The Tempest and All's Well That Ends Well / Liberation & Coercion
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A 6 page paper comparing pairs of characters in these two Shakespearean plays. Specifically, the paper compares the way Prospero restricts Miranda's freedom versus the way Helena entraps Bertram, and contrasts the two plays' very different resolutions. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Liberco.wps

The Three Levels of Love in Shakespearean Works
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This 10 page paper suggests that Shakespeare had intended to create three levels of love as related to the three sayings as contained in the caskets of the Merchant of Venice. Three levels of love are explored in the Merchant of Venice, Measure for Measure, As You Like It and The Twelfth Night. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA343Shk.rtf

THE USE OF TEMPTATION BY SHAKESPEARE
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This 4 page paper shows Shakespeare's use of temptation by giving examples and explanations from three of his plays: Hamlet, Othello, and Macbeth. Quotes cited directly from text. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MBtemp.rtf

Two Critical Views of Shakespeare’s Comedies
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This 3 page paper discusses Richard Levin’s dark perspective on the comedies, and compares it to C.L. Barber’s “festive” approach. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HV2crshk.rtf

Villains in Shakespeare
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A 5 page paper which argues that the villains in "Hamlet," "Richard II," "Othello," and "The Tempest" are made more villainous by the apparent weaknesses in the heroes. The primary Shakespearean work focused on is "Hamlet." Bibliography lists 8 additional sources.
Filename: RAshkvll.wps

Vincentio & Prospero/Measure & Tempest
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A 5 page essay that compares and contrasts the characters of Prospero in The Tempest and Duke Vincentio in Measure for Measure. The writer argues both Prospero and Vincentio demonstrate god-like authority over the other characters, but this should be seen within the cultural context of the Elizabethan era. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khvinpro.rtf

Women in Shakespeare’s “Winter’s Tale” and “Much Ado About Nothing”
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A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts the women in Shakespeare’s “Winter’s Tale” and “Much Ado About Nothing.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAwmnsh.rtf

Works of Shakespeare / The Importance of Reviewing Critical Literature
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In this 5 page essay, the writer recounts how remarkably important critical sources (i.e., books, articles, etc;) were in helping them to understand various plays of Shakespeare and truly appreciate them. The writer presents what they "got" from plays like Macbeth, Othello, & King Lear on their own, and then to what subtle points other authors helped them open their eyes. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Shakelit.wps

“The Winter’s Tale,” “Pandosto” and Paulina
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This 5 page report discusses the original inspiration for Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale" that was Robert Greene's "Pandosto." In Shakespeare's play, an additional character, Paulina, has been added to the story. Her role in the play is examined and explained.
Filename: BWpandos.rtf

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