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

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

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

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

'Measure For Measure,' Act 2, Scene 4
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In 3 pages, the author analyzes in detail the soliloquy of Isabella when she is speaking to Angelo in Act 2, Scene 4 of "Measure for Measure" by William Shakespeare. The importance of the lines in relation to the theme of the play, and the imagery are discussed. No additional sources cited.
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Paper Title: 'Measure For Measure,' Act 2, Scene 4

'Romeo and Juliet' / Effects of Harmony and Disharmony
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A 6 page essay on the artistic means by which Shakespeare brings about harmony—or resolution of the message—in the play. The writer compares and contrasts Act II:1 and Act V:3 with the other scenes to show how harmony is brought about through symbolism, characterization and theme. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Paper Title: 'Romeo and Juliet' / Effects of Harmony and Disharmony

'Romeo and Juliet' / Was it Love or Lust?
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A 5 page essay which examines whether this great love story reflected true love or the intense sexual attraction which is so often mistaken for love in Western culture. The writer demonstrates that Shakespeare intended for the audience to perceive that this consuming passion was the result of the extreme youth of the protagonists and that this was part of the tragedy. No additional sources cited.
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Paper Title: 'Romeo and Juliet' / Was it Love or Lust?

'The Merchant of Venice' / Deceptive Appearances
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A 5 page paper which examines the underlying theme of deceiving appearances that is present throughout William Shakespeare's classic comedy, The Merchant of Venice (1597).
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Paper Title: 'The Merchant of Venice' / Deceptive Appearances

'The Prodigal Hal' / Re-Writing Henry IV for the 1960's
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An 8 page paper examining the possibilities inherent in setting Henry IV, Part I in the 1960s instead of in the Elizabethan era. The paper examines settings, costuming, lighting, and music, and whether or not it would be advisable to update the dialogue at all. No additional sources cited.
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Paper Title: 'The Prodigal Hal' / Re-Writing Henry IV for the 1960's

'The Tempest' vs. 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
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A 7 page paper comparing and contrasting elements of the two plays. Comparisons on difficulties staging due to exotic locales of the plays, imagery, good v. evil. Contrasts on allegorical references in The Tempest. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Paper Title: 'The Tempest' vs. 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'