A Psychological Analysis of Hamlet
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A 6 page discussion of the mental condition of one of Shakespeare’s most notable characters. This paper assesses that condition under our modern understanding of depression. The Court physician is notified of Hamlet’s condition in the form of a letter from “The Psychological Association of the Future”. The physician is urged to intervene in the situation before Hamlet’s condition degrades to the point that there is no recovery. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPhamlet.rtf

A Sociological Analysis of Romeo and Juliet
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This 5 page paper looks at the Montagues and Capulets to determine how much emphasis on social class was placed in the original Shakespeare work. West Side Story and Shakespeare in Love is compared and contrasted to Romeo and Juliet. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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A Sociological Look at Shakespeare's Othello
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This 8 page paper evaluates Othello sociologically with attention to racism. The work is viewed in both historical context and in modern terms. The possible intent of the author, and effects of the play, is discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA145Oth.rtf

Abnormal Behavior and Treatment: Lady Macbeth
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A 5 page paper which examines the abnormal behavior in Shakespeare’s character Lady Macbeth. Possible treatment options are discussed as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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About "Macbeth"
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This 5 page paper considers several aspects of the play "Macbeth," including whether or not the ending is happy or sad, who the protagonist is, how the setting affects the story, and its themes and symbols. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: HVReMacb.rtf

Absence of Mothers in Six Plays by William Shakespeare
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A 10 page paper which examines why mothers are conspicuously absent from the plays “The Taming of the Shrew,” “As You Like It,” “Henry the IV (Parts 1 and 2),” “Othello” and King Lear.” Specifically considered are what Shakespeare gains through the fracturing of the family structure, considers whether or not motherhood is completely absent, if the conspicuous absence forms a unique presence, where this leaves the children, how it affects matters of parenting, mothering, child-rearing, childbirth, nursing, and whether or not there are mother substitutes in any of these plays. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGwsmom.rtf

Act I, Scene III of William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”
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A 5 page paper which considers why Ophelia’s brother and father advise her to be wary of Hamlet’s attentions and affections. It examines how Laertes and Polonius perceive Hamlet, and discusses whether they are simply being protective or offer reasons for offering such a warning. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGhami.rtf

Act III: Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
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A 3 page paper which analyzes Act III in Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” as it relates to the rest of the story. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAmidiii.rtf

ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL
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This 3 page paper discusses All's Well that Ends Well as a problem play. Brief synopsis given, characters contrasted, examples given from the play, quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MBallswell.rtf