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The Character Of Gertrude (Queen) In
Hamlet
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A 4 page report analyzing Hamlet's mother, Queen Gertrude.
Married incestuously to Hamlet's uncle, who murdered his
brother and then took his place both on the throne and in
his bed, Gertrude's attitude toward Hamlet's accusations
was along the lines of, 'What have I done?' Operating in
total mental oblivion for most, if not all, her adult
life, Hamlet forces her to face reality as it is, rather
than how she has chosen to see it. No additional sources
cited.
Filename: Gertrude.wps
William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” and
the Frailty of Women
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This 5 page report discusses the line in “Hamlet,” Act
I, Scene II in which Hamlet declares, “Frailty, thy name
is woman!” and what Hamlet means by the statement. The
writer then discusses how Gertrude’s actions and
personality refute Hamlet’s statement. No bibliography.
Filename: BWfrail.rtf
Revenge & The Character Of Hamlet
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A 5 page paper analyzing why it takes Hamlet so long to
avenge his father's death; it also considers the ethical
nature of this vendetta as seen through the lens of
Hamlet's own society. The paper concludes that Hamlet was
suffering from a profound emotional depression, and thus
had great difficulty convincing himself to act; thus, the
most unethical aspect of the revenge request was asking
Hamlet to do it at all. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: Hamrev.wps
'Where's Polonius?' / Interpreting a
Passage In Hamlet
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A 5 page paper on the very short passage in Act IV, Scene
III of Hamlet, in which Claudius asks Hamlet what he has
done with Polonius' body. It argues that Hamlet's strange
responses address not only the location of the body, but
Claudius' guilt for Hamlet's father's death. No additional
sources cited.
Filename: Polonius.wps
Hamlet Was Guilty of Deaths
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This five-page-paper discusses the movie Hamlet in which
Hamlet was played by Mel Gibson. Rather that a summary of
the movie the paper analyzes the ways that hamlet became
like Claudius in his revenge against Claudius, and
compares and contrasts Hamlet’s experiences to the real
life experiences of a single mother. Bibliography lists
two sources.
Filename: CWhamflm.wps
Hamlet's Revenge
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A 5 page paper which asks why it took Hamlet so long to
kill Claudius. The argument presented is that Hamlet,
bound by honor and a code of righteousness, could not
merely kill Claudius as Claudius had done to Hamlet's
father. Hamlet was obliged by personal, honorable,
Biblical, and righteous standards to hesitate till the
right moment. And even then he somehow seems to have
believed he failed, thus taking his own life as well.
Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.
Filename: RAhmrevng.wps
'To
Be or Not to Be' / Hamlet's Most Revealing Soliloquy
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A 4 page essay on the famous speech and its relationship
to Hamlet's actions throughout the play. The writer
details the similarities to other sentiments expressed by
Hamlet, the words and images themselves, and the character
traits that Hamlet exhibits in this speech. No additional
sources cited.
Filename: Hamletso.wps
The Motif of Hesitancy in Hamlet
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A 5 page paper analyzing several instances in
Shakespeare's play where Hamlet hesitates too long before
acting. The paper ties these into the larger theme of
Hamlet's delay in avenging his father's death, and
observes that procrastination is an ongoing flaw in
Hamlet's character. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Hamhes.wps
Ophelia and Laertes as Foils for Hamlet
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A 5 page paper looking at the way the personality traits
and behavior of these two characters in Shakespeare's
'Hamlet' emphasize those of Hamlet himself through
contrast. The paper concludes that Hamlet as dependent on
the opinions of others as Ophelia is, but neither is he as
decisive as Laertes. No additional sources.
Filename: KBfoils.wps
Shakespeare's Reliance on the
Supernatural in Hamlet & Macbeth
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In 5 pages the author discusses William Shakespeare's
reliance on the supernatural in the plays
"Hamlet" and "Macbeth". "In the
1500s there was strong belief in the existence of the
supernatural. The supernatural was a recurring theme in
many of Shakespeare's works. In Hamlet and Macbeth, the
supernatural was an essential part of the structure of the
plot. Supernatural provided a catalyst for action. It also
provided an insight into characters, and magnified the
impact of several key scenes in both of the plays. The
role of the supernatural was essential in both Hamlet and
Macbeth."
Filename: Macham.wps
The Tone And Purpose Of Humor In
"Hamlet"
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In 5 pages the author discusses the tone and purpose of
humor in "Hamlet." When considering the tone and
purpose of humor in the play "The Tragedy of Hamlet,
Prince of Denmark" by William Shakespeare, the
gravedigger's scene in which Hamlet addresses the skull of
Yorick comes to mind. The entire scene was supposed to be
a parody and Shakespeare used clowns as gravediggers to
set the tone of this dark form of humor. Bibliography
lists 6 sources.
Filename: Tonepurp.wps
Hamlet / Hearing Is Believing
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The appearance of the ghost of Hamlet's father and
importance of his revelation are echoed through out the
play by Shakespeare's use of the words 'hear' and 'ear' as
well as other symbolism about conversation, revelations
and oration. This 5 page paper provides an overview of the
basic segments of Hamlet that demonstrate the use of words
related to the sense of hearing, and demonstrates the
implications for the truth that Hamlet defines and his
course of action represented by his seeming madness. No
additional sources cited.
Filename: Hamhear.wps
Hamlet & The Ghost of His Father /
Hearing is Believing
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The appearance of the ghost of Hamlet's father and
importance of his revelation are echoed through out the
play by Shakespeare's use of the words 'hear' and 'ear' as
well as other symbolism about conversation, revelations
and oration. This 9 page paper provides an overview of the
basic segments of Hamlet that demonstrate the use of words
related to the sense of hearing, and demonstrates the
implications for the truth that Hamlet defines and his
course of action represented by his seeming madness. No
additional sources cited.
Filename: Hamhear2.wps
Why
Hamlet Took So Long To Slay Claudius
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A 4 page paper discussing the delay factors in Hamlet's
revenge. The writer examines reasons why Hamlet took so
long to exact the revenge against his uncle called for in
the first scene of Act I. It is argued that Hamlet is
unsuited for the task, and moreover, that his obsession
with plays and acting shows him to have a somewhat
ungrounded sense of reality. No additional sources.
Filename: Hamletde.wps
Hamlet and Ophelia -- Cross Gender
Madness
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This 5 page report discusses Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”
and compares the degrees of madness experienced by both
the characters of Hamlet and Ophelia. It may have been the
appearance of madness that truly drove both characters
crazy. They may have also been driven insane by all the
evil and treachery surrounding them. Of course, Hamlet
pays heavily for creating the madness distraction but
still not as ultimate a price as that paid by Ophelia. No
secondary sources.
Filename: BWopham.wps
Hamlet: A Celebration of Life
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A 6 page paper which illustrates that Shakespeare's Hamlet
was a man, and a play, that argued for the celebration of
life and not the misery of existence. In Hamlet we see a
man who is challenging tradition, a tradition that assumed
the life of a man was nothing short of miserable and
therefor it was allowable for mankind to engage in
dishonorable conduct. Hamlet challenged that tradition and
in essence celebrated life as he fought for honor.
Bibliography lists 6 additional sources.
Filename: RAhamlife.wps
Hamlet: Man Of Action Or Inaction?
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5 pages in length. Was Hamlet a man of action or inaction?
When determining this answer, one must first understand
the extent of his struggle that ultimately establishes his
response. A great deal of maturity and moral development
occurs in Shakespeare's "Hamlet." Respective to
the central character, Hamlet comes to various conclusions
with regard to the acceptance of reality, issues of
morality and, perhaps above all, the concept of his own
mortality that clearly indicate him to be a man of
inaction. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLChmlet.wps
Madness Defined? The Shakespeare
Characters of Hamlet and Iago
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This 5 page report discusses the idea of madness and
whether or not Iagao and Hamlet are “mad,”
“crazy,” or “insane.” In “Hamlet,” the
characters within the world of the play define Hamlet’s
madness because of his actions that the audience
understands to be a man’s reaction to the
“craziness” around him. The question of Iago’s
madness comes from understanding that the conscious
whisperings of Iago are what drive Othello to his own
version of madness. No secondary sources.
Filename: BWmadham.rtf
Achilles And Hamlet: Morality And
Mortality
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9 pages in length. A great deal of maturity and moral
development occurs in both Homer's 'The Iliad' and
Shakespeare's 'Hamlet.' Respective to the central
characters of Achilles and Hamlet, each man comes to
various conclusions with regard to the acceptance of
reality, issues of morality and, perhaps above all, the
concept of their own mortality. Inasmuch as both
characters derive their conclusions on account of
individual occurrences, one can argue that the path to
enlightenment may have been different, but the ultimate
outcome reaped a similar benefit. The writer discusses
morality and mortality as they relate to Achilles and
Hamlet. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCachil.wps
Act II, Scene ii of William
Shakespeare’s "Hamlet"
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A 5 page paper which analyzes when Hamlet meets with the
Players in Act II, Scene ii of William Shakespeare’s
play "Hamlet," to explain how this meeting and
the reaction to the Players are important to
Shakespeare’s development of the title character.
Filename: TGhamii.rtf
Shakespeare's
Hamlet / The Character of Laertes
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In 3 pages, the author discusses the character of Laertes
in "The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark" by
William Shakespeare. In this play, he used the character
of Laertes to advance the plot, to articulate the theme,
and to create conflicts. One key element of Laertes'
character that is particularly interesting is his desire
to help his sister, his father, and then, finally his
enemy, Hamlet. Laertes manipulates other characters
throughout the plot. His physical actions, words, or
symbols tell the audience something about the character.
He is out for revenge, but in the end, he finds that
revenge is bittersweet. FREE: Roman numeral sentence
outline included. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PChamcol.doc
Hamlet and the Dramatic Structure
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A 9 page paper which first defines the classic dramatic
structure and then demonstrates how Shakespeare's Hamlet
fits the pattern. After discussing what type of action
belongs in each phase of the dramatic structure -- setup,
complication, climax, and resolution -- the paper shows
where each of these occurs in Hamlet. Bibliography lists 6
sources.
Filename: Dramatic.wps
The Character Development of Hamlet
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A 9 page paper arguing that the reason we have so much
difficulty analyzing the character of Hamlet is that the
actors portraying him are too old. Hamlet, this paper
suggests, is an adolescent trying to find himself, and
seen in this light many of his peculiarities make sense.
Bibliography lists 5 additional sources.
Filename: Hamlet9.wps
Herman Melville's 'Moby Dick' vs.
William Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'
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A 6 page paper in which the writer argues that through mad
antics toward ‘the revenge plot,' both Ahab and Hamlet
serve to bring the action in the two tragedies to their
inevitable conclusions. In all aspects the characters'
motivations are different. Ahab's madness is more focused
and not within Ahab's control--he is unable to see beyond
it. Hamlet's madness is feigned. The characters'
decision-making abilities are also in contrast to each
other, and their view of God, the Devil and responsibility
to same also come from a divergent slant on the moralistic
ideals behind their given situations. Bibliography lists 7
sources.
Filename: Mobyham.wps
Hamlet and The Odyssey
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An 8 page paper which compares and contrasts Hamlet and
The Odyssey. These two classic tales were written in
completely different times in history, as well as
completely different regions of the world, and as such
they are incredibly different in almost all aspects of
consideration. Some of the aspects of the tales that are
discussed include intent, substance, focus, cultural
perspectives, and beliefs. Perhaps the most obvious
difference between the two is that Hamlet is a tale of
incredible depth and introspection while The Odyssey is
primarily a tale of adventure and intrigue. Bibliography
lists 2 additional sources.
Filename: RAhamod.wps
William Shakespeare's Hamlet and Macbeth
/ The Theme of Supernatural: Ghosts, and Witches
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In 5 pages, the author compares and contrasts the theme of
supernatural in 'The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark'
and 'The Tragedy of Macbeth' by William Shakespeare. In
the plays, there are many themes. One of the most apparent
themes in each play is that of the supernatural. There are
ghosts in 'The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark,' and
there are a ghost, a floating dagger, three witches, and
prophetic apparitions in 'The Tragedy of Macbeth.'
Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PChammac.doc
Hamlet's Timelessness
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A 5 page discussion of Shakespeare's "Hamlet"
and how its themes remain timeless. Using a number of
quotes from the play itself ,the writer shows us how the
events that take place in Hamlet are really no different
than those we love to watch in our own contemporary
theater (and other media). It is therefore posited that
today's audiences have every reason to be just as
intrigued by the play as those who watched it during
Shakespeare's own era. No Bibliography.
Filename: Hamlet2.wps
Why
Did Hamlet Wait To Kill Claudius?
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A 9 page paper analyzing Hamlet's delay in killing his
uncle in Shakespeare's classic play. The paper argues
persuasively that Hamlet was simply too sensitive for such
a task, and his passion for play-acting (shown repeatedly
throughout the play) created a buffer between himself and
the task he had to do. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Hamdelay.wps
Shakespeare - The Closet Scene from
Hamlet / An Analysis
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An 8 page research paper which specifically looks at the
guilt or innocence of Hamlet's mother, Gertrude. The
writer argues that Gertrude was, indeed, guilty of
adultery due to the way in which this term was defined
during the sixteenth century and that the closet scene
between Gertrude and Hamlet deals specifically with her
guilt. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Hamclos.wps
Hamlet & His Stepfather
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A 5 page paper looking at the opposition between Hamlet
and Claudius. The paper shows that Hamlet, despite his
penchant for punning and his off-center personality, is
almost always sincere; whereas Claudius, despite his poise
and self-confidence, is almost always false. No additional
sources cited.
Filename: Hamclaud.wps
Hamlet & Othello, Shakespeare's
Response to Women through Female Characters
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In 8 pages the author discusses Shakespeare's response to
women through female characters in "Hamlet" and
"Othello". "It is interesting to note the
role of women in William Shakespeare's plays. Many of them
are two-dimensional. They portrayals of subservient women.
It is only in the close examination of his works that one
is able to suppose his intent in creating characters that
inspire that type of controversy. Two works, 'Hamlet' and
'Othello' stand out particularly well in regards to
Shakespeare's use of female characters. Examination of
these two plays, will show that Shakespeare, circumvented
them by creating resolute female characters with a strong
sense of self, although conforming to the contemporary
attitudes of women at the same time." Bibliography
lists 6 sources.
Filename: Hamoth2.wps
Hamlet & Ophelia / Was Madness Real
Or Feigned ?
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A 12 page paper which compares how madness is depicted in
Shakespeare's Hamlet -- a calculated gesture on the part
of Hamlet who seeks to avenge his father's death as
opposed to Ophelia's real madness as a result of her many
tragedies. Bibliography lists 8+ sources.
Filename: Hamoph.wps
Madness in "Hamlet" and
"Death and the Maiden" / Analyzed
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This 5 page research paper examines the madness depicted
in the main characters of Prince Hamlet in William
Shakespeare's play, Hamlet, and Paulina Salas Escobar in
Ariel Dorfman's play (and screenplay), Death and the
Maiden. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Hamaid.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
The
Religious Aspects Of "Hamlet" Analyzed
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This 5 page research paper examines whether or not Hamlet
is a religious play. Specifically discussed are the play's
religious implications, Hamlet's actions and the
interpretation of their motives, and the presence of sin
among all the main characters. Bibliography lists 3
sources.
Filename: Hamrel.wps
The Character of Ophelia in
"Hamlet"
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A 5 page essay on the role of Ophelia in
"Hamlet." The writer explains how she is treated
by other characters throughout the play and presents her
as "the most innocent victim of Hamlet's
revenge." Bibliography cites 5 supporting sources.
Filename: Ophelia.wps
Miranda of Shakespeare's "The
Tempest" & Ophelia of Shakespeare's "The
Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark/ Central to The Plays
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In 5 pages, the author discusses Miranda of Shakespeare's
"The Tempest" and Ophelia of Shakespeare's
"The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark." At
first glance, both Miranda from Shakespeare's "The
Tempest," and Ophelia from " The Tragedy of
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark" appear to be peripheral
and unsophisticated characters in plays that center on the
plots and schemes of other characters. But closer
evaluation shows that they both may in fact be read as
central to the plays' plot and themes Bibliography lists 5
sources.
Filename: PCsmo.doc
The Question of Hamlet's Madness
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A 3 page paper discussing the possible reason Hamlet warns
his friends in Act I not to be surprised at his 'antic
disposition'. The paper suggests that Hamlet is not
planning to feign madness; rather, he is afraid he is
already going mad, and hopes that his friends' silence
will buy him desperately needed time to plan his father's
revenge. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Hammad.wps
Is Hamlet Mad?
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A 5 page paper looking at the question of Hamlet's sanity
in Shakespeare's play. The paper argues that Hamlet was
not mad, but seemed so on the basis of his behavior
because he was unable to articulate his dilemma to anyone
else. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Madham.wps
Shakespeare's Hamlet / Comparing Play To
Movie
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6 pages in length. The striking resemblance between
William Shakespeare's play Hamlet and the movie version
starring Kenneth Branagh have separated this particular
film adaptation apart from all others. Sir Laurence
Olivier has been bestowed accolades for his screen
performance, and Mel Gibson's rendition rendered him as an
accomplished Shakespearean actor; however, none but
Branagh's Hamlet have proven to possess the same intensity
-- line for line -- that the original maintained. The
writer discusses the similarities between Shakespeare's
play and Branagh's movie. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Hamplmv.wps
Shakespeare's Use of Language in Hamlet
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A 5 page research paper that examines Shakespeare's
extraordinary gift for language. The writer emphasizes
Shakespeare's contributions to the English language as
well as focusing on how Shakespeare used the character of
the Ghost in Hamlet as a form of figurative speech. A
portion of Hamlet is translated from old English into
modern English. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Shahaml.wps
Is
Hamlet A Definitive Tragedy?
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A 4 page paper on Shakespeare's very complex play. Looking
specifically at the play's resolution and the
characterization of Hamlet, the paper analyzes this play
in terms of the rules of classical tragedy put forth in
Aristotle's Poetics. It argues that while Hamlet is
unquestionably a tragedy from our point of view, it does
not in several important respects conform to Aristotle's
formula. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
Filename: Ham11.wps
Shakespeare's Hamlet / Poison in the Ear
and Disease Images as a Representation of Loss &
Torment
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This 5 page paper considers the symbols of the ear (or
poison ear) and disease and rotting as elements in Hamlet,
especially as they serve to demonstrate loss and torment.
This paper focuses on the messages of the ghost, as they
were conveyed to Hamlet, and how these messages poisoned
his perspective and transformed the play. No additional
sources cited.
Filename: Hapoison.wps
The Character of Ophelia and the
Function She Serves in William Shakespeare's
"Hamlet"
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A 5 page paper which examines the characterization of
Ophelia as an amoral girl who affirms Prince Hamlet's
mistrust of all women in William Shakespeare's tragedy,
Hamlet, specifically concentrating on Act II, Scene ii and
Act III, Scene i.
Filename: TGophel2.rtf
Similarities and Differences in William
Shakespeare's Tragedies "Hamlet" and "Macbeth"
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A 5 page paper which examines the similarities and
differences between William Shakespeare's tragic plays,
"Hamlet" and "Macbeth," specifically
concentrating on the roles of the supernatural, the effect
Ophelia and Lady Macbeth have on the main characters, and
comparing and contrasting the protagonists Hamlet and
Macbeth. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TGhammac.wps
The Cause Of Hamlet's Death
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A 5 page paper that discusses what led to Hamlet's death.
The writer includes the issues of fate, the hierarchy,
madness and the external forces that contributed to
Hamlet's eventual death. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGhmlet.wps
Hamlet
and Oedipus
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The first interpretation of Hamlet as a young man in the
grip of an Oedipus complex as outlined by Sigmund Freud
was probably Ernest Jones' 1910 article Hamlet and
Oedipus. Since then, a number of film and theatrical
presentations have included this concept in their own
interpretation of the great Shakespearean play, Hamlet,
Prince of Denmark. The psychological pressure that Hamlet
is expected to confront and integrate is interfered with
at a critical point in his development. Rather than making
the adjustment to the adult stage where the sexual
connotations of his parent's relationship can be
synthesized so that his own feelings of jealousy and rage
are expunged and the Father figure develops beyond
idealization, his father dies. He is then placed in a
situation where the definitions of his own unconscious
incest is in conflict with the apparent incest between his
mother and a new father figure. He is subsequently, and
tragically, stuck in the Oedipal stage and is unable to
negotiate the intellectual processing necessary to come to
a healthy conclusion. This 7 page paper explores the myth
of Oedipus, the interpretation of the myth by Freud and
the appropriateness of the theory that Hamlet was
suffering from a classic Freudian Oedipal complex.
Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KToedham.wps
Why Actors Long to Play Hamlet
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This 5 page report discusses what is often referred to as
“the most difficult role ever written.” “Hamlet”
is the role to which virtually all actors aspire. Each
interpretation is always different from the one preceding
it, since each actor and director sees the role
differently. Audacity is an essential component in the
make-up of any actor who takes on “Hamlet,” as are a
great deal of more subtle qualities. Bibliography lists 4
sources.
Filename: BWact.rtf
A Soliloquy Analysis of William
Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”
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A 6 page paper which examines how the five soliloquies of
Prince Hamlet illustrate the young man’s search for
identity, in William Shakespeare’s play, "The
Tragedy of Hamlet." Also considered is how the play
would suffer if the soliloquies were not used.
Filename: TGhamsol.wps
The
Influence of Classical Philosophy on Shakespeare's
'Hamlet'
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A five page paper showing how the philosophy of Aristotle,
Plato, and St. Augustine influenced Shakespeare in his
characterization of Hamlet. The paper argues that over the
course of the play, Hamlet moves from the position of a
Platonist to an Augustinian to an Aristotelian.
Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: KBhamlt5.wps.
Franco Zeffirelli's Film Version Of
Hamlet
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This 6 page essay explores the interpretation of
Shakespeare in the film Hamlet. A critical scene between
Hamlet and his mother is analyzed for content and meaning.
Filename: KTmelham.wps
The Question of Heroism in Shakespeare's
"Hamlet"
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A five page paper analyzing the quality of heroism in
William Shakespeare's play. The paper discusses the extent
to which Old Hamlet, Claudius, Fortinbras, and young
Hamlet could be considered heroic. No additional sources.
Filename: KBhamlt3.wps
Aristotle Would Have Loved Hamlet
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This six-page-paper presents a discussion on whether or
not Hamlet and his fellow characters fit the description
of Aristotle's tragic hero. Hamlet, as well as his
stepfather and mother are held against the Aristotle
benchmark and analyzed. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: CWaristo.wps
The Two Sides of Hamlet, Before and
After the Appearance of His Father's Ghost
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An 8 page paper which analyzes William Shakespeare's play,
"The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark," in
terms of the two sides of Prince Hamlet's personality, as
revealed before the appearance of his father's ghost, and
afterwards. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGhamgho.wps
Hamlet's Ophelia
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This 5 page paper argues that Ophelia, in Shakespeare's
play, Hamlet, Prince Of Denmark, is brought to a crisis of
identity as a direct result of the intervention of the men
in her life, including her father, her brother, Hamlet and
Claudius. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: KTophlia.wps
Hamlet’s Depression
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A five page paper analyzing the main character’s
motivation in Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” The paper
argues that Hamlet is deeply depressed, not mad as is
often assumed, and that his symptoms are consistent with a
diagnosis of depression. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: KBhamlet.wps
Beowulf,
Sir Gawain, and Prince Hamlet on the Nature of Man
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A 6 page paper which presents a creative dialogue between
Beowulf, Sir Gawain and Prince Hamlet, in which the trio
are sitting in a pub and argue about the nature of man,
considering his purpose on earth, his challenges and the
best way to meet those challenges, with an ultimate
conflict resolution. Each argument will be presented in
the context of the fictional character, citing appropriate
quotes from the epic poem, “Beowulf,” the narrative
romantic poem, “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight,” and
William Shakespeare’s tragedy, “Hamlet.”
Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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No, Hamlet is Not Insane
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A 5 page analysis of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet,' looking
carefully at Hamlet's speeches and behavior patterns to
determine whether he is, in fact, mad. The paper points
out that in the very first act, he warned his friends he
might sham an 'antic disposition,' and he continues to do
so throughout the play while he hatches his plot for
revenge. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: KBhamlt7.wps
Freud’s Personality Theory &
Hamlet
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A 5 page paper which examines Sigmund Freud’s
personality theory, which laid the foundation for
modern-day psychoanalysis in terms of one of
literature’s most famous characters, Hamlet.
Specifically considered are Freud’s interpretation of
Hamlet, the effects of family and wider environment, an
evaluation of strengths and weaknesses of Freud’s theory
and a consideration of important areas his theory
overlooks. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGfreham.rtf
Reversal & Recognition - The Classic
Elements of Tragedy in Hamlet
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A 5 page paper that analyzes the classic concepts and
elements of tragedy present in Shakespeare's Hamlet. This
paper focuses on tragedy as an imitation of life, the
capability of well-developed tragedy to evoke sympathy and
fear, and the two elements of situation reversal &
self-recognition. Shakespeare's use of all of these
elements in Hamlet is presented and discussed.
Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: LCHamlet.doc
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.
Filename: RAlomnham.wps
Is Revenge Too Much of ‘a Good
Thing’ in Shakespeare’s "Hamlet?"
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A 5 page paper which evaluates the theme of revenge in
William Shakespeare’s most famous play, Hamlet.
Filename: TGreveng.rtf
Performing Arts Review / 'Hamlet'
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A 4 page paper that provides an overview of the
performance of Hamlet and considers the elements of plot
development, staging, and character development as they
serve to support the progression of the action as a whole.
Filename: Hamlet10.wps
The
Character of Hamlet
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A good 5 page analysis of character in which the writer
posits that Shakespeare's Hamlet, a character of tragedian
proportions, wanted to die, but could not do so simply
because he was put in the role of an avenger. Several
direct quotes and plenty of analytical insight provided.
No Bibliography.
Filename: Hamlecha.wps
Comic Relief in Hamlet
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A 6 page paper in which the writer identifies several
comic scenes in Hamlet, demonstrates how Shakespeare was
able to weave humor into this very heavy play, and
discusses what this interplay of humor and melancholy says
about Shakespeare's own philosophy. No additional sources
cited.
Filename: Hamlet5.wps
Anger Conflicts in Hamlet, Othello &
King Lear
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A 3 page paper on the anger-based emotional conflicts in
Shakespeare's works: Hamlet, Othello and King Lear. The
basis for this anger and the results of the anger-induced
behavior by the works' protagonists is presented within
the family structure. Bibliography list 1 source.
Filename: Hokl.wps
Shakespeare's Characterization of Hamlet
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A 10 page paper discussing why, although Shakespeare
borrowed the basic plot line from older sources,
Shakespeare's play is truly innovative. The paper puts
forth the argument that Hamlet is too finely bred for the
circumstances in which he finds himself and the role of
avenger that his culture requires him to play, so he keeps
trying out other roles, none of which are really him.
Bibliography lists seven cited sources. FREE outline
included !
Filename: Hamletc.wps
Hamlet's 'To Be or Not to Be' / Lines
Analyzed
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This 5 page research paper examines the opening lines of
Hamlet's famous soliloquy, 'To Be or Not to Be' to
determine why those particular words are featured in
Shakespeare's play. Specifically discussed are what the
impact of this phrase on the scenes which follow.
Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Tobe.wps
Hamlet & Ophelia / ‘I Never Loved
Thee'
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A 4 page paper analyzing the strange conversation between
Hamlet and Ophelia right after his famous soliloquy. It
shows how he is no longer seeing Ophelia as the girl he
courted but as a representative of the female sex -- of
which his treacherous mother is also a part. Bibliography
lists 4 sources.
Filename: Hamthee.wps
The Protagonist vs. the Antagonist in
William Shakespeare’s 'Hamlet'
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A 5 page paper which defines the terms protagonist and
antagonist, and then examines how they are depicted in
William Shakespeare’s play, Hamlet. Bibliography lists 2
sources.
Filename: TGhampro.rtf
The
Character of Ophelia and the Function She Serves in
William Shakespeare's "Hamlet"
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A 5 page paper which examines the characterization of
Ophelia as the innocent victim who has become a pawn in
games of madness and revenge in William Shakespeare's
tragedy, Hamlet, specifically concentrating on Act II,
Scene ii and Act III, Scene i.
Filename: TGophel1.rtf
'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 & Measure For Measure / The
Power of Identity
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5 pages in length-- Focuses on Shakespeare's Ophelia (from
Hamlet) and Mariana (from Measure For Measure). The writer
notes that as similar as Ophelia and Mariana seem on the
surface, however, their fates are very different. Ophelia
has had every advantage in life -- nurturing, guidance,
and love -- but Mariana is the one whose firm orientation
to her goal will allow her to triumph. Bibliography lists
four sources including the two plays.
Filename: Ophiden.wps
The Staging of Hamlet / Act III, Scene
IV
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A 4 page paper exploring the scene where Hamlet kills
Polonius from a theatrical/ staging perspective. It
discusses the gestures, tone, costuming, groupings,
movements, and exits and entrances to show how best to
enhance the scene's theme. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Hamstage.wps
Hamlet & Othello / The Men
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A 5 page paper examining the main characters, Hamlet and
Othello, of the same titled plays by Shakespeare. Both
men, while coming from different backgrounds and holding
different titles, are essentially made of the same stuff.
They are bold and brave men who are full of passion and
strength. They are good men with powerful morals. They
know what is right and they fight for the truth and also
for love. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Hamoth.wps
Hamlet: What Wont is Dead?
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In the play, Hamlet, Prince of Denmark by Shakespeare, the
very first scene heralds the entrance of an armed ghost
that is later described as a spirit, an illusion and as an
apparition. In the first scene he is marked as "In
the same figure, like the king that's dead" by
Bernardo. Marcellius replies, "Thou art a scholar,
speak to it". That is how it should be - that
scholars should address the dead, or, in this case, the
use of the word, dead. This 5 page paper explores the uses
of the word dead and the idea of death as it pertains to
the play. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: KThamlet.wps
Hamlet : Death to the Third
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(5 pp) When thinking about the characters that die in
Shakespeare's play Hamlet, we start counting by who is
left standing, rather than who expires. Hamlet is the
pivotal factor for all deaths; yet is appropriate to say
that he "caused" any of them, or even his own?
This discussion will explore the historic relationships of
the characters (Claudius, Gertrude, Ophelia) and attempt
some conclusions about their influence on the death of
Hamlet.
Filename: Bbham3R.doc
“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.wps
Identity / The Cosmic Question in Hamlet
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A 5 page paper on Hamlet's search for identity in
Shakespeare's play. It shows that this search, which
people are forced to undertake at adolescence and repeat
over and over throughout their lives, becomes for them the
ultimate cosmic question. No additional sources.
Filename: Hamlet8.wps
Poison in William Shakespeare’s
"Hamlet"
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A 5 page paper which considers the significance of poison
in William Shakespeare’s most famous play,
"Hamlet," to determine what it represents and
why Shakespeare invoked its symbolism frequently
throughout the play.
Filename: TGhampoi.rtf
Hamlet's Revenge / Caught Between Action
& Conscience
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An 11 page paper showing that Hamlet was constitutionally
unable to avenge his father's death by killing his uncle,
and suggesting that the necessity of having to do so
ultimately destroyed him. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Actcons.wps
Oedipus, Hamlet and Romeo & Juliet
Analyzed
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This 6 page research paper compares and contrasts
Shakespeare's Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet with Sophocles'
Oedipus. Specifically discussed are the ironic literary
settings exhibited in each play, as well as common tragic
themes of betrayal, murder and suicide, providing
quotations from the plays' texts to support argument.
Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Oedhamrj.wps
Hamlet's Madness
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A 6 page essay on Hamlet's madness describing how his
spirit undergoes a tragic development from the self -
destructive negation of life and of heaven's purposes to a
new affirmation of the advantageous sanctity of life. No
Bibliography.
Filename: Hamletma.wps
The Character of Claudius in
"Hamlet"
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A 5 page argumentative paper comparing and contrasting the
characters of Claudius and Hamlet with specific emphasis
on each of their moral values. Bibliography cites 5
supporting sources.
Filename: Claudiu2.wps
Illustrations
From Three Shakespeare Plays / Othello, Hamlet &
Coriolanus
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In 5 pages, the writer takes illustrations from three
plays: Othello, Hamlet, & Coriolanus and analyzes them
with regard to the "presentational theater"
according to Russ McDonald. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Illshake.wps
The Character Of Gertrude (Queen) In
Hamlet # 3
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A 4 page essay that posits Gertrude, Queen of Denmark, has
a goal for happiness and lives in denial of anything that
interferes with that goal. Despite the fact, that she has
a notion that her first husband's death and her hasty
marriage to his brother is the reason for Hamlet's
madness, she continues to believe she has done nothing
wrong. Her denial of reality leads to her own death.
Filename: Gertru3.wps
Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' Film Vs. Film
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This 8 page paper analyzes two cinematic versions of
William Shakepeare's masterpiece, "Hamlet," the
1948 film starring and directed by Laurence Olivier and
the 1990 Franco Zeffirelli version which starred Mel
Gibson, offering comparisons and contrasts of both films.
Filename: Hamfilm.wps
Elizabethan Superstition And
"Hamlet's" Ghosts
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5 pages in length. The connection between Elizabethan
ghostly superstitions and the fact that Shakespeare's
Hamlet is replete with their presence is no coincidence.
The writer discusses that while there is much discussion
and disagreement throughout the play as to whether or not
the ghosts actually exist, there is no doubt that they
endured partly as legitimate apparitions who plagued the
well-being of every man's soul, as well as being nothing
more than one's over active imagination. Bibliography
lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCghost.wps
Shakespeare's Hamlet / Tragic Elements
Analyzed
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A 5 page paper which examines William Shakespeare's The
Tragedy of Hamlet to determine whether or not it possesses
elements which qualify it as a tragedy (according to the
classical Greek definition of Aristotle), and apply them
as they would relate to the modern world. Bibliography
lists 2 sources.
Filename: Tragham.wps
Hamlet as a Tragic Hero
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9 pages worth of research and analysis illustrating Hamlet
as a tragic hero. Includes introductory section describing
much earlier sources of Shakespeare's play and some
possible sources from which he might have taken his idea.
Free outline included. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Hamletbi.wps
The Agonies Of Hamlet
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A 7 page paper discussing Hamlet's personal response to
the agonies of morality and over-analysis he suffers as he
contemplates the murder of Claudius. No additional sources
cited. Agony~1.wps
Filename: Agony~1.wps
Is
Hamlet a Misogynist?
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This 10 page paper explores the possibility that the
character of Hamlet, is a misogynist but concludes that he
is not. Misogynist overtones as contained in the society
are noted and compared and contrasted with misogyny
today.The 'nunnery' scene is highlighted. Bibliography
lists 8 sources.
Filename: Hamiso.wps
Hamlet / Appearance and Illusion Vs.
Reality
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An 11 page paper describing the decrepancies between
appearance or illusion vs. reality in Shakespeare's play
"Hamlet." The writer attempts to show the
conflict that develops as the title character attempts to
relate his own ideas about reality with the illusions of
reality that appear throughout the play. Bibliography
lists 15 sources.
Filename: Hamletil.wps
'Everyman' and Shakespeare's Hamlet -
Comparing the Medieval World View to the Modern
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This 5 page report discusses the fact that 'Hamlet' (1604)
and 'Everyman' offer an excellent comparison between
styles and dramatic license of their authors but even more
clearly, they show the differing attitudes and visions of
the world from the perspective of medieval times as
compared to modern. The dark brooding prince compared to
the hapless Everyman demonstrate a combination of
self-absorption and helplessness in the face of the
spiritual realm and the questions it provokes. No
secondary sources.
Filename: Bwevery2.rtf
Themes in "Hamlet"
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A 3 page discussion of the theme of reality vs. illusion
as it appears in Shakespeare's infamous
"Hamlet." No Bibliography.
Filename: Hamlet.wps
Character Analysis of Ophelia in William
Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”
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An 8 page paper which analyzes Ophelia in William
Shakespeare’s 'Hamlet,' to define her character’s role
within the play’s structure, considers Ophelia’s
mental state from the beginning to the end of her life,
and examines how she was mistreated by the other
characters. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TGoph.rtf
Imagery In Hamlet
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A 6 page paper that provides an overview of the most
significant imagery in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet,' including a
look at the importance of the ghost. Bibliography lists 7
sources.
Filename: Hamsend.doc
Imagery In Hamlet # 2
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This 5 page research paper examines William Shakespeare's
use of imagery in his plays, focusing exclusively upon
Hamlet. Specifically discussed are the dominant images of
Christian religion, disease, and nature. Bibliography
lists 5 sources.
Filename: Hamimage.wps
Laertes
& Fortinbras As Foils for Hamlet
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A 3 page essay discussing how the personalities and
behaviors of Fortinbras and Laertes highlight and contrast
with those of Hamlet. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Laerfoil.wps
Shakespeare's Hamlet / Murder or
Suicide?
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This 5 page paper argues that Hamlet, the character,
actually committed suicide despite evidence to the
contrary. The character's state of mind is analyzed along
with perceptions about suicide in general. No additional
sources cited.
Filename: Murdsuic.wps
The Element of Tragedy in William
Shakespeare’s "Hamlet"
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A 5 page paper which examines the element of tragedy in
William Shakespeare’s most famous play, Hamlet (1601),
and applies these tragic elements to modern world
experience.
Filename: TGtraham.rtf
Laurence Olivier's and Kenneth Branagh's
Film Versions of William Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'
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A 6 page paper which compares and contrasts Laurence
Olivier's 1948 film version of William Shakespeare's most
famous play, Hamlet, with Kenneth Branagh's 1996
interpretation, specifically considering the soliloquies,
and their importance to the dramatic action. Bibliography
lists 6 sources.
Filename: TGolibra.wps
Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' / A Poor Ending
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This 4 page paper provides documentation to support a
thesis that Shakespeare did not possess the skills to
write a satisfactory ending for Hamlet. No additional
sources cited.
Filename: Hamlet18.wps
Dramatic Structures and Themes of
William Shakespeare's 'Hamlet,' 'Othello' & 'King
Lear'
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A 5 page paper which compares the relationships between
the themes and dramatic structures of three of William
Shakespeare's most popular plays, Hamlet, Othello and King
Lear. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TGthemes.wps
Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'/ Helpful Study
Notes
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A 6 page document discussing various common study
questions related to Shakespeare's tragedy 'Hamlet.' No
additional sources cited.
Filename: Hamletq.wps
'Hamlet'
vs. 'The Prince' / The Dane & The Italian
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A 5 page paper comparing Machiavelli's 'Prince' and
Shakespeare's 'Prince Hamlet.' The writer feels that both
works represented important changing points in world
culture. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 2princes.doc
Oedipus & Hamlet
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An 8 page paper which compares and contrasts King Oedipus
in Sophocles' Oedipus the King and Shakespeare's prince,
Hamlet. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Hamoed.wps
Hamlet, King Lear and Oedipus Rex/A
Comparison
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A 5 page comparison of "Hamlet," "King
Lear," and "Oedipus Rex." The writer argues
that while the three plays are, of course, totally
different as to plot and characterization, they also have
points of similarity. While such things as deception,
murder and revenge create the prime motivating factors for
tragedy, when these factors combine with the intense
feelings that occur within familial relationships, they
serve to intensify the tragic aspects of a narrative line.
Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: 99compar.wps
The Authenticity of Hamlet’s Ghost
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This 5 page paper focuses on the ghost in Shakespeare’s
Hamlet and evaluates whether or not it is a true
incarnation of the main character’s father or a Satanic
creature. The paper concludes that indeed the ghost is
authentic and backs up the thesis with quotes and details
of the play. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA49gost .wps
Analysis of Hamlet and Ophelia in
William Shakespeare’s “The Tragedy of Hamlet”
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A 5 page paper which examines the relationship between
Hamlet and Ophelia in order to better understand why
Hamlet treats her the way he does. No additional sources
are used.
Filename: TGhamoph.rtf
Sex, Love, and Violence in
"Oedipus" and "Hamlet"
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A five page paper comparing Sophocles' "Oedipus the
King" with Shakespeare's "Hamlet." The
paper asserts that although many aspects of the dramatic
form of Shakespearean plays were built upon principles
codified by the ancient Greeks, Shakespeare's plays show
much more insight into what it means to be human.
Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: KBhamlt6.wps
Ben Jonson’s “Every Man” and
Shakespeare’s Hamlet – Comparing the Medieval World
View to the Modern
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This 5 page report discusses the fact that “Hamlet”
(1604) and “Every Man” (1599) offer an excellent
comparison between styles and dramatic license of their
authors but even more clearly, they show the differing
attitudes and visions of the world from the perspective of
medieval times as compared to modern. The dark brooding
prince compared to the “Kno’wells” and
“Brain-worm” demonstrate a certain cynical and
somewhat sly boldness, in both humor and tragedy, that has
faded as it evolved to the modern viewpoint. No secondary
sources.
Filename: BWevery.rtf
Hamlet
/ Imagery
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In 5 pages, the author discusses how William
Shakespeare uses imagery in the language of
Hamlet. No other sources are cited.
Filename: PChamim.doc
Comparison/ Huck Finn, East of
Eden, The Hamlet
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An 11 page research paper that compares The
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Samuel Clemens (aka
Mark Twain), East of Eden by John Steinbeck, and
The Hamlet by William Faulkner. The writer argues
that while the protagonists from these novels are
quite different, each author, to a certain extent,
portrayed how the character of a young male might
develop under adverse circumstances. Specifically,
each of these young protagonists grew up exposed
to what can be justifiably called some of the
worst parenting depicted in American literature.
Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: 99finetc.wps
The Betrayal of Hamlet
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A nine page paper looking at the psychological
reasons William Shakespeare's Hamlet begins to
mistrust people -- such as Ophelia -- who have
never given him any reason to do so. The paper
shows that he feels embittered and emasculated by
his inability to avenge his father's death.
Bibliography lists six sources.
Filename: KBhamlt8.wps
Hamlet's Sanity
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A 5 page paper which argues that while he seemed,
under the surface, to be completely rational and
methodical about his plans, Hamlet had lost some
of his sanity, or perhaps never really had a grip
on sanity. Bibliography lists 3 additional
sources.
Filename: RAhamsane.wps
Hamlet's Soliloquy
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This 5 page essay provides a tutorial on
summarizing and evaluating a critical essay on
Hamlet by Philip Burton. No additional sources are
listed.
Filename: KT2bnt2b.wps
Revenge as a theme in Hamlet and
Medea
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A Six page comparison of revenge as a theme in
'Hamlet' and 'Medea,' including the main
characters' attitude toward revenge, the amount of
control of outside, supernatural forces and the
role of madness in the two works. Lists 4
references.
Filename: 99reven.wps
Laurence Olivier’s and Kenneth
Branagh’s Film Versions of William
Shakespeare’s "Hamlet"
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A 6 page paper which compares and contrasts
Laurence Olivier’s 1948 film version of William
Shakespeare’s most famous play,
"Hamlet," with Kenneth Branagh’s 1996
interpretation, specifically considering the
soliloquies, and their importance to the dramatic
action. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TGolibra.rtf
Hamlet:
Tragic Hero.
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This 5 page paper examines the role of Hamlet as
tragic hero; and discusses this tragedy as a
"play within a play," as well as the
role of the major character as victim, or seeker
of revenge. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: BBhamlet.doc.
Shakespeare's
"Hamlet": Imagery
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6 pages in length. The entire reason that
literature exists is to present an image through
the written word. Thus, imagery is a critical
element to literary verse. Words represent
virtually everything in a play, including
inanimate objects, concepts, emotions, activity,
mental conditions and senses. Truly, one takes in
such a production with all of one's perception:
visual; olfactory; tactile; auditory; gustatory;
abstract; and kinesthetic; therefore, it would be
prudent to surmise that the imagery in
Shakespeare's "Hamlet" is effectively
represented by a ghostly apparition symbolizing
superstition and fear of the unknown. Bibliography
lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLChamlt.wps
The Portrayal of Women in Hamlet
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This 5 page paper looks at the way in which the
female roles in Hamlet are developed in comparison
to previous depictions of the same story and other
Shakespeare plays. The aspect of weakness and evil
is emphasised, whilst the results of the women's
decisions are shown to result in tragedy. The
bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEhamlew.wps
The Function of Laertes in
Shakespeare's "Hamlet"
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A five page paper looking at this minor character
in William Shakespeare's play. The paper traces
Laertes' behavior and motivations throughout the
play, and analyzes the way he shows up Hamlet's
weaknesses and accentuates his virtues. No
additional sources.
Filename: KBhamlt4.wps
Hamlet and Daisy Miller
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The notion of 'identity' is often interwoven with
both status and character. In literature, the
'identity' of a character is developed through a
number of literary devices such as dialogue,
observation or the opinions of others. This 2 page
paper compares and contrasts the identity of
Shakespare's Hamlet and Henry James' Daisy Miller.
No additional sources are listed.
Filename: KTdaiham.wps
Hamlet; A Character Analysis
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This 5 page paper argues the hypothesis that
Hamlet saw himself in a god like manner throughout
the play, even before he discovered the cause of
his fathers death. This is argued by looking at
his actions, words and his general behaviour and
is then further evidenced by direct quotes from
the play. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEhamlet.wps
Love and Tragedies in
Shakespeare's Plays : Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth,
Othello, and Hamlet
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In 10 pages, the author discusses the love and
tragedies of William Shakespeare's plays, focusing
on "The Most Excellent and Lamentable Tragedy
of Romeo and Juliet," "The Tragedy of
Macbeth," "The Tragedy of Othello, the
Moor of Venice," and "The Tragedy of
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark." Bibliography
lists 14 sources.
Filename: PCltsh.doc
Claudius
As a Sympathetic Character in William
Shakespeare's "Hamlet"
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A 5 page paper which considers how Claudius
reveals himself to be a sympathetic character in
five cited instances of William Shakespeare's
tragic play, "Hamlet." No additional
sources are used.
Filename: TGclauds.wps
Analysis of William Faulkner’s
“The Hamlet”
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A 7.5 page paper which analyzes William
Faulkner’s novel, 'The Hamlet,' specifically as
it chronicles the transition from the “Old
South” to the “New South.” Bibliography
lists 5 sources.
Filename: TGwfham.wps
Three Interpretations of
Ophelia’s ‘Mad’ Scene (Act IV, Scene V) in
William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”
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A 9 page paper which examines three
interpretations of Ophelia’s famous ‘mad’
scene in William Shakespeare’s tragic play,
"Hamlet," including renowned
Shakespearean scholar Andrew Cecil Bradley,
science-fiction author Isaac Asimov, and Victorian
stage actress Helena Faucit, who played Ophelia
throughout Europe during the late nineteenth
century. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGhamint.wps
Loneliness and Alienation in
William Shakespeare's Play, "Hamlet" and
in Emily Dickinson's Poem, "I Felt a Funeral,
in My Brain" (#280)
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A 6 page paper which examines the relevance of
loneliness and alienation in William Shakespeare's
play, "Hamlet" and Emily Dickinson's
poem, "I Felt a Funeral, in My Brain"
(#280) in terms of man's situation in the
contemporary world, specifically considering
theme, incident, character, symbolism and
atmosphere.
Filename: TGhamfun.wps
A Comparison of Themes In Hamlet
and Othello
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This five-page-paper compares the similar theme of
betrayal that runs constantly through the
Shakespearean plays Hamlet and Othello.
Bibliography lists three sources.
Filename: CWHamlet.wps
Dramatic Irony in "The Dumb
Waiter" and "Hamlet"
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A 5 page paper which discusses the play "The
Dumb Waiter," by Harold Pinter, and
illustrates its similarities to Hamlet in regards
to dramatic irony. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAdumbwtr.wps
Dramatic Structures and Themes
of William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,”
“Othello” & “King Lear”
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A 5 page paper which compares the relationships
between the themes and dramatic structures of
three of William Shakespeare’s most popular
plays, "Hamlet," "Othello" and
"King Lear." Bibliography lists 2
sources.
Filename: TGthemes.rtf
Honor,
Hamlet And Henry V
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Shakespeare, in the plays Henry V and Hamlet, has
given a number of distinct definitions of what
honor is and how people have the choice to act and
react honorably or not. This 6 page paper explores
the meaning of honor and examines these two plays
in terms of how honor is portrayed. No additional
sources are listed.
Filename: KTskphon.wps
Hamlet And Laertes
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On the surface, Hamlet and Laertes, from the play
by William Shakespeare, are very similar in
disposition and modes of behavior. One would think
that the level of similarities would bring them
together, however, during the course of the play,
the two are seen as opposed rather than as
compatriots. This 2 page paper explores the
relationship between the two characters. No
additional sources are listed.
Filename: KThamlat.wps
The Characters of Hamlet and
Laertes in William Shakespeare's
"Hamlet"
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A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts two of
Shakespeare's tragic characters. No additional
sources are used.
Filename: TGhamlae.wps
Hamlet adaptation and
explanation
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A 17 page research paper that begins with an short
original adaptation of Shakeskpeare's Hamlet. Set
in the present day, the writer explores the way
that Hamlet and Ophelia might interact under
today's social influences. Then the writer offers
an explanation of why the adaptation took this
particular form, using it to extrapolate on
Elizabethan society and how societal standards
affected the structure of Hamlet. Bibliography
lists 3 sources.
Filename: khhamada.wps
Analysis of How Act II, Scene II
of William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” Works
Within the Context of the Entire Play
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A 6 page paper which examines Rosencrantz and
Guilderstern’s response to King Claudius and
Queen Gertrude, Claudius’ response to the play,
“The Murder of Gonzago,” and Hamlet’s
response, or lack thereof to the Ghost.
Specifically considered will be how this scene
exemplifies Hamlet’s difficulties in responding
to Old Hamlet’s ghost’s sense of crisis. No
additional sources are used.
Filename: TGhamlii.rtf
“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
Filename: JLhamletmad.wps
The Great Gatsby and Hamlet
Compared
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This 5 page paper compares and contrasts these two
works, with a focus on specific characters. Nick
Carraway is compared to Hamlet and Tom Buchanan is
compared to Claudius. Thematic elements are also
discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA103Lit.wps
Hamlet's
Use of "King" and "Denmark"
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A 7 page paper which discusses the importance and
symbolism of the words "King" and
"Denmark" in Shakespeare's Hamlet. No
additional sources cited.
Filename: RAhmltkng.wps
Shakespeare's Selfish Fathers
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A 6 page paper showing the prevalence of the motif
of the self-serving father in Shakespeare's plays.
It particularly examines Prospero from The
Tempest, Lord Capulet from Romeo and Juliet, and
Hamlet's two fathers from Hamlet. Bibliography
lists one source.
Filename: Tempest2.wps
Women in Literature
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Examples from Hamlet and Candide : This 5 page
paper focuses on the characters Gertrude, from
Hamlet, and Cunegonde from Candide, to assess how
women were portrayed in each of these great pieces
of literature. An attempt is made to explain why
the authors likely portrayed their female
characters in a poor light and the phenomenon is
discussed in a general sense as well. The works
discussed are the only sources listed.
Filename: SA41Cand.wps
Hamlet and Ophelia as
"Seekers of Truth"
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(5 pp) The two-part question for our discussion is
first, Hamlet's relationship with Ophelia, and
then second who is responsible for Ophelia's
death. Then we will make some possible conclusions
about the relationship of truth and death in this
tragedy by Shakespeare.
Filename: BBhamoph.doc
Comparative Analysis of
Sophocles' "Oedipus the King" and
William Shakespeare's "Hamlet"
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A 5 page paper which considers the confident
arrogance of Oedipus and Hamlet, how when illusion
collides with reality, each protagonist is forced,
through their development as human beings, to
undergo a profound reappraisal of his position in
the universe. Specifically considered is whether
or not the truth set these heroes free. No
additional sources are used.
Filename: TGoedham.wps
Hamlet's Act I Soliloquy
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A 5 page paper discussing the use of language and
purpose in the scene 5 soliloquy of the ghost of
Hamlet's father. Shakespeare leaves no doubt as to
the ghost's and Hamlet's perception of the
circumstances surrounding the king's death. The
king asks for and receives a commitment from
Hamlet to avenge the king's death in a manner that
will be the most horrifying to those responsible,
placing no limitations on Hamlet's actions against
his uncle. He wants his wife to suffer longer,
however, and he gives Hamlet reprieve from the sin
of murdering his own mother. No other sources.
Filename: KSHamletSol.wps
Basic Film Review / Hamlet / The
Film
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A 2 page essay on this movie starring Mel Gibson.
The writer gives a personal response and feeling
for the film.
Filename: Hamlet4.wps
Shakespeare's
Proto-Feminism In 'Antony and Cleopatra' and
'Hamlet'
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A 10 page paper discussing the character of
Shakespeare's women in these two plays. The paper
specifically contrasts Cleopatra and Ophelia, and
discusses whether the Bard was a proto-feminist.
No additional sources cited.
Filename: Cleo.wps
Sexuality In Othello, Hamlet,
And Anthony & Cleopatra
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A 12 page paper describing Shakespeare's use of
sexuality in three of his plays. The writer
explores the themes of incest, adultery,
interracial love, and obsession. Bibliography
lists 5 sources.
Filename: Sexshake.wps
The Character Of Gertrude
(Queen) In Hamlet # 2
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This 4 page analysis explores this important
character's psychological makeup, motivations and
relationships as she is portrayed in the
Shakespearian tragedy.
Filename: Gertrud2.wps
Ophelia's Mental Changes in
Hamlet
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A well-developed 10 page paper tracing the mental
changes Ophelia displays as she slowly goes mad
during the course of the story. Bibliography lists
6 supporting/critical sources. FREE outline
included with paper!
Filename: Ophelia2.wps
The Character of Claudius in
'Hamlet'
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A 6 page explication of Claudius' significance in
the play. Writer discuss the evolution of his
character throughout the story, etc; Bibliography
cites 4 outside sources.
Filename: Claudius.wps
William Shakespeare's
"Hamlet": Is He Really Mad?
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5 pages in length. For the typical individual,
believing in ghosts was akin to presuming that the
apparitions were Satan taking on the appearance of
the dead in a jeopardizing fashion. William
Shakespeare's Hamlet also adopts such application,
particularly in the first half of the play, which
is both obvious and veiled at the same time; no
one wants to assume responsibility for seeing the
ghost when it initially reveals itself. In fact,
in the very first act, Hamlet warned his friends
that he might sham an antic disposition,
continuing to do so throughout the play as he
plots his revenge. Does the fact that Hamlet's
ability to see the ghost make him mad? Or does he
only appear to be mad because he has no one with
whom to relate these unsettling experiences?
Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCHmMad.wps
The Role of Women in Hamlet
& Canterbury Tales
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An 8 page paper examining the way women are
portrayed in Shakespeare's and Chaucer's works.
The paper concludes that both these authors treat
women with singular well-roundedness, exhibiting a
deep understanding of the female psyche.
Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Hamcan.wps
The
Tragic Flaws Of Hamlet And Oedipus
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A 5 page paper on these two classic plays by
Shakespeare and Sophocles. This paper analyzes
both plays to determine what makes them tragedies,
what their heroes have in common, how they are
different, and the dynamics that make each play
work.
Filename: Shaksoph.wps
Hamlet's Search for His Identity
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This 5 page paper evaluates Shakespeare's Hamlet.
The protagonist is examined through the use of his
soliloquies to see how he searches for his own
identity and the nature of man. Bibliography lists
2 sources.
Filename: SA114Ham.wps
Parallels in Golding's
"Lord of the Flies" and Shakespeare's
"Hamlet"
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A six page paper comparing these two works in
terms of their thematic and literary similarities.
Characterization is discussed extensively, along
with personification, irony, simile, metaphor, and
allegory. The paper concludes that both
Shakespeare and Golding show that our worst enemy
is often us. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: KBgoldng.wps
Villainy in Shakespeare's
"Hamlet" and "Othello"
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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 from the villain alone, but from the
personality clashes engendered by the conflict in
which the villain and hero find themselves
engaged. Bibliography lists three sources.
Filename: KBvillns.wps
Macbeth and Hamlet
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A 5 page paper which compares the characters of
Macbeth and Hamlet from the plays of Shakespeare.
Bibliography lists 5 additional sources.
Filename: RAmacham.wps
Gertrude's Guilt in William
Shakespeare's "Hamlet"
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A 5 page paper which examines examples from the
play's text which establish Gertrude's guilt as an
adulteress and a conspirator in the death of her
husband, King Hamlet. No additional sources are
used.
Filename: TGwsgert.wps
William Shakespeare's Hamlet
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A Melancholy Character; This 5 page paper
considers the way in which Hamlet can be seen as a
melancholy character and the way that distinction
between rationality and irrationality and between
normality and abnormality, start to crumble in
this characters representation. The bibliography
cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEhamle2.wps
The
Filmed Versions of Hamlet
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This 3 page paper looks at the
authenticity of the 1948 and 1997 versions
of this Shakespearean work and compares
and contrasts them. Both are compared to
the play as well. Bibliography lists 2
sources.
Filename: SA017Ham.wps
Hamlet's Tragic Flaw
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This 6 page paper takes the position that
Hamlet's tragic flaw was his extreme
emotionality. Several examples are noted
including his dying words and a
confrontation with Ophelia. No additional
sources cited.
Filename: SA110Ham.wps
Character Analysis of
William Shakespeare's "As You Like
It" and "Hamlet"
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A 5 page paper which examines how William
Shakespeare's comic and tragic
characterizations relate to our modern
world. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGwscom.wps
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.
Filename: khwomham.wps
Hamlet's Indecisiveness
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A five-page paper analyzing the many
instances in which the title character of
Shakespeare's classic play postpones
decisive action. The paper asserts that in
the long run, this procrastination causes
more injustice and hurts more people than
an early decisive action would have done.
No additional sources.
Filename: KBhamlt2.wps
Hamlet-Not Your Two
Dimensional Kind of Guy.
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(5 pp) It has been suggested, that the
play Hamlet is primarily a tragedy because
Hamlet is not up, to the task assigned to
him by the ghost. He simply is not the
medieval two-dimensional hero who performs
acts of revenge blindly." We are
using that thought as a base for
discussion of this Shakespearean play.
Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BBhamx2d.doc
“Hamlet” – Still
Debated After All These Years
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“Hamlet” – Still Debated After All
These Years: This 6-page essay examines a
number of critics’ opinions relevant to
some of Shakespeare’s themes in
“Hamlet.” Undoubtedly, this play and
most all of the Bard’s work will
continue to be a prime source of much
armchair discourse for additional
centuries to come. Bibliography lists 5
sources. SNHamlet.doc
Filename: SNHamlet.doc
The
Tragic Elements of Sophocles’ “Oedipus
the King,” William Shakespeare’s
“The Tragedy of Hamlet,” and Tennessee
Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie”
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A 5 page paper which examines how three
elements of tragedy and of the tragic hero
apply to the protagonists of King Oedipus,
Prince Hamlet, and Amanda Wingfield.
Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGtragic.wps
The Masks of Hamlet
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(5 pp.) When some thing is
"masked" we cannot tell who or
what it really is. Our premise is that
Hamlet is a play of many masks. In this
discussion we shall look at the major
ones. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BBhamask.doc
Journeys in Three
Shakespearean Plays
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A 5 page paper on the topic of the journey
as depicted in Hamlet, Othello, and Romeo
and Juliet. The writer notes that in every
case, the literal journey encompasses only
a very tiny section of the play; but the
hero's departure and return at that
precise point in the plot has great
significance to the outcome of the story
as a whole. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: Shakjou.wps
Shakespeare's Ophelia
and Mariana / The Power of Identity
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A 6 page analysis of these two characters
from 'Hamlet' and 'Measure for Measure'.
It notes that as similar as Ophelia and
Mariana seem on the surface, however,
their fates are very different. Ophelia
has had every advantage in life --
nurturing, guidance, and love -- but
Mariana is the one whose firm orientation
to her goal will allow her to triumph.
Bibliography lists four sources including
the two plays.
Filename: Mariana.wps
Shakespeare Put to Music
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A 5 page paper which examines the whether
or not the musical works of Verdi's 'Macbeth'
and 'Otello' ('Othello'), Mendelssohn's
incidental music for 'A Midsummer Night's
Dream,' Tchaikovsky's fantasy overture and
incidental music for 'Hamlet,' and Cole
Porter's 1948 musical, 'Kiss Me, Kate'
(based on 'The Taming of the Shrew')
capture the quality and mood of the
Shakespeare plays which inspired them, or
merely echo their plots. Bibliography
lists 7 sources.
Filename: TGmusic.rtf
Anti-Feminism In Five
Tales
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A 5 page paper that reviews Sir Gawain,
Wife of Bath (Chaucer), Hamlet and Much
Ado About Nothing in light of the
anti-feminine treatment of its women
characters. The writer argues that fear of
the feminine in these tales leads to the
necessity for control of the feminine.
Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: Antifem3.wps
Sin in British
Literature
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A 15 page analysis of the theme of sin as
developed in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales,
Shakespeare's Hamlet, and Milton's
Paradise Lost. It examines first the theme
as presented in the Book of Genesis, looks
at St. Paul's explication of it in the
book of Romans, then shows how the three
British writers mentioned above either
supported or rejected it. Bibliography
lists 11 sources.
Filename: Sin2.wps
Masters
of the Art - The Makings of Literary
Masterpieces
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A 5 page paper that examines the elements
needed to produce a literary masterpiece.
Included as examples are Shakespeare's
'Hamlet', Homer's 'Odyssey', and the Old
and New Testaments of the Holy Bible.
Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: LCMaster.doc
Shakespeare's
‘Renaissance Gentleman'
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A 4 page paper which provides the student
with an imaginative reenactment of William
Shakespeare's commentary on how he
expressed humanism in his quintessential
Renaissance man, Prince Hamlet of Denmark.
Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Renshake.wps
Shakespeare's Use of
Word-Plays
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An 18 page paper which examines the ways
in which William Shakespeare used
word-plays (puns) for erotic, humorous and
ironic purposes. Specific plays discussed
include Hamlet, Romeo & Juliet,
Merchant of Venice, Othello, A Midsummer
Night's Dream, As You Like It and The
Taming of the Shrew. Bibliography lists 9
sources.
Filename: TGwspuns.rtf
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