“Political issues in Shakespeare”
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A five page paper which looks at some of the social and political issues in Shakespeare, including gender politics and the politics of ambition, with reference to the Taming of the Shrew, Macbeth, and The Merchant of Venice.
Filename: JLShakespol.rtf

“Shakespeare in Love” -- Representations of the Elizabethan Era and Drama
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This 5 page report discusses Elizabethan theater, the movie “Shakespeare in Love,” and the time periods represented in the work of Shakespeare. Reference is made to Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” in describing the plots of “star-crossed” lovers and how they are represented in the movie. For various movie scenes, a quote from “Romeo and Juliet” is used in order to highlight the connection between the two works. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BWSHil.rtf

“The role of poison in Hamlet”
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A five page paper which looks at the way in which poison is used in Hamlet, both in terms of the demise of the characters and as a metaphor for the corruption which destroys Denmark, and the part that Hamlet himself plays in this destruction. Bibliography lists 5 sources
Filename: JLPois.rtf

“The role of women in The Taming of the Shrew”
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A five page paper which looks at the way in which The Taming of the Shrew deals with personal relationships, marriage and the position of women in Elizabethan society. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: JLShrew.rtf

“The Tempest”
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A 5 page paper which examines various elements in Shakespeare’s “The Tempest.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAtmpt.rtf

“The theme of decay and corruption in Hamlet”
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A five page paper which looks at the main themes in Shakespeare’s Hamlet, with particular reference to the images of decay, corruption and poison which recur throughout the text. The way in which these images reflect both the degeneration of Denmark and the deterioration of Hamlet’s mental stability is examined, and how an obsession with the physical rather than metaphysical elements of death comes to motivate Hamlet’s thoughts and actions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JLhamletdecay.doc

“The Winter’s Tale,” “Pandosto” and Paulina
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This 5 page report discusses the original inspiration for Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale" that was Robert Greene's "Pandosto." In Shakespeare's play, an additional character, Paulina, has been added to the story. Her role in the play is examined and explained.
Filename: BWpandos.rtf