'Hamlet' and 'Othello' / Themes of Friendship & Betrayal
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This 5 page research paper discusses how the themes of friendship and betrayal are expressed in the William Shakespeare plays, Hamlet and Othello. Specifically discussed are how each theme is defined, developed and resolved (or not) over the course of each play among the different characters, and the images which further reinforces the themes. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Frienbet.wps

'Hamlet' vs. 'All The King's Men' / Maternal Relationships
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This 5 page research paper discusses the maternal relationships in William Shakespeare's Hamlet and Robert Penn Warren's All the King's Men. Specifically discussed are the Oedipal implications between Prince Hamlet and Queen Gertrude; between Jack Burden and his mother and its consequences on their lives and relationships with others. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Shakwarr.wps

'Henry IV'(Part I) -- Shakespeare
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This 10 page report discusses the characters of Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Part One' and illustrates how they provide contrast to one another in their creation of the larger world of the play. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Henry14.wps

'Love's Labours Lost' / Character Of Berowne
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A 6 page research paper analyzing the character of Berowne, one of three Lords who agree with King Ferdinand to create a little "academe." They vow to accomplish this moral and intellectual development. Berowne is the only one reluctant to sign the agreement and the writer examines his rationale. Bibliography cites two sources.
Filename: Lovelabo.wps

'MacBeth' / General Analysis
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A 4 page paper that provides an overview of the major themes in one of Shakespeare's most famous plays. This paper contends that the play is effective because it demonstrates support for the themes of prophecy, heresy, guilt and temptation as significant elements in tragedy. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Macb.wps

'Measure For Measure' / Controlling Women
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This 7 page paper analyzes Shakespeare's play. The prevailing thesis is the avoidance and control of "mother" through the control of women. The writer demonstrates how all male characters, especially the Duke, control women and thus the mother figure or image throughout the text. Specific citations are offered in support of the thesis. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Meafmeas.wps

'Measure For Measure' vs. 'Much Ado About Nothing'
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An 8 page paper comparing and contrasting these two plays by William Shakespeare. The writer examines the characters, plot, and atmosphere of each. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Measure.wps