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Shakespeare's Dramatic Art, 1991.
A look at the development of playwright's craft through the early, balanced, overflowing and final Periods. Includes style, structure and themes.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 6 sources, $ 71.95
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"This study will examine the development of the dramatic art of Shakespeare, through the Early, Balanced, Overflowing, and Final periods.
The Early Period is marked by a lack of balance between the overall dramatic impact of the plays and the power of individual speeches, the latter generally being stronger in contrast. In addition, the plays of the Early Period demonstrate strong plots but weaker characterizations and a lack of psychological subtlety. It is clear in these plays of the Early Period, in contrast with later plays, that Shakespeare was playing and experimenting, exercising dramatic muscles that would be more fully developed in later plays and allow the playwright to create more balanced and flowing plays.
The plays of the Early Period include I, II, III, Henry IV,..."
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Shakespeare's "Othello", 1994.
This paper examines issues of race, gender and sexuality as critical factors of dramatic action in Shakespeare's "Othello".
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 1 source, $ 63.95
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"The purpose of this research is to examine the issues of race and gender in Othello. The plan of the research will be to set forth the context in which race and gender surface as critical factors of dramatic action, and then to see the means by which these issues emerge as instrumental to the work.
By and large, the impact of race and gender on dramatic action in the play comes about early. These issues are important because they provide the catalyst for feeding Othello's jealousy and working the tragedy of the play. They intersect in the marriage of Othello and Desdemona, the destruction of which becomes Iago's mission. The destruction of the marriage is the mechanism of doubt and self-hatred that points toward Othello's own destruction.
Specific references to race and gender occur principally in ... "
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Marlowe vs. Shakespeare, 2004.
A comparative analysis of the work of Christopher Marlowe compared to that of William Shakespeare.
1,307 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper examines how the Elizabethan dramatists Christopher Marlowe and William Shakespeare were contemporaries and how, for the latter part of Marlowe?s dramatic career, they were rivals as well. It looks at how Marlowe?s career as a playwright was cruelly cut short after the author was murdered in a tavern brawl, probably the result of his political intrigues. The paper shows that regardless of the reasons for Marlowe?s untimely demise, the difference between the older Marlowe and the young Shakespeare had already become manifest in the characterization of the main protagonists of the two men?s plays. It explores how Marlowe clearly influenced Shakespeare?s early writings and how, while Marlowe used broad character brushstrokes to create a vivid narrative and caricature of human character and morality, Shakespeare created a new way of dramatically rendering the human character in shades of gray. In particular, it examines how both men used similar themes, such as the presence of ?Jewish? values in a money-grubbing 'Christian' society.
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"All of Marlowe?s protagonists are larger than life, from Barabas to Faustus and lastly to Tamburlaine, in the scope of their desires. They are both sustained and destroyed by their respective evils. Barabas? poisoning reflects the Jewish dietary laws that Shylock merely tacitly refers to, ?I will not eat with you,? in Act I of ?The Merchant of Venice.? Faustus is destroyed by his love of knowledge and power, just as Tamburlaine is destroyed by his desire to conquer the world.? All of these men stand outside of their societies, and reflect what is wrong with their societies?an over emphasis on money, scholasticism, and power respectively."
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Irony in Shakespeare, 2004.
Examines William Shakespeare's use of irony in several of his plays.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper looks at William Shakespeare's use of the power of dramatic irony. His comedies especially are thickly strewn with it as the plots of plays like "As You Like It" and "Twelfth Night" depend on silly plot devices that can only be maintained through a heavy reliance on ironic understandings between the dramatist and the audience. Such an understanding in the comedic plays allows us to appreciate the fallibility of humanity. Shakespeare relies less heavily on irony in the tragedies, although in both "Macbeth" and "Hamlet" the playwright has relied on the use of dramatic irony both to heighten the sense of suspense in the play and to call into question the fitness of both Hamlet and Claudius to serve as king.
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"William Shakespeare was as fond as any great playwright of the power of dramatic irony. His comedies especially are thickly strewn with it as the plots of plays like As You Like It and Twelfth Night depend on silly plot devices that can only be maintained through a heavy reliance on ironic understandings between the dramatist and the audience. Such an understanding in the comedic plays allows us to appreciate the fallibility of humanity. Shakespeare relies less heavily on irony in the tragedies although in both Macbeth and ..."
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"All for Love" and "Of Dramatic Poesy: An Essay", 2002.
A review of Dryden's "All for Love" as an embodiment of the critical concepts of his "Of Dramatic Poesy: An Essay" and a discussion of how they are an imitation of William Shakespeare's "Anthony and Cleopatra".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 44.95
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This essay will examine Dryden's "All for Love" (1677) and his "Of Dramatic Poesy: An Essay" (1668). It will be argued that the former play may be seen as the embodiment of Dryden's critical reflections on the issues noted in the above passage. In "All for Love", as will be seen, Dryden attempts to assimilate the legacy of the Elizabethan stage - in this case, Shakespeare's "Anthony and Cleopatra" - into an age dominated by French critical theories. However, as will be seen, Dryden often contradicts his own earlier critical thinking, particularly with respect to the proper language of the theater. This suggests that a true analysis of Dryden's critical thinking must incorporate his dramatic practice into his critical theory.
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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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William Shakespeare, 2003.
Examines the influence of William Shakespeare on drama and theatre.
9,454 words (approx. 37.8 pages), 28 sources, APA, $ 194.95
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This paper discusses the influence of William Shakespeare on twenty first century theatre. Shakespeare was a great English playwright, dramatist and poet who he lived during the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. He is considered to be the greatest playwright of all time. The paper shows that no other writer's plays have been produced so many times or read so widely in so many countries as his. Shakespeare had a tremendous influence on culture and literature throughout the world and he contributed greatly to the development of the English language. The paper examines how many words and phrases from Shakespeare's plays and poems have become part of our speech. It shows that Shakespeare's ideas on subjects such as romantic love, heroism, comedy and tragedy have helped shape the attitudes of millions of people. His portrayals of historical figures and events have influenced our thinking more than what has been written in history books. The world has admired and respected many great writers, but only Shakespeare has generated such enormous continuing interest. The paper discusses his different works for theatre. Costumes trends, audiences and sets are also discussed. It also discusses the formation of Globe theatre by Shakespeare.
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Background
Life of Shakespeare
Shakespeare Career
Shakespeare's Influences on Theatre
Costumes and Sets
Audience and Plays
Globe Theatre
Structure of the Globe
Shakespeare and the End of the Globe
Development of Theatre
Conclusion
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"Everything had to be conveyed to the audience through words and there is little doubt that the audience had better memories and perhaps higher powers of attention than people do today, so that they took in and retained the information given to them. The majority people in Shakespeare's day could not read or write so they had to rely on word of mouth and on memory; this is in evidence in Romeo and Juliet when the Servant is sent to bid Capulet's guests to dinner. He can't read the list which he has been given and he asks Romeo to read it to him; he hears it read once and then goes off to find the guests; yet, there are well over thirteen people on the list so his memory must have been extremely retentive."
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Shakespeare and the Romantic Poets, 2006.
This paper discusses the reception of William Shakespeare by the Romantic poets as referenced in several text of both Shakespeare and these poets.
2,930 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 86.95
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This paper examines the way in which Shakespeare was viewed by the poetic exponents of Romanticism, and how some of the characters of Shakespeare's plays may exemplify the Romantic ideal. This author explains that two hundred years separates the time of William Shakespeare in the Elizabethan era and the Romantic poets and their vision of a society, which put the concerns of the individual to the forefront of political issues. The paper points out that, while direct reference to Shakespeare's works by the romantic poets is less than abundant, John Keats, Samuel Taylor and Percy Bysse Shelley suggest a clear aesthetic link between Romanticism and Shakespeare's texts. The paper examines characters of Shakespeare's plays and how they exemplify the Romantic vision of individual liberty, the freedom of expression and mans' relationship with nature, which feature prominently in "King Lear", "Hamlet", "Romeo and Juliet"."
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"If then, life is to be lived according to one's ideals, as opposed to the rules of society, then the examination of cerebral conflict is a relevant concern. It would be a simple matter to make one's point by filling an essay such as this with quotations from "Hamlet", whose central character, it appears, is in a state of permanent confusion, or from Corialanus, who, it could be argued is the most egocentric character ever created by Shakespeare, and whose vanity, ultimately, proves to be his undoing. The Romantic hero referred to in my question however, is, for this critic, personified in the character of the eponymous protagonist of "Romeo and Juliet"."
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The Modern William Shakespeare, 2001.
This essay covers a vast amount of information on William Shakespeare and his plays. This paper explores the ways that Shakespeare's drama has evolved and transformed over time.
3,870 words (approx. 15.5 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 105.95
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This essay is about William Shakespeare and the ways in which his art has changed and evolved with time. This essay covers many of Shakespeare's plays and many modern film adaptations of his plays. The paper discusses much of the history behind Shakespeare's works and the many sources from which his drama was derived. The essay also deals with Shakespeare's language and the aspects of his invented language that have become a part of our everyday vocabulary. It covers the many characters, plots and genres of Shakespeare's works. The main theme of the paper is centered around the ways modern history has invented a Shakespeare of its very own.
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"Who is Shakespeare? What is Shakespeare? Nearly four hundred years following his death, the Shakespearean debate trudges on. In his lifetime, William Shakespeare wrote a phenomenal cannon of dramatic literature. He managed to create an astounding thirty-seven plays in scarcely the span of twenty-five years. Individually, these plays constitute some of the best art ever written. Collectively, these works secure Shakespeare as the principle literary draftsman of the Elizabethan Age. In his dedication to William Shakespeare in 1623, Ben Johnson wrote: ?He was not of an age, but for all time.? To this day, Shakespeare?s creative genius has yet to be exceeded. No writer in any language can rival the eminence and immortal perpetuity that Shakespeare has relished. And no man, in any creative enterprise, has ever impelled a cultural influence as ample or as profound. Shakespeare?s language and extensive lexicon of coined phrases are more ubiquitous in trite conversation today than the myriad of cliched aphorisms present in the King James Bible. His hundreds of characters-the very mirrors of human nature-are equally as recognizable. From small amusements like Bottom the Weaver, to such unparalleled manifestations as Falstaff, Shakespeare has enriched civilization by mimicking it."
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Shakespeare: Life And Works, 2002.
Discusses the life and works of William Shakespeare and the controversy regarding the suspicion that some works attributed to Shakespeare were not really his.
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This paper discusses the life and works of William Shakespeare. Shakespeare was undeniably the best playwright in English literature but his life has always been a mystery and his works have often been eyed with suspicion as quarters are of the view that Shakespeare was not the author of some of the plays.
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Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice?, 2005.
This paper compares the three suitors in Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice" and explores how Shakespeare influences the audience's attitudes towards the three men.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper explains that, in Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice", Portia's three suitors--the Prince of Morocco, the Prince of Arragon and Bassanio-- reveal the contents of the three caskets and, by exposing their attitudes towards the caskets, indicate their true character, which heightens the dramatic tension. The author points out that, at the time the play was written England was at war with Spain so Arragon, a rather unflattering stereotype of a typical Spaniard, would have been funny to an Elizabethan audience and his name "Arragon" and "Arrogant" amusing. The paper relates that Morocco is jeered at for his skin color but Bassanio is portrayed more favorably as a Christian and Venetian, who is not proud or arrogant. Many illustrations.
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"The second suitor is the Prince of Arragon whose entrance unlike Morocco's is not pre-empted by any comments from Portia. His arrogance and pride are shown through his choice of casket and his reaction to choosing the wrong casket. He comments on the inscription of gold casket, "...I will not jump with common spirits/And rank me with barbarous multitudes" (Act II Scene ix). Thinking gold was too common for him he arrogantly discards it. He does not even stop to contemplate the lead casket saying only that it would have to look more attractive for him to hazard anything for it. The silver casket is the one that appeals to him the most because he feels that no one deserving should go unmerited. His arrogance leads him to assume that he is worthy of Portia."
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Film: "William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream", 2007.
This paper compares Michael Hoffman's 1999 film, "William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream" with Shakespeare's original play.
2,350 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This paper explains that, for his 1999 film, "William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream", Michael Hoffman rewrote the original Shakespeare play, put it into a more modern context and emphasized artistic visual expression over Shakespeare's expression through the poetry of language. The author points out that Hoffman modernized the gender roles by creating a dialogue for Bottom's wife, thus increasing her importance; wherein, in the original play, her role consisted of a stare. The paper relates that, to appeal to modern cultural standards, the movie has been made more aesthetically pleasing by the fantasy theatrics of the costumes and makeup.
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"The first and most evident difference between the 1999 film adaptation and the original play by Shakespeare is the setting. Shakespeare's work is set in Greece, while Hoffman's is set in the turn of the 20th century Tuscany. It was also filmed in Tuscany. "Hoffman moves the action forward in time and sets it in late 19th-Century Tuscany" writes Welsh, but it is questioned whether this "new setting makes sense". Thus Hoffman's version has an immediate difference between that of Shakespeare's which took place in the traditional classical setting."
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Themes in Shakespeare's Plays, 2004.
An in-depth paper discussing common themes throughout Shakespeare's plays. The themes of love, jealousy, and power are examined in "Romeo and Juliet", "Othello", "Much Ado About Nothing", and "Midsummer Night?s Dream."
5,210 words (approx. 20.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 129.95
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This paper analyzes the writings of Shakespeare and identifies the related themes of his plays, such as love, power, and jealousy. The historical evidence and research are presented in each chapter so as to give the readers the real meaning of these themes, which are used by Shakespeare. The initial chapters of the research paper introduce the writings of Shakespeare and the era of Shakespeare. These chapters describe the topic related to Shakespeare and his plays. The entire discussion is based on the description of the plays and the description of the scenes, as well as speeches, which are illustrated in the plays of Shakespeare.
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1. Statement of the Hypothesis
2. Review of Prior Works on the Subject and Related Subjects
3. Identification of the Methodology
4. Analysis of the Problem
5. Summary of Findings and Conclusions
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"William Shakespeare and his plays are the main topic of discussion in this paper. William Shakespeare is one of the greatest names whose literary contributions and writings are considered as assets for the literary world. Shakespeare?s plays and writings are of considerable importance for the readers all around the world because his writings and power of expression are unmatchable. William Shakespeare and his plays have in fact formed the foundation of the English literature and therefore, William Shakespeare is still read by the students of English literature. The paper will be divided into five chapters, the analysis and observation of these chapters will help the reader to understand the paper?s main topic of discussion."
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Shakespeare and Music, 2002.
A discussion of the use of music in the works of William Shakespeare.
870 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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This paper reviews the historical background of music in the Shakespearean era and discusses how and why music was used in Shakespeare?s works. It looks at how Shakespeare used music in most of his plays as a dramatic device to effectively evoke certain moods and sometimes to reflect the state of minds of some characters. The type of music used by the playwright as well as some examples of music in specific plays are also described.
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Historical Background of Music in the Shakespearean Era
Music in Shakespeare?s Plays
Vocal Songs
Ballads
Instrumental Music
Conclusion
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"Instrumental music has been sparingly used in Shakespeare?s plays, in part because of the lack of facilities for such music to be played in performances other than at the Court. Hence in plays performed at the court such as the Twelfth Night and The Tempest we find nearly three times the amount of music normally present in Shakespeare?s plays. In these plays, Shakespeare may have had the services of court singers and instrumentalists. In public theater productions, instrumental music was normally provided by a trumpeter, a wind player who doubled on shawm, and a couple of string players who were competent at the violin, viol, and lute. (Springfels) Therefore, the use of instrumental music in most of Shakespeare?s plays is sparse."
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Shakespeare's "King Lear" in Film, 1995.
This paper examines two film versions of Shakespeare's "King Lear", the 1987 version directed by Jean-Luc Godard and the 1984 television version starring Laurence Olivier: Style, critical reception, characters, narrative and adherence to Shakespeare.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 12 sources, $ 87.95
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"The purpose of this research is to examine two film versions of Shakespeare's King Lear. The plan of the research will be to set forth the context for and fundamental premises of the two works, and then to discuss the style, tone, language, and treatment of the protagonist in each.
The television production of King Lear adapted by and starring Laurence Olivier is accurately described as straightforward in its style of treatment of the text. The production as a whole is set in pre-Christian Britain, which is consistent with the fact that, according to Rowse, the Lear story was familiar to Elizabethans from Holinshed's account of ancient British history and legend. The use of Stonehengelike pillars and rustic wood as structural elements, together with wilderness exterior settings, is consistent not only with ... "
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