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

Analysis of Kenneth Branagh’s “Hamlet”
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This 4 page report discusses the well-known actor/director Kenneth Branagh’s 1996, four-hour movie of “Hamlet.” The report takes the view that “Hamlet” itself did not translate all that well in director Branagh’s interpretation. As is typical with any production of “Hamlet,” it was better than many and less powerful than others. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWbranag.rtf

Analysis of King Henry’s Statement to Prince Hal in William Shakespeare’s “Henry IV, Part I” (III.ii.93-96)
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A 4 page paper which uses this passage as a point of reference to develop a comparative analysis of Prince Hal and Richard II, Henry and Percy as presented in both “Henry IV, Part I” and “Richard II.” Specifically considered are to what extent is the king correct and in what ways is his statement limited or in error? No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGhenhal.rtf

Analysis of Macbeth’s Lines in Act II, Scene III (100-105) and Act V, Scene V (20-29)
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A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts two pivotal lines in the play, then discusses how Shakespeare’s use of language helps to reveal Macbeth’s changing state of mind. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGmacsol.rtf

Analysis of Murder Aftermath Scene in William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" (Act II, Scenes II and III)
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A 5 page paper which analyzes the aftermath of King Duncan's murder in Act II, Scenes II and III in William Shakespeare's tragic play, "Macbeth." Specifically considered are what is revealed about the characters in these scenes, their relationship, the symbolic and plot significance of the knocking door, and the significance of the porter's speech, in terms of plot as well as its contribution to the play's aesthetic unity.
Filename: TGmacbii.wps

Analysis of Oliver Parker’s Film Interpretation of William Shakespeare's “Othello”
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A 7 page paper which examines the influences on the work, how it came to be, both in terms of its creator (an interpretation of William Shakespeare’s tragic play) and environmental factors such as politics, culture, and technology. Also provided is a description and analysis of the film’s tone, structure, and message, and also discusses the effects of the work on culture, specifically its past and present impact upon social change. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TGopoth.rtf

Analysis of Ophelia’s Prose in Act III, Scene I (155-166) of William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”
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A 5 page paper which examines explains the meaning of the poetic passage and considers how it affects the plot of the play. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGophiii.rtf

Analysis of Prospero in William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”
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A 5 page paper which examines to what extent Prospero can only be fully understood in relation to other great tragic figures. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TGproher.rtf

Analysis of Protagonist Coriolanus in William Shakespeare’s “The Tragedy of Coriolanus”
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A 5 page paper which examines how Coriolanus could be considered “a mama’s boy,” citing examples from the play. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGcorio.rtf