“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

“Othello and Sonnet 87”
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A five page paper which looks at the theme of jealousy in Shakespeare’s Othello, and contrasts it with the more mature and rational perspective on emotional relationships which is demonstrated in sonnet 87 (Farewell, thou art too dear …) Bibliography lists 2 sources
Filename: JLothellosonnet.wps

“Othello”
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A 5 page paper which examines several elements in the Shakespeare play “Othello.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAothll.rtf

“Other” in Shakespeare’s Othello and Conrad’s Heart of Darkness
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A 5 page paper which examines the notion of “other” in Shakespeare’s Othello and Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAothdk.rtf

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

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

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

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

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