Essays and Research Papers on All Shakespeare

A 5 page paper which uses the poor laws of the times of Queen Elizabeth to illustrate two of the servants from Twelfth Night by Shakespeare. The servants discussed are Maria and Malvolio. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

A 6 page paper which contends that Brutus is the play’s tragic hero. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the idea and ideal of loyalty in the love relationships of characters in Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Love’s Labor’s Lost.” Shakespeare regularly explored issues of love in loyalty in his plays. Many of the characters and the circumstances in which he presented them caused the audience to consider what they thought was ...

5 pages in length. Sleep was not to be a peaceful visitor in Shakespeare's Macbeth once murder had been committed. For the primary character, sleep came to represent the epitome of mortal fear and the presence of undesirable entities. As such, the symbolic nature of sleep within the story maintains a coupled ...

In 5 pages, the author analyses all the things that King Lear learns in William Shakespeare's King Lear. ''The Tragedy of King Lear' is, as its title claims, a tragedy that was written by William Shakespeare. Both the primary plot and the sub-plot in the play contain tragic elements and great suffering. ...

This 7 page report discusses the world of Shakespeare’s play “The Tempest.” The spectacle and exotic setting of “The Tempest” serve as the real story more than any sense of a strongly developed plot. It is the nuance of plot involving the rivalry, status, and comparison of the wild and “primitive” world compared to the “civilized” world that serves as ...

A 4 page paper which examines the use of vengeance and metamorphosis in Shakespeare’s “Titus Andronicus.” Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A five page paper looking at the way suffering transforms William Shakespeare’s “King Lear” from an arrogant, dictatorial king into a man who realizes the folly of his ways. The paper shows that he is brought down by his own vanity, but humbled by his recognition that he has brought it upon himself. No additional ...

A 5 page research paper that examines numerous aspects of Shakespeare's comedy Much Ado About Nothing. The writer compares Benedict/Beatrice with Claudio/Hero, as well as Don Pedro with Don John; discusses the use of gossip and deceit and also why the play continues to entertain contemporary audiences. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A five page paper looking at the way conflict between parents and children (specifically, between fathers and daughters) is rendered in three Shakespearean plays -- "King Lear," "Romeo and Juliet," and "The Tempest." The paper concludes that when parents are unable to understand their children, conflict ensues -- but when these parents refuse to change, ...

This 3 page paper explicates Johnson’s Preface to Shakespeare. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the character’s dramatic function in Shakespeare’s play. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines how Shakespeare is interpreted differently by numerous film makers. The films discussed are “Hamlet,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “Othello,” and “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead.” Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines one of Shakespeare's most appealing epiphanies, 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' (1595). Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper analyzes the plot of Macbeth and determines the responsibility for the fate of the protagonist. Lady Macbeth and the sisters are evaluated in depth. No additional sources cited.

A 7 page paper which examines whether or not the play is historically accurate. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page essay that relates the racism in Othello to the racial violence of the 1960s. the writer argues that Shakespeare's take on mixed marriage, which is expressed in his play Othello is a remarkable statement of tolerance and liberalism. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page report discusses “Othello” and the fact that his jealousy lead him down a path of disaster. Jealousy and revenge are two of the strongest themes or recurring motifs in the play and the audience sees that Othello is a bold yet weak character, a passionate but misdirected man, a leader of others who can also ...

A 3 page essay that examines the "madness" scene from King Lear. The writer argues that Lear is driven to madness by the realization of what his life has become. Additionally, Lear is driven to the brink of insanity because he realizes that he was a very poor king, having never satisfactorily looked after his ...

This 3 page paper analyzes the character of the villain, Angelo in Shakespeare's Measure for Measure. Quotes cited from the text. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper analyzes the role of Desdemona in Shakespeare's Othello. Specific examples, quotes and analysis given. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A seven page paper looking at these two works by William Shakespeare in terms of the depth of evil in their villains, Claudius and Iago. The paper notes that the best and most effective villains are those who are not completely black, but who contain shades of gray; the most effective evil does not come ...

A 5 page paper which examines how Coriolanus could be considered “a mama’s boy,” citing examples from the play. No additional sources are used.

This 4 page report discusses the movie versions of Shakespeare's comedy and what was added or changed from the original play in the adaptation for film. The primary movie considered is the 1967 version starring Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. The popular 1953 hit, "Kiss Me Kate," is also briefly discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which provides a critical analysis of Sonnet 130. Bibliography lists 3 sources.