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Shakespearean Studies: Understanding the Theme of Disguise in Romeo and Juliet and the Film Shakespeare in Love, 2005.
An analysis of the theme of disguise in "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare and the film "Shakespeare in Love", directed by John Madden.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper looks at how the play "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare and the film "Shakespeare in Love", directed by John Madden, utilize disguise as the key to romance and intrigue. It looks at how "Shakespeare in Love" displays the theme of disguise as an equal response to the trickery and guise found in "Romeo and Juliet" and how in "Romeo and Juliet" the theme of disguise through the masquerade ball is important in Romeo realizing his love for Juliet.
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Shakespeare and Milton, 2004.
This paper compares Shakespeare?s ?Twelfth Night? with Milton?s ?Paradise Lost?.
2,395 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 73.95
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This paper explains that, in two great works, Shakespeare?s ?Twelfth Night?, and Milton?s ?Paradise Lost?, the differences in subject, approach, language, and style contrast greatly, but both stories depict the consequences of the disruption of order and balance in the world and incorporate elements of disguise and character consequences. The author points out that carefully crafted humor in both pieces distinguishes them to be works that are timeless and relevant in any society. The paper relates that ?Twelfth Night? takes place on the island of Illyria and serves as Shakespeare?s idea of utopia; similarly, the main setting for Milton?s work is the utopian Garden of Eden.
Table of Contents
Comparison of the Two Works
Element of Disguise
Theme of World Order and Balance
The Use of Setting and its Representation of Paradise
Conclusion
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"Shakespeare uses the element of illusion and reality through the means of mistaken identities, disguises and deception. The characters create a false ?reality? by disguising the truth about themselves. Examples of this are demonstrated with Malvolio as a man obsessed with the illusion of power; Maria as the author of ?Olivia?s? love letter to Malvolio; Olivia as the mourning daughter and sister and who cannot love because of grief; Orsino as the lovesick nobleman who inhabits a fantasy world of music and solitude. It is Viola, however, who sets things in motion by disguising herself as Cesario."
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Shakespeare's "Henry IV" an "Twelfth Night"., 2002.
This paper explores Shakespeare's notion of romantic love, as illustrated by two of his plays.
1,220 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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The paper shows how Shakespeare links romantic love with power, greed and politics. It starts with an analysis of ?Twelfth Night?, discussing how the entire plot focuses on the love interests of the characters. It looks at Shakespeare?s suggestion that love - only if politically feasible ? is permitted. It looks at the character of Viola and the power issues raised by the fact that she is disguised as a man. The economic compatibility in the final twist of the plot is explored, as are Sebastian?s unromantic motivations for marriage. The paper concludes by looking briefly at the theme of love motivated by politics in ?Henry V?.
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"Ah love. It appears to be a rather simple emotion ? at first glance. You find someone you are attracted to physically, then the attraction grows into affection, and the affection grows into love. The two of you marry, and live happily ever after. Right? It would seem that dear Shakespeare couldn?t quite grasp the simpler aspects of love, and marriage, for most of his plays dealing with love are littered with unromantic things like politics, and economic gain. One obvious play is ?Twelfth Night?, and one less obvious play is ?Henry V?; however both show Shakespeare?s tendency to link romantic love with less romantic power, politics and greed."
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'Twelfth Night' by William Shakespeare, 2005.
A study of the roles of Viola and Maria in William Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night'.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper reviews the play 'Twelfth Night' by William Shakespeare with a special focus on the relationship between the characters Cesario, or Viola in disguise, and Maria, Lady Olivia's lady-in-waiting.
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"William Shakespeare's middle-period comedy, 'Twelfth Night', is one of several plays he wrote that deal with mistaken identity, gender, and facade. In the play, young Viola, a girl who has high social status by birth, is involved in a shipwreck and must survive in a new and strange world with only her wits and her wiles. Viola disguises herself as a boy, Cesario, and finds employment and shelter with a wealthy nobleman, Orsino. Finding herself falling for Orsino, Viola also finds that her new employer is smitten by a fellow member of the aristocracy, Lady Olivia, who in turn falls for "Cesario," who she does not realize is young Viola. One of the interesting relationships in this play is that found between Viola and Olivia's young lady-in-waiting, Maria."
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Shakespeare's "As You Like It", 2004.
Analyzes the themes and characters in William Shakespeare's play, "As You Like It".
1,576 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper examines the conflict, contrast, and contradiction in "As You Like It", as well as its host of colorful characters. The main theme of disguise is discussed in detail, and a summary of the play's plot with examples illustrating the main is provided.
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"The central theme of disguise makes its way into this early scene in the play, too. Orlando, Oliver?s younger brother and surprise victor in the wrestling match, fights under a false identity. The wrestling scene therefore contains elements of disguise and of excitement, which both continue throughout the play. Moreover, the figure of Touchstone the Jester adds the necessary color and confusion that also characterizes As You Like It."
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Shakespeare's Use of Disguise, 1972.
This paper discusses Shakespeare's use of disguise in "As You Like It", "Measure for Measure" and "King Lear".
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, $ 47.95
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While a major character in As You Like It parades as a member of the opposite sex, the motif of disguise in the play exists mainly on less apparent, thematic levels. Simply speaking, the world of As You Like It--until Jaques de Boys appears in the last act, announcing Duke Senior's recovery of his dominions--is a world in disguise, a world confused by those motivated by jealousy and outright malevolence to usurp the natural order. The action of the play--ending in a quadruple marriage, a festival of union and order--moves to restore proper order to a topsy-turvy world. This is the direction of comedy, and As You Like It perfectly illustrates the comic mode by intruding itself into a rejuvenating pastoral world (the Forest of Arden) in order to remake an unwholesome everyday (court) world.
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Racism's New Disguise, 2007.
An evaluation of "Gathering Storm: America's Militia Threat" by Morris Dees and James Corcoran.
1,299 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 43.95
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The writer explores the main thesis of the book "Gathering Storm: America's Militia Threat" and provides insight as to how the authors prove that racism is growing in the United States. The writer illustrates the authors' prediction that the country is ripe for an uprising of unsurpassed violence and strength in the promotion of racism and segregation. The writer shows how the book serves as a warning for the future if steps are not taken to protect those who do not comply with the supremacist attitudes of militia groups.
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Introduction
The Book
Critical Evaluation
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"As America continues to evolve many people believe that racism is a thing of the past. Laws against hate crimes, affirmative action mandates and other elements of American society have worked to erase the evil that used to be a cancerous growth in the nation. While these measurements have provided positive steps toward the abolishment of racism the cancer still grows within the bowels of America as is illustrated in Gathering Storm, America's Militia Threat by Morris Dees and James Corcoran."
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Discrimination in Disguise, 2003.
An opinion paper that argues against affirmative action.
1,663 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This research paper examines some of the many problems that have surfaced with the phenomenon of affirmative action and offers some more productive and, ultimately, more just solutions.
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"A young man whistles a happy tune to himself as he arrives home from school. Out of habit, he pulls the day's mail from his mailbox. One envelope in particular catches his eye. It is from the University of Michigan (U of M), and it is the long-awaited response to his college application. It is this man's dream to attend U of M as both his parents did before him. His hands shaking, he tears open the envelope and pulls out the contents. Then the paper spirals to the floor as he stares at his feet and the blood drains from his face. Almost in slow motion, the boy crumples to the floor as his body heaves with sobs. The print of the letter swims in front of his tear-filled eyes. 'We regret to inform you that you have not been accepted'. He was a 4.0 student, on the football team, homecoming king, yet he was denied his dream, all because he happened to be white. He is yet another victim of America's latest attempt at promoting diversity - Affirmative Action. Affirmative Action should be considered an unconstitutional policy because it currently practices exactly what it is supposed to prevent discrimination; therefore, it should be replaced by less biased programs."
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Disguises in "Twelfth Night" and "King Lear", 2005.
An analysis of the use of disguises in Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" and "King Lear".
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 53.95
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In this paper, the use of disguise in Twelfth Night and King Lear are similar in their usage of various behaviors, costumes, and gender roles that are exchanged to discover the real truth through hidden identity. The paper discusses The Earl of Kent's use of disguise of Caius; contrasting with elements of disguise in Twelfth Night that offer a comedic gender role reversal for the men and women involved in love intrigue.
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"In this drama study one can compare and contrast the various uses of disguise that arise within Shakespeare's Twelfth Night and King Lear. By realizing the depth and scope of romantic love within the comedic Twelfth Night, Shakespeare intertwines various aspects of relationships that are disguised through gender roles. In contrast to Shakespeare's comedies, King Lear offers a tragic point of view through disguise, which involves the role of power and leadership, which drives King Lear to madness. In essence, by comparing and contrasting the theme of disguise in both tragedy and comedy, one can evaluate how Shakespeare enacts these crucial factors within a textual analysis."
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Marketing Disguises, 2005.
This paper examines marketing approaches, with a focus on Apple's advertisements for the new iMac computer.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This assignment is three papers together. These papers discuss the following subjects in relation to marketing: retailers, the advertisements of Apple for the new iMac and disguises in advertising by marketers. Using course criteria, the papers discuss the new approaches to marketing, the reinvention of old products and the new emergence of the Internet for business.
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"The advertising for the new iMac computer from Apple brings a new "voice" to Apple Computers that takes the company away from the idea that Apple is an antique in the computer industry. It is apparent that Apple is trying to focus the consumer on a new image for Apple Computers through the new iMac, ("iMac", 2005, p.1). In the advertising shown on the website, Apple discusses how the new iMac is streamlined, and that it contains an immense amount of memory for such a small computer. The pictures also correlate with the discussion that is taking place throughout the computer to show the images of a thin, lightweight, and technologically advanced piece of equipment. This is not at all the mental picture one has when thinking of Apple computers and the commercial does the company justice by updating its image into the twenty-first century."
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Feminine Disguises, 2002.
Discusses women and iIlusion in works by playwright, Henrik Ibsen.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 9 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper will deal with the manner of Ibsen's treatment and how he theatrically demonstrates how women are shaped into 'performances' whereby they create illusions of themselves and their peers in order to gain control of the world around them.
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Gender in "Twelfth Night", 2008.
This paper explores Shakespeare's gender constructions and cross-dressing in the play "Twelfth Night".
2,016 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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The paper explores Shakespeare's gender disguise that distorted female identity and investigates early modern constructions of gender as distinct from sexual difference. The paper examines the play "Twelfth Night" in order to show how it was Shakespeare's intention to challenge gender taboos of the Elizabethan age.
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"Considered by critics as Shakespeare's best achievement in the comic genre, the play Twelfth Night or, What You Will affords an elaborate exploration of love and power relationships, gender roles and taboos. Identity poses highly confounding problems, as there are numerous layers to the characters' gender roles and their maze-like relationships and (homo) erotic affinities. Through a range of female characters and the implications of (wo)man disguises, Shakespeare exposes gender issues. Several heroines of the comedies appear in disguise on the Renaissance stage, which represents the cultural context of the play."
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Viola in "Twelfth Night", 2006.
An examination of the character of Viola in William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night".
1,050 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 0 sources, $ 36.95
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This paper studies Viola, the protagonist in William Shakespeare's comedy "Twelfth Night". The paper examines Viola's disguise as Cesario, focusing on the themes of self indulgence, disguise, self deception and identity. The paper also looks at how Shakespeare uses the comedic vehicles of disguise and mistaken identity to make Viola an even more intricate character.
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"Viola is a young woman born into aristocracy whose ship is wrecked in a storm, causing her to wash up on the shore of Illyria. Believing that her brother, Sebastian, is dead, Viola disguises herself as a young man who she names "Cesario" and becomes a page to Duke Orsino. Viola falls in love with Orsino, while Olivia, the woman Orsino is courting, falls in love with Cesario. Hence, Viola finds that her clever disguise has trapped her, as she is unable to tell Orsino that she loves him, and she is also unable to tell Olivia why she, as Cesario, does not and cannot love her. Viola's predicament is the central conflict in the play."
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"Twelfth Night", 2002.
A review of William Shakespeare's love story "Twelfth Night".
1,892 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper examines how William Shakespeare's play "Twelfth Night" can be seen as comedic social commentary on love and marriage amidst the backdrop of a renaissance ducal court, such as those that predominated in northern Italy. It discusses how the play, about a young woman who disguises herself as her brother in order to gain favor with the court results in confusion and how by using Viola as a plot device, Shakespeare calls into question traditional conceptualizations of romance, as well as gender relations and the significance of titles. It shows how Shakespeare has a lot of fun playing with this mixed-identity, gender-bending premise. It outline the plot of the play and provides an analysis of the main characters.
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"Malvolio is self-involved; full of "self-love," as Olivia noted in Act I; he believes himself to be irresistible to a young woman like Olivia, despite the fact that he is an old servant. Maria, Olivia?s servant, decides to play a trick on him by forging a mock-love letter from Olivia. Before he reads the letter, he entertains a fantasy about being married to Olivia, and getting to strut around Sir Toby and Sir Andrew, due to his imagined rise in station. Malvolio's thinking out loud gets him in trouble; the party decide that Malvolio is being a perfect "turkeycock," which is a good image to describe Malvolio's pride. Maria and Feste, the canny court fool of Olivia, continue to torment Malvolio through the play, as the old servant is somewhat of a running joke who is unable to match wits with Feste."
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The Fool in "King Lear", 2006.
Examines the contribution of the Fool in William Shakespeare's play, "King Lear".
1,882 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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The parallel stories of Lear's and Gloucester's sufferings at the hands of their own children reflect anxieties that would have been close to home for Shakespeare's audience. This paper explains that many of William Shakespeare's plays feature a clown of some sort, and "King Lear" arguably has two such clowns: the Fool himself and Edgar in his later disguise as Tom O'Bedlam. This essay focuses on the character of the Fool in the play, and how he can be compared to Cordelia. The author of the paper considers the contribution he makes to the play and his importance to the play as a whole in terms of the influence he has over events and other characters. The paper concludes that "King Lear" would not be the same without the character of Fool.
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"The word 'pined' again makes the Fool sound like a dog or puppy and suggests that there is some sort of connection between Cordelia and the Fool. They are linked in the text emotionally not only because the Fool is clearly upset when Cordelia is banished, but also because they are closest to Lear and loved most by him. It is noticeable that Cordelia and the Fool do not appear on stage at the same time at any point in the play."
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