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A Brief Biography of William Shakespeare, an English Playwright (557 words, 3 pages)

William Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564. He was baptized on April 24,1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. He was the third of eight children born toJohn Shakespeare and Mary Arden. John was a well-known merchant and Mary was thedaughter of a Roman Catholic member of the gentry. Shakespeare was educated ... Read More

The Epilogue of the Tempest, a Play by William Shakespeare (607 words, 3 pages)

The Epilogue of the Tempest by William Shakespeare is an excellent -- if not the best -- example of Shakespeare's brilliance. In 20 lines Shakespeare is able to write an excellent ending to his play, while speaking through his characters about Shakespeare's own life and career. Even more amazingly, he ... Read More

The Role of Women in Taming of the Shrew and Twelfth Night, Two Plays by William Shakespeare (1099 words, 4 pages)

It is curious to note the role of women in Shakespearean literature. Many criticshave lambasted the female characters in his plays as two-dimensional and unrealisticportrayals of subservient women. Others have asserted that the roles of women in hisplays were prominent for the time and culture that he lived in. That ... Read More

An Overview of the Factors of Time and Fate in Romeo and Juliet, a Play by William Shakespeare (936 words, 4 pages)

Time and Fate in Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet, said to be one of the most famous love stories of all times, is a play anchored on time and fate. Some actions are believed to occur by chance or by destiny. The timing of each action influences the outcome ... Read More

The Tragedy of Richard III, a Play by William Shakespeare (1258 words, 6 pages)

1. "The tragedy of Richard III lies in the progressive isolation ofits protagonist". Discuss.From the very opening of the play when Richard III enters "solus",the protagonist's isolation is made clear. Richard's isolation progressesas he separates himself from the other characters and breaks the naturalbonds between Man and nature through his ... Read More

The Interpretation of Macbeth, a Play by William Shakespeare, as a Tragedy or Satire (2098 words, 13 pages)

Macbeth Tragedy or Satire?William Shakespeare wrote four great tragedies, the last of which was written in 1606 and titled Macbeth. This "tragedy", as it is considered by societal critics of yesterday's literary world, scrutinizes the evil dimension of conflict, offering a dark and gloomy atmosphere of a world dominated by ... Read More

An Analysis of the Blood Symbolism in Macbeth, a Play by William Shakespeare (905 words, 5 pages)

I am going to prove that in the play Macbeth, a symbol ofblood is portrayed often(and with different meanings), and thatit is a symbol that is developed until it is the dominating themeof the play towards the end of it.To begin with, I found the word "blood", or different formsof ... Read More

An Overview of the Characters in Macbeth, a Play by William Shakespeare (1831 words, 10 pages)

Macbeth is presented as a mature man of definitelyestablished character, successful in certain fields ofactivity and enjoying an enviable reputation. We must notconclude, there, that all his volitions and actions arepredictable Macbeth's character, like any other man's at agiven moment, is what is being made out of potentialitiesplus environment, and ... Read More

The Consequences of One’s Action in King Lear, a Play by William Shakespeare (1996 words, 10 pages)

Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear is a detailed description ofthe consequences of one man's decisions. This fictitious man isLear, King of England, who's decisions greatly alter his life andthe lives of those around him. As Lear bears the status of King heis, as one expects, a man of great power but ... Read More

An Analysis of the Characters in Hamlet, a Play by William Shakespeare (891 words, 3 pages)

Sir Fortinbras and noble knights of the army of Norway, I stand before you todayto tell a tale of a martyred hero to whom we must remember. Hamlet be thy name. Hewas a friend and a leader. About eight months ago Hamlet was distraught, I'd never seenhim like this before. ... Read More

The Characterization of Marcus Brutus in the Tragedy of Julius Caesar, a Play by William Shakespeare (870 words, 4 pages)

William Shakespeares play, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, is mainlybased on the assassination of Julius Caesar. The character who was incharge of the assassination was, ironically, Marcus Brutus, a servantand close friend to Julius Caesar. But what would cause a person to killa close friend? After examining Brutus relationship to ... Read More

An Overview of the Tragedy Concept in Hamlet, a Play by William Shakespeare (908 words, 6 pages)

Aristotles Poetics is considered the guide to a well written tragedy his methods have been used for centuries. In Aristotles opinion, plot is the most important aspect of the tragedy, all other parts such as character, diction, and thought stem from the plot. Aristotle defines a tragedy as an imitation ... Read More

Self-indulgence and Neglect as Themes in Henry IV, a Play by William Shakespeare (1010 words, 2 pages)

A successful monarchy relies upon a stable leader who is concerned with the satisfaction of those he rules over. Henry Bolingbroke the IV in Shakespeare's Henry the IV Part I follows a trend set by his predecessor in Richard II of self-indulgence and neglect of his kingdom. These leaders worry ... Read More

How to Play the Guitar, a Complex Instrument (1529 words, 3 pages)

The GuitarOne the most awe inspiring sights is a brand new Gibson, Les Paul edition guitar. Its fine finish and unique headstock just scream American pride. Most people only see the flashy body and hear the trademark sound and never understand exactly how they work. The electric guitar is probably ... Read More

An Analysis of the Act IV of Romeo and Juliet, a Play by William Shakespeare (1054 words, 2 pages)

By Oliver Palmer 10A (olleeuntergrund.org)?No pulse shall keep his native progress, but surcease. No warmth, no breath, shall testify thou livest. And in this borrowed likeness of shrunk death thou shalt continue two and forty hours, and then awake as from a pleasant sleep? (Act 4, Scene 1).With these words, ... Read More

Honor That Played a Major Role in Becket (786 words, 3 pages)

Honor. What is honor? Honor is the feeling or expression of admiration, respect, or esteem. This idea played a major role in Becket. To whom did Thomas Becket's honor belong?...to KingHenry II?...to God? Well, this changed, not only in direction, but also in intensity, throughout theplay. In the play, we ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Imagery in the Play Macbeth by William Shakespeare (442 words, 1 pages)

"Imagery, and It's Impact in the Play Macbeth"The tragedy Macbeth by Shakespeare conveys blood imagery throughout the play. By representing imagery in a metaphoric way, it establishes sympathy between the main character and the audience, and questions the sanity of Macbeth. By creating sympathy between the audience and Macbeth, understanding ... Read More

An Analysis of the Tragic Hero of Julius Caesar From William Shakespeare’s Play of the Same Name (590 words, 2 pages)

This year in English, we have studied many different characters. We havestudied the works from Ancient Greece, England, about King Arthur, and of Oedipus, just to name a few. One type of character we have studied throughout this year is the tragic hero. This character starts high, and falls low ... Read More

An Analysis of the Play Henry V by William Shakespeare (927 words, 4 pages)

This play is not about King Henry IV but about the future King Henry V. Theplay talks primarily about Prince Henrys growth from a young foolish man to a matureadult. The Princes growth is mainly measured by the way his father feels or would feel (ifhe knew) about the Princes ... Read More

An Analysis of the Character and Actions of Macbeth in the Play Macbeth by William Shakespeare (561 words, 1 pages)

MacbethBy Jim SnoxallIn the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare, the character Macbeth is highly respected at first but then because of his own actions falls from grace and is killed. His life turns from glory to become meaningless. Macbeth is responsible for his own downfall because he lets ambition, fear, ... Read More

An Argument That the Humanitarian Aid Is Playing the Wrong Role in the Right Game (1569 words, 3 pages)

Caroline Bucherfinal paperHumanitarian Aid.Playing the wrong role in the right gameFor the United States the Human Rights position in Latin America is based on image. History has taught us that as in any game, the United States also plays by their priorities, this meaning that depending on time, decisions change ... Read More

A Plot and Setting Review of the Play “Lysistrata” (511 words, 1 pages)

Lysistrata is a play written in 411 BC by Aristophanes. At that time in Greek history, the city-states were constantly warring with one another. Consequently, the women were left at home. One woman, Lysistrata, was so fed up with the fighting that she called all of the women of Greece ... Read More

A Comparison of the 1968 Movie, the 1996 Movie and William Shakespeare’s Original Play Romeo and Juliet (2476 words, 4 pages)

Romeo and Juliet comparison of the 1968 movie, the 1996 movie, and Shakespeare's original text. Romeo and Juliet has been a popular story for over 400 years, either by the play written by Shakespeare, or a poem written earlier than that. In the 20th century, two directors created their own ... Read More

An Overview of the National Hockey League Players Safety (734 words, 1 pages)

SHOULD THE NHL MAKE THEIR PLAYERS WEAR MORE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTPROTECTIVE GEAR EQUALS SAFETY IN THE NHL The NHL should force their players to wear protective gear. Three reasons why protective gear should be worn are one, it would prevent physical injuries two, the players would set a good example for ... Read More

An Analysis of the Light Emitting Diode Display in Technological Advancement (275 words, 2 pages)

Wavelength 3.5 10-7m to 7.5 10-7m Sources Very hot bodies (progressively red-hot, yellow-hot and then white-hot),discharge lamps (eg, most bulbs), phosphorence and fluorescence of other typesof electromagnetic radiation into visible light. Detection Photographic plates, photocells, the human eye. Uses Cathode ray tubes, which emit light, are used for televisions, computermonitors ... Read More

The Display of All the Aspects of F.O. Matthiessen’s Fulll Development the Private Life of F.O. Matthiessen (4431 words, 19 pages)

F.O. MatthiessenThis poem displays all the aspects of his skill in their fulldevelopment. By choosing the very kind of theme upon which the nineteenth century spilledout its worst sentimental excesses, it is as though he deliberately set out to demonstratehis complete break with the Southern romantic past.The diction works upon ... Read More

An Introduction to the Essay on the Topic of Jealous Wife Play (1531 words, 6 pages)

Susan HoweI was always going to be an artist though the art form changed. There was the sense, Isuppose from my father, that because I was feminine, anything would do except lawor history. Those disciplines were for men. Civil rights activist he was, liberal he was,yet he was adamantly opposed ... Read More

An Introduction to the Essay on the Topic of the Play Arizona (2025 words, 8 pages)

John BeecherI fear that I am an interloper on this evenings program. Iam not a collector of "Arizoniana" but rather my wife and I are producersare producers of Arizona imprints which we hope other people are going to collect. Somedistant day perhaps, after we have gone to our rewards -- ... Read More

A Biography of Stephen Vincent Benet, an American Playwright (780 words, 1 pages)

The play "The Devil and Daniel Webster" was written by Stephen Vincent Bent in 1938. Stephen Vincent Bent was born in 1898 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. His education came from Yale University and the Sorbonne in Paris, France. "The Devil and Daniel Webster" has a wide array of characters, each with ... Read More

A Biography and Life Work by Tennessee Williams, an American Playwright (774 words, 1 pages)

Tennessee Williams is known for his powerfully written psychological dramas. Most of his works are set in the southern United States and they usually portray neurotic people who are victims of their own passions, frustrations, and loneliness. The play represents the conflict between the sensitive, neurotic Blanche DuBois and the ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013