William Shakespeare’s Protagonist Othello as a Tragic Hero
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A 5 page paper which examines how Othello represents the concept of the tragic hero, by considering four specific criteria – superiority (in terms of courage, strength and loyalty), taking responsibility (leading the fight against the Turks and marrying for love), struggles (with society, with others, within himself), and jealousy as Othello’s tragic flaw. No additional sources are used.
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Willy Loman and Hamlet as Tragic Heroes
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A 6 page paper which illustrates how Shakespeare and Arthur Miller present their tragic heroes in "Hamlet" and "Death of a Salesman" respectively. The argument is presented that both men are struggling to do the right thing. They are both noble in many respects, but Hamlet appears more noble only because his presence is in the past in a romantic kingdom, while Willy is in more present times trudging along in a world we all know too well and therefor cannot fantasize about. Bibliography lists 7 additional sources.
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Women in "Hamlet"
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An 8 page research paper that examines the way that women are portrayed in Shakespeare's Hamlet. The writer argues that in looking at this subject one should consider the role of women within the context of Elizabethan society, and that knowledge of the role that women played in society during this era can be illuminating as to the meanings that Shakespeare intended for his play. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Women In A Midsummer Night's Dream
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This 11 page paper asserts that the resistance of male domination by the women in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, indicates a longing for independence in an era that was predominately male. An understanding of gender roles and how they functioned in Elizabethan society provides a means in which to evaluate the characterizations of women in the play. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Works of Shakespeare / The Importance of Reviewing Critical Literature
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In this 5 page essay, the writer recounts how remarkably important critical sources (i.e., books, articles, etc;) were in helping them to understand various plays of Shakespeare and truly appreciate them. The writer presents what they "got" from plays like Macbeth, Othello, & King Lear on their own, and then to what subtle points other authors helped them open their eyes. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Writing Strategies in Julius Caesar
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5 pages in length. Gives examples of six strategies of writing including the interest device, thesis, topic sentence, unity of paragraphs, transitions and conclusion. Also included in this analysis of Julius Caesar are the methods used in these techniques, such as illustration, classification, cause and effect, comparison and contrast, and process analysis and definition.
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Written Questions on the Theater
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This 12 page paper provides some distinct answers to 12 questions about the nature of acting, including assessments of the variations between Mel Gibson and Kenneth Branaugh's interpretations of Hamlet and Paul Robeson's history of American acting. This paper outlines some major points to be used in response to the questions provided.
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“Gender Disruption in Macbeth and Twelfth Night”
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An eight page paper which looks at the way in which gender disruption is treated in Macbeth and Twelfth Night, in terms of the importance of gender identity in Elizabethan society and the differing perspectives on gender roles which are exemplified in the two plays. Bibliography lists 9 sources
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“Madness in Hamlet”
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A five page paper which looks at the theme of madness in Hamlet, in relation to Hamlet himself, Ophelia and Claudius, and the different ways in which they react to the pressures and stresses which they suffer in the course of the play. Bibliography lists 2 sources
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“Othello and Sonnet 87”
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A five page paper which looks at the theme of jealousy in Shakespeare’s Othello, and contrasts it with the more mature and rational perspective on emotional relationships which is demonstrated in sonnet 87 (Farewell, thou art too dear …) Bibliography lists 2 sources
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