Shakespeare

Write an analysis of one work . Choose one work from one time period in the list of accepted works below.

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Analysis Write an analysis of one work . Choose one work from one time period in the list of accepted works below: Note: The one work you choose MUST be selected from only one of the periods in the list below. (suggested length of 3–6 paragraphs total) Classical Period: Sappho [Like the very gods] ca. … Read more

Analyze hamlet’s ever-changing treatment of the Idea of death. How does Hamlet’s understanding of death in the afterlife change over the course of the play, and what explanation does Shakespeare offer for this development and Hamlet’s character?

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Death and mortality Analyze hamlet’s ever-changing treatment of the Idea of death. How does Hamlet’s understanding of death in the afterlife change over the course of the play, and what explanation does Shakespeare offer for this development and Hamlet’s character? There should be At least two quotes out of the novel/play hamlet to support your … Read more

Othello Essay : How do the other characters react to Othello’s skincolor or to the fact that he is a Moor? How does Othello see himself?

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Othello Essay Write a 4-5 paragraph essay answering the prompt; include evidence and commentary in each body paragraph. Discuss the role that race plays in Shakespeare’s portrayal of Othello. How do the other characters react to Othello’s skincolor or to the fact that he is a Moor? How does Othello see himself? Use evidence from … Read more

How do the metaphors used in Shakespeare’s “Sonnet 73” contribute to that poem’s argument, central idea, or theme?

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Shakespeare How do the metaphors used in Shakespeare’s “Sonnet 73” contribute to that poem’s argument, central idea, or theme? Write an 800-900-word essay. No secondary sources are necessary for this essay. This essay should be properly formatted according to MLA standards. As this calls for an argumentative essay, it should contain a few important features: … Read more

Shakespeare: Write an essay on one of the following in Macbeth

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Shakespeare Write an essay on one of the following in Macbeth : Fate versus free will The nature of evil Appearance versus reality The effect of guilt on the human mind The nature of kingship 1.Focus The paper presents an argument and supports the arguments with examples and direct quotes. The paper also demonstrates the … Read more

Plato’s arguments: consider the claims Plato makes against poets and artists and discuss whether Shakespeare offers a defense against Plato’s arguments or agrees with them in the tempest.

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Plato’s arguments Consider the claims Plato makes against poets and artists and discuss whether Shakespeare offers a defense against Plato’s arguments or agrees with them in The Tempest.(3 pages) Be sure to lay out the basis of your comparison clearly. You might want to think about Prospero’s relationship to knowledge, power and other characters in … Read more

Desdemona’s Love: discuss if Desdemona actually fell out of love with Othello or was it all in his head.does the reader know if she stopped loving him?

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Desdemona’s Love Discuss if Desdemona actually fell out of love with Othello or was it all in his head. Does the reader know if she stopped loving him? Since there is no concrete verification of love, and it only exists as a mutual agreement, how can we tell if Desdemona stopped loving him or even … Read more

What is Shakespeare telling us about his play and our lives through your chosen theme?what is he trying to tell his readers through it and his play?

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Examine an idea or theme, which runs throughout the text of Hamlet and relates to the class focus on gender. Ideally, you can build upon work from your last homework (but, if you need to refocus, then that’s fine, too!). You will closely analyze moments when your chosen idea appears and consider the idea’s importance … Read more