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Soliloquies Compared, 2002.
Compares two of Hamlet's soliloquies in this work by William Shakespeare.
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When Hamlet first addresses the audience in Act 1, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "Hamlet", the young prince reveals how the events of the past two months have depressed him. He has been coping with the death of his father, his mother's uncontrollable lust, and the humiliation to which his uncle subjects him for grieving so long. The paper shows, however, that by the time Hamlet again shares his inner thoughts, in Act 3, Scene 1, he has been informed by his father's ghost that his new father, Claudius, murdered him, his trusted friends are spying on him, and most of the royal court of Denmark believes him to be insane. Based on these facts, it seems logical to think that he has been pushed further to suicide. This paper shows that, in fact, Hamlet proves far less agitated in his second soliloquy. Shakespeare, through the subject matter and tone of each speech, portrays Hamlet as being a far more rational character now than he was previously, and he shows that Hamlet may now have a stronger will to live than before.
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"Those watching this part of the play would find Hamlet's behavior unreasonable. Though his father's death was sudden, the audience might agree with Gertrude's remark that it is a "common (1.2.72)" occurrence in nature, and that time must heal emotional wounds. Hamlet's view on death has become more philosophical by Act 3. He ponders whether it is worthwhile for anyone to live because each person, at one time in life or another, must "bear the whips and scorns of time (3.1.70)." He speaks for the whole of society-not once using first person-and this time he denies that suicide is a viable option, not because God says it is not, but because of apprehension about "the undiscovered country from whose bourn no traveller returns (3.1.79-80)." Shakespeare may be using this speech to suggest that Hamlet, by confronting the reality of death, will no longer seek a way out of this life."
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Faustus? Soliloquies, 2004.
An analysis Faustus' soliloqiess in Act One of "Doctor Faustus" by Christopher Marlowe.
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This paper examines "Doctor Faustus" by Christopher Marlowe and focuses on the elements of power and personal gain within his speeches, following his consumption by greed. It also considers his inner turmoil and conflict with regards his own religion andfollows and investigates what could have been some of Marlowe's inspirations. Primarily though it focuses on the role these soliloqiess play as a turning point and also provides an insight into this wonderful but doomed character.
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"Christopher Marlowe?s Dr Faustus is a tale of religion and sorcery, with cameo roles played by angels, devils and the seven deadly sins. The tale of Faustus is ancient, much told and fervently preached by Catholics, and tells of a greedy man who pawns his soul to the devil in return for all of his worldly desires. Our introduction to this is within his own soliloquies of the play?s opening act, in which we are met by the somewhat consumed character of ?Doctor Faustus?, and his escalating lust for a more fulfilled life."
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Hamlet, 2002.
A character analysis of William Shakespeare's Hamlet, based on the soliloquies.
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Thispaper presents a character analysis of Hamlet based on the seven soliloquies. The evidence for all statements made is found in the soliloquies. Main points: his intelligence, and sense of justice.
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Hamlet's Voice, 1997.
An analysis of how Shakespeare's "Hamlet" uses soliloquies to talk through his problems in an attempt to avenge his father?s death.
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A look at the character of Hamlet and how Shakespeare uses the literary tool of a soliloquy to help the reader better understand this character. A comparison of a narrator and the use of soliloquies in getting an insider's view into the mind and background of the play.
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"Hamlet, in the play of the same name by William Shakespeare, uses soliloquies to talk through his problems in an attempt to ultimately avenge his father?s death and avoid ruin. There is a general pattern his soliloquies follow. When experiencing periods of self-doubt and depression, he contends with his difficulties by rationalizing his thoughts aloud, which as a result, arouse his emotions. This leads to a resurgence of self-confidence and self-motivation to complete his plan, and often a vow to take action follows. By contrasting with his outward behavior, Hamlet?s soliloquies reassure the reader that he his not truly mad by offering a window to his inner workings."
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Iago and Othello, 2003.
An analysis of how the character Iago from William Shakespeare's "Othello" moves his plan forward through references to his soliloquies and exchanges with others.
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Beginning with Iago's initial exchange with Roderigo and Brabantio, this paper works through the first 3 Acts of the play "Othello" by William Shakespeare looking at the way in which Iago moves his plan forward. The semantic fields and imagery sequences are examined in detail, with analysis and line references after each quote highlighted in bold for easy cross-referencing. All quotes are well integrated and put into context. The paper also includes character analysis of Iago and Othello.
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"Iago's next exchange with Othello shows how successful he has been - Othello makes it clear he has convinced himself of Desdemona's guilt in Iago's absence: "I swear 'tis better to be much abused / Than but to know a little." 3.3.338/9, and "What sense had I of her stolen hours of lust?" 3.3.341. One can infer that Iago is delighted by this, as it means he has been successful, and with the handkerchief in his possession he can offer proof of her 'guilt'. Emilia's deception came just at the right moment, as Othello demands "ocular proof" which Iago is now in a position to give. One may argue that he was playing things rather riskily by "abusing" Othello's ears without the proof of the handkerchief, but now things are falling into place more by luck than by his own manipulation."
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"Hamlet", 2007.
This paper explores the nature of humanity as presented in the soliloquies of Shakespeare's "Hamlet."
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The paper discusses how Hamlet kills Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to avoid his own death, but he submits to the duel at the end of the play because that is what fate deals out to him. The paper describes how rather than trying to orchestrate violent plots and plays, Hamlet learns that one cannot appoint one's self the judge of humanity, but one must be ready to submit to fate. The paper shows how in the end Hamlet dies, but he sees justice done, makes peace with his mother and has a sense of accomplishment from killing the king as an open act of vengeance rather than a private act of anger.
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"At first, the play "Hamlet" seems to support the idea that revenge is justified. King Claudius is the murderer of Hamlet's father. Claudius also schemes to kill Hamlet. Fortinbras, the Norwegian king, takes over the Danish throne at the end of the play, partly as a result of his expedition to avenge his own father. Laertes wishes to kill Hamlet because Hamlet accidentally killed Laertes' father Polonius. But despite the presence of all of these other avengers in the play, Hamlet's doubts about committing murder makes him the most sympathetic, and also the most significant character for the audience. Hamlet suggests that it is critical that human beings reflect upon their lots in life, and act with reason and passion in a state of balance."
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Rhetoric in "Hamlet" and "Henry V", 2005.
A comparison of the use of rhetoric in William Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and "Henry V".
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This paper compares the use of rhetoric in two of William Shakespeare's most famous soliloquies: The "To be or not to be..." speech in "Hamlet" and the "St. Crispins" speech in "Henry V". The goal of the paper is to compare the sincerity in each given the character speaking and the context in which the soliloquy is delivered. Hamlet is contemplating suicide. King Henry is trying to motivate his outnumbered army.
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"Although a read of Shakespeare's "To be..." speech from Hamlet and a read of his "St. Crispins" speech from Henry V show similarities in the use of rhetoric, an examination of the context of each speech hints at more sincerity in the former than in the latter. This is not to say that young Hamlet doesn't show his own share of deception throughout the play; however, in this particular speech, he is wrestling with all that he has had to endure with the death of his father and the implication of his uncle and mother in the crime. Often referred to as the most famous speech in English literature, Hamlet's "To Be..." speech is an internal exploration of the dilemma he finds himself in the midst of the mystery of his father's death."
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Why Doesn?t Hamlet Just Kill Claudius?, 2002.
An analysis of Hamlet's psyche which is the center of Shakespeare's play and the reasons why he didn't kill Claudius.
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Focusing on the evidence in the Hamlet?s first two soliloquies, this paper examines the psychological complexities that immobilize Hamlet and delay his revenge. It includes critical theories of T.S. Eliot and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Evidence is also presented to show that in modern terms Hamlet could be described as a manic depressive. A close analysis of the diction and imagery of the soliloquies is supplied.
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"Hamlet is Shakespeare?s adaptation of an old tale out of the ?revenge? tradition. As such it was considered an ?artistic failure? (Eliot) by T.S. Eliot and others who offered critical thoughts over the centuries. In opposition to Eliot, others, like Samuel Taylor Coleridge see in Hamlet a model of the psychological complexities that they imagine in themselves. Coleridge said, ?I have a smack of Hamlet? (Kermode 1135). With these words he started generations of scholars and theatregoers on their introspective analyses of how Hamlet?s delay in killing Claudius shows them something about their personal demons of delay. Hamlet had plenty of motive for killing Claudius, but the psychological perplexity of his character delays his revenge. If he just rushed ahead and killed Claudius, the play would be over way too soon and all those who read and watch Hamlet would lose the opportunity to see their own complicated psyches reflected in the central character. Believing that Shakespeare was concerned with deep questions of character and their universal application, rather than that he ?tackled a problem which proved too much for him? (Eliot), this paper, siding with the Coleridge faction, will analyze Hamlet?s first two soliloquies to show complex psychological factors that answer the question: Why Doesn?t Hamlet Just Kill Claudius?"
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Lady Macbeth and the Witches, 2004.
This paper discusses Lady Macbeth and the witches as catalysts to the action throughout William Shakespeare's "Macbeth".
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This paper examines how Lady Macbeth and the witches play a vital role in pushing Macbeth to choose the evil path to the crown in William Shakespeare's "Macbeth". It looks at how Lady Macbeth plays the masculine role during the opening scenes of the play and forces her ambitious ways upon Macbeth and how, throughout the play, her famous speeches and soliloquies show the extent of her influence on Macbeth. It also explores how the witches use Macbeth?s character flaw to their advantage and entice Macbeth to act on his ambition of obtaining the crown.
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"Lady Macbeth is part of the instigation behind the unleashing of Macbeth?s evil side. Lady Macbeth?s words to her husband as well as her many influential soliloquies show her longing for power and therefore she urges Macbeth to murder Duncan. Macbeth and his wife have a very strong relationship in which they greatly influence one another?s actions. In the first two acts it becomes apparent that Lady Macbeth?s words mean a great deal to her husband, which gives the impression that she is the dominant figure in the relationship. In Act 1, Scene 5 we find out that as soon as she receives her husband?s letter she instantly begins to plot and scheme. We immediately become aware of the fact that she wants Macbeth to become king, so she can become the Queen of Scotland."
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"Paradise Lost", 2005.
An analysis of John Milton's "Paradise Lost".
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This paper addresses Milton's usage of the epic hero through the characters of Adam and Satan. It then moves to discuss Adam and Eve's perspectives of their first meeting of one another. Finally, the author considers the soliloquies of Satan and Eve, after their sin, in order to portray the nature of sin.
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"Milton's Utilization of the Epic Hero, Male and Female Perspective, and the Soliloquy in Paradise Lost 1. Milton addresses the ideas of epic heroism through the two different characters of Adam and Satan in Paradise Lost. His means of creating or illustrating these various heroes is accomplished through ethical, imaginative images and stages of heroism. Milton begins his epic with the heroic character of Satan. From the beginning, it appears that Satan will be the hero of Paradise Lost. It is his story that is unfolded, and he is given the task of re-creating himself, which gives him a heroic situation. When told from Satan's perspective, Milton draws the readers into Satan's predicament. Milton also uses heroic imagery to capture the persona of Satan. He is described as having parts "extended long and large/ Lay floating many a rood, in bulk as huge ..."
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Iago: Elusive or Illusive?, 2006.
A character analysis of the character of Iago from William Shakespeare's "Othello".
2,600 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 78.95
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This paper examines how of all the Shakespearean villains, Othello's Iago is the most charismatic and at the same time the most puzzling. It looks at how his motives are presented to us in his soliloquies and how we are easily able to determine that he is the villain. It attempts to show that Iago never completely takes off his mask, but instead tries to convince us that he in fact has reason for what he does.
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"Iago might appear as a manifestation of pure evil that we should be warned against. But Shakespeare goes much deeper and says that evil is a manifestation of humanity, which is a much more complicated idea and much more difficult to live with. That it is a natural ingredient of who we are. Shakespeare is writing about human pride and what it can lead a person to do. We think that our needs are more important than anything else and we drive at our needs, and then once we get what we need, we either find a new need, or are destroyed by our own desire."
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"Romeo and Juliet", 2005.
A review of William Shakespeare's play, "Romeo and Juliet".
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This paper presents a brief discussion of "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare. The paper illustrates how Shakespeare uses imagery to show the foreshadowing, fate, and soliloquies in Romeo and Juliet's life to establish a tone of sadness and loss. Shakespeare employs a pun and the imagery of dreams to exemplify the technique of foreshadowing with a forlorn tone.
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"A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life, Whose misadventured piteous overthrows, Do with their death bury their parents' strife" (1.prologue. 6-9). This passage from William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet suggests the fate that Romeo and Juliet live through during the ongoing battle for peace between their rivaling families. Many times they try to make their relationship work, but their ill-fated destiny pulls them farther and farther apart, which eventually causes their death."
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Hamlet's Identity, 2004.
An analysis of Hamlet's unstable identity in a disjointed society in William Shakespeare's plat "Hamlet".
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This paper examines Hamlets identity as exposed through the soliloquies from William Shakespeare's play of the same name. It explores how Hamlet?s identity is defined by his existence and how from his very birth on, his identity was built to fit for his future as a king. It looks at how Claudius takes old Hamlets life and bestows himself upon the throne causing Hamlets identity to be severely endangered, which emphasizes the disjointedness of the society they live in. It also shows how, as Hamlet searches for his true identity, he is seeking to revenge his father?s death and how only by taking action, can Hamlet define his true identity of being of royal descent, with the right to be King of Denmark.
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"Hamlet would have been king of England, were it not for the jealous uncle who so to speak stole the throne from him. There is truly only one way, in which Hamlet can get back his identity, and that is to take his place on the throne. Essentially, the fact that his father was murdered becomes only a secondary reason in the development of his identity. As it becomes visible towards the end of the play, it is ultimately not the fact that his father was killed, but rather that his rightful position was stolen from him, which caused him to find himself in this identity crisis. Alone the fact that Hamlet, from the very beginning on, disproves of his uncles actions; at a point where Hamlet was not yet aware of his fathers murder, underlines and provides evidence for the fact that Hamlet?s revenge is only a cover for other motives, so to say to justify his murder of Claudius."
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Was Hamlet a Manic Depressive?, 2001.
An analysis of the character of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and an interpretation of his psychological state of mind.
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An analysis in terms of modern psychological principles of how Shakespeare reveals in two of Hamlet's major soliloquies the complexities of the character that make him a tragic hero.
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"Analysis by a modern psychotherapist of Hamlet?s tragic complexity of character might begin with a diagnosis of manic depression. Hamlet has a mania for revenging his father?s death and righting the wrongs of the world. Yet he is so depressed by the overwhelming corruption of the world that he is unable to act. He is bipolar in that often his speech is full of frenzied enthusiasm for what he must do and just as often he is incapacited by tortured doubts and introspective melancholy. Hamlet?s character cannot however be analyzed with such simplicity."
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"Hamlet" ( William Shakespeare ), 1999.
Analyzes Hamlet's indecision in Act I, Scene V's soliloquy in response to his Father's Ghost's report that Claudius has killed him.
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One of Hamlet's first-act soliloquies (I,v,92-113) is a response to the news that he is given by the Ghost of his father. This response, which does not seem to match the importance of what he has been told, offers insights into Hamlet's character.
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"One of Hamlet's first-act soliloquies (I,v,92-113) is a response to the news that he is given by the Ghost of his father. This response, which does not seem to match the importance of what he has been told, offers insights into Hamlet's character. Hamlet emerges in this speech not as a man of action, but as a man who is unsure exactly what actions he should take. He is horrified by the Ghost's announcement that he had been murdered by Claudius. But this does not move Hamlet to immediate action, which might seem to be the logical response to such information. Instead it seems to present him with a puzzle, something to be thought out and solved prior to taking any action. In this soliloquy, after being told that his father was murdered by the uncle who immediately married his mother, Hamlet is not able to take, or propose, any stronger action than to "set it down / That ..."
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