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Shakespeare's
King Lear / An Analysis of all the things King Lear Learns
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In 5 pages, the author analyses all the thinks that King Lear learns in
William Shakespeare's King Lear. "'The Tragedy of King Lear' is, as
its title claims, a tragedy that was written by William Shakespeare.
Both the primary plot and the sub-plot in the play contain tragic
elements and great suffering. It is the story of fate stepping in and
deciding Lear's actions for him. Lear's fate was not a good one. Unlike
some of Shakespeare's protagonists, Lear thought himself great. He was
wrong. He had an eye-opening experience, but by then, it was too late.
During his journey though life, King Lear learned a great many things.
In order to fully understand the play, these things must be
analyzed." Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PClear.doc
Comparison of Dante from 'Inferno' and King Lear from
Shakespeare's 'King Lear'
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In 5 pages the author discusses the similarities and differences between
Dante and King Lear. ''King Lear' is a tragedy that was written by
William Shakespeare. 'Inferno' is part one of a three-part story, which
was written by Dante Alighieri. Although both stories are tragedies and
contain great suffering, Dante is without a doubt the stronger of the
two characters. The men share a commonality of fate stepping in and
deciding their actions for them. Dante's fate, however was a much better
one than Lear's was. Dante thought himself unworthy and Lear thought
himself great. They were both wrong. Both men had eye-opening
experiences. In Lear's case, it was too late.'
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A Critical Analysis of William Shakespeare's
"King Lear"
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A 7 page paper which specifically examines how Lear is to blame for the
tragedies which befall him; how Lear's suffering forces him to change
and show pity; the point at which Lear discovers who really loves him;
how the Gloucester/Edmund/Edgar subplot parallels the primary plot of
Lear and his daughters; what Lear learns with Cordelia's death; and how
authority transfers from Lear to Edgar, and how Edgar learns what Lear
learned, which is why he becomes the legitimate ruler of the kingdom at
the play's conclusion. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGwslear.wps
Shakespeare’s “King Lear” and Groucho Marx’
“Duck Soup”
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This 5 page report makes a comparison between Shakespeare’s “King
Lear” and Grouch Marx’s “Rufus T. Firefly” from the 1933 movie
“Duck Soup.” Both rely on the audience’s expectations as part of
the larger story. In “King Lear” those expectations are justifiably
founded. In “Duck Soup,” expectations are turned upside down and
made ridiculous. “King Lear” serves as one of Shakespeare’s
darkest tragedies in terms of the madness, intrigue, and political
warfare that takes place in the context of the rule of just one man. The
madness, intrigue, and warfare of “Duck Soup” demonstrate the
ludicrous nature of vanity and its results. Bibliography lists 3
sources.
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Richard VIII And King Lear
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A 5 page evaluation of the roles these two kings played within the
confines of their individual plays. 'King Lear' by Shakespeare, and 'A
Man or All Seasons' by Robert Bolt are the plays under examination. The
evaluation of the two kings is in context of their effectiveness in
relationship to those around them. Being that they are both kings of
great influence they are incredibly effective in most regards. This, of
course, is not to say that their effectiveness could be deemed as
positive in most cases, but that their personalities and their positions
predestined them to effectiveness. No additional sources cited.
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Comparison of Twelfth Night and King Lear
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An 8 page paper comparing and contrasting these two Shakespeare plays.
In terms of contrast, there are few of Shakespeare's plays that have
more points of difference between them than "King Lear" and
"Twelfth Night." "King Lear" is the darkest tragedy
Shakespeare wrote; "Twelfth Night" is a rousing, bawdy comedy
that has lost nothing in the 350 years that have passed since it was
written. In spite of their obvious differences, there are similarities
as well, the greatest of which is that all is not as it seems.
Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KS12th-Lear.wps
King Lear's Britain / A World Ruled by Evil ?
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A 10 page paper analyzing the twin plots and three character groupings
in Shakespeare's play. The paper shows that each of Lear's characters
has some goodness (or at least a readily-understood motivation for his
misdeeds), and that it takes mitigating circumstances to bring out his
or her wicked behavior. Thus, King Lear's Britain is not truly a world
ruled by evil; it was Lear's sin in the beginning that sparks the later
evil in the play. Bibliography lists 6 additional sources.
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Jane Smiley's
"A Thousand Acres": Departure From Shakespeare's "King Lear"
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5 pages in length. Jane Smiley's "A Thousand Acres" has long been
compared to Shakespeare's "King Lear"; while there are many
similarities to the classic play, one can readily argue that there are just as
many departures from "King Lear," as well. One of the most pertinent
departures addresses women and their place in society, with the overt
implications of fear and control represent the role women play in Smiley's
"A Thousand Acres." Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TLCacres.wps
The Fool in King Lear
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A 4 page paper which discusses the character of the fool in King Lear. The
foundation of the discussion is that of the fool having been referred to as 'the
uncanniest character in Shakespeare.' This is analyzed as well as the incident
of the fool leaving halfway through the story, never to appear again. The paper
utilizes the work of Harold Bloom in 'Shakespeare: The Invention of the Human'
as well as 'King Lear.' No additional sources cited.
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Kingship And Downfall In Beowulf And Lear
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A 5 page paper comparing Beowulf and Shakespeare's King Lear in terms of the
protagonists' deaths at the end of their respective works of literature. The
paper observes that Beowulf's overconfidence caused him to die precisely as he
wanted -- a hero -- while Lear's vanity caused him to die a tragic and humbled
death. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Learbeo.wps
King Lear and Cordelia
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A 5 page essay exploring the irony of Cordelia's continued love and loyalty for
and to her father, King Lear, despite his mistreatment of her. The irony is seen
in the fact that when Lear finally realizes and can admit his mistake to
Cordelia, it is too late. His curse of her has been acted upon. This writer
supports the opinion that the Fool is actually Cordelia in disguise and cites
text that suggest this is, in fact, true. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Cordel.wps
The Problems of Old Age in King Lear
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A five page paper which considers the ways in which the attributes and problems
of old age in modern society are dealt with in Shakespeare’s King Lear, both
in terms of the character of Lear himself and his interaction with his family.
Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: JLlear.wps
Shakespeare's King Lear and the Apocalypse
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This 7 page paper considers the views of society regarding the apocalypse and
how we can see these perceptions which originate from the bible brought to life
in the literary works of the time. The example chosen is King Lear, a pagan king
who has many flaws. The bibliography sites 5 sources.
Filename: TElearap.wps
King Lear & His Multi-faceted Personality
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A 7 page paper examining King Lear in terms of the statement 'The power of
Shakespeare's plays is that they present man simultaneously in all his aspects.'
It argues that in Lear Shakespeare created a character who encompasses good and
evil, power and weakness, greed and generosity -- in short, all human attributes
-- within one personality, and does so convincingly. Bibliography lists 5
sources.
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Hamlet, King
Lear and Oedipus Rex/A Comparison
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A 5 page comparison of "Hamlet," "King Lear," and
"Oedipus Rex." The writer argues that while the three plays
are, of course, totally different as to plot and characterization, they
also have points of similarity. While such things as deception, murder
and revenge create the prime motivating factors for tragedy, when these
factors combine with the intense feelings that occur within familial
relationships, they serve to intensify the tragic aspects of a narrative
line. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Protagonist's Search for Identity in King Lear
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A 5 page analysis of the development of Lear's own character. The writer
demonstrates how the play chronicles Lear's growth until his suffering
is made complete by his realization of the part he played in his own
downfall and the tragedy in general. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Lear4.wps
The Nature of Love in King Lear
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A 10 page research paper concerning conditional and unconditional love
as shown by the characters in Shakespeare's play. The writer argues a
relevant thesis and details the nature of types of love and how each
character exemplifies it, with emphasis upon Lear and Cordelia.
Bibliography lists 7 sources. Kinglea
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King Lear / Appearance Vs. Reality
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A strong, 6 pages analysis of how King Lear is a study in duality. The
theme of appearance versus reality is a reoccurring one throughout the
play and as the writer demonstrates, nothing is as it seems.
Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Learapp.wps
Dramatic Structures and Themes of William
Shakespeare's 'Hamlet,' 'Othello' & 'King Lear'
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A 5 page paper which compares the relationships between the themes and
dramatic structures of three of William Shakespeare's most popular
plays, Hamlet, Othello and King Lear. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TGthemes.wps
The Power of Religious Redemption in William
Shakespeare’s 'King Lear'
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A 5 page paper which focuses on the nature of evil in William
Shakespeare’s play, 'King Lear,' and Shakespeare’s attempts to
analyzed its origin, whether human or divine, in a primarily pagan
Elizabethan England. There is an attempt to provide student
understanding, through character analysis, to the question: Does
Shakespeare provide any evidence that qualities of Christian mercy
promises salvation from sin? Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TGrelear.rtf
The Fool in King Lear
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A 5 page paper about the character of the Fool in King Lear. The writer
describes why the Fool acts as the only character with wisdom and
insight, and the dramatic effect that this serves. No additional sources
cited.
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Comparison
of Three Passages in Act I of William Shakespeare's "King
Lear" (I.i.95-93), (I.i.148-159), and (I.iv.106-126)
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A 5 page paper which compares three passages from Act I of William
Shakespeare's "King Lear" (I.i.95-93), (I.i.148-159), and
(I.iv.106-126), to determine the significance or pattern that arises
when the passages are read alongside each other. Also considered is the
language itself used in these passages with close attention not only to
what is said but how it is said by the characters.
Filename: TGlear.wps
Dramatic Structures and Themes of William
Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” “Othello” & “King Lear”
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A 5 page paper which compares the relationships between the themes and
dramatic structures of three of William Shakespeare’s most popular
plays, "Hamlet," "Othello" and "King
Lear." Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TGthemes.rtf
King Lear / Goneril's Soliloquy
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A 4 page paper in which King Lear's eldest daughter, Goneril, explains
her wicked behavior toward her father; her husband, Edmund; and her
sisters, Regan and Cordelia from her own, positive rationale.
Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Goneril.wps
Death and Dying in William Shakespeare's "The
Tragedy of King Lear" and Johann von Goethe's "The Sorrows of
Young Werther"
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A 5 page paper which compares and contrast the protagonists' views on
death and how they speak of their own dying in William Shakespeare's
"The Tragedy of King Lear" and Johann von Goethe's "The
Sorrows of Young Werther," concentrating on one key passage from
each work, and closely analyzing how the emotions of each man are
expressed. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGleawer.wps
The Significance of Taking a Breath in King Lear
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6 pages in length. An analytical look at the specific importance of
taking a breath in Shakespeare's "King Lear." Using several
instances from the play -- as well as quotes from others -- the writer
highlights Shakespeare's purposeful use of this otherwise common human
activity. Bibliography lists 4 supporting sources.
Filename: Kinglear.wps
Shakespeare's King Lear: Romantic Literature
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Shakespeare's King Lear is a study in the art of writing on a myriad of
levels. This 5 page paper asserts that within the play is an element of
Romanticism that wasn't defined until a century after the play was
written. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KTromler.wps
King Lear & The Question Of Man
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This 4 page paper examines the William Shakespeare play, King Lear in
terms of how it inherently attempts to answer the question, "What
is man?"
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Anger
Conflicts in Hamlet, Othello & King Lear
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A 3 page paper on the anger-based emotional conflicts in Shakespeare's
works: Hamlet, Othello and King Lear. The basis for this anger and the
results of the anger-induced behavior by the works' protagonists is
presented within the family structure. Bibliography list 1 source.
Filename: Hokl.wps
A Comparison of William Shakespeare’s “King
Lear” With Sir Laurence Olivier’s Interpretation of the Character
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A 5 page paper which analyzes the original William Shakespeare play,
"King Lear," then compares it with the interpretation of the
TV film version starring Sir Laurence Olivier. Bibliography lists 2
sources.
Filename: TGolear.wps
Shakespeare’s “King Lear” as an Example of the
Tragic Hero
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This 4 page essay discusses the concept of the tragic hero, using
Shakespeare’s “King Lear” as an example. The tragic hero
traditionally chooses his good by an act of will and suffers from its
corresponding evil. Tragedy is thus morally simple, however
psychologically complex it may be. It is a strategy for choosing between
alternatives and experiencing the consequences of that choice. No
secondary sources.
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A Comparison & Contrast of Akira Kurosawa’s
“Ran” With William Shakespeare’s “The Tragedy of King Lear”
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A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts Akira Kurosawa’s 1985
film, “Ran” with William Shakespeare’s play, “The Tragedy of
King Lear” to determine whether or not the film is a successful
adaptation, remaining true to the theme of the play, but occasionally
deviating to reflect a Japanese historical perspective. Bibliography
lists 3 sources.
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Shakespeare's King Lear / The Earl of Gloucester's
Subplot and Role in the Play
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In 5 pages, the author discusses the subplot of the Earl of Gloucester
and his role in William Shakespeare's King Lear. No other sources are
cited.
Filename: PCwskl.doc
King Lear and Oedipus As Tragic Heroes
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A 5 page paper discussing Lear and Oedipus as tragic heroes, as defined
by Aristotle. Cites characteristics of each figure, discussing each
man's basic goodness and his sense of right and wrong and how each deals
with violations of his own conscience. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Learo.wps
Old Age as Depicted in Shakespeare's "King
Lear" and Rembrandt's Self Portrait
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A 5 page observation that old age is a subject which can be presented
quite differently by different forms of art and artists. While the
graphic arts have the capability of best illustrating the physical
effects of old age, literature can be contended to best represent the
spiritual and social effects of old age. Perhaps the best contrast of
this difference in presentation can be found in the work of two of the
greatest artists of all time, Rembrandt and Shakespeare. While Rembrandt
was a indisputable master of the canvas and brush, Shakespeare was a
master of the pen. Two of their most obvious depictions of old age which
can serve as a point of comparison are Shakespeare's "King
Lear" and Rembrandt's self portrait during the latter years of his
life.
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King Lear / Always A
Positive Outcome
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A 5 page paper discussing the view that no matter how much adversity Lear faced,
there was always a way for him to rectify things, that he was always in control
and each decision would ultimately reap a positive end. Argument uses only
Shakespeare's play. No additional sources cited.
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The Transformation of Shakespeare’s Lear
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A five page paper looking at the way suffering transforms William
Shakespeare’s “King Lear” from an arrogant, dictatorial king into a man
who realizes the folly of his ways. The paper shows that he is brought down by
his own vanity, but humbled by his recognition that he has brought it upon
himself. No additional sources.
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Natural Law in Shakespeare’s “King Lear”
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A five page paper looking at the Elizabethan concept of natural law in relation
to this play by William Shakespeare. The paper asserts that Shakespeare’s
audiences believed that there was a natural, cosmic order of things ordained by
God, and Lear violated it so many times in the first act alone that the tragic
results were his just desserts. No additional sources.
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King Lear / Analysis Of Double Plot
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A 5 page paper analyzing the twin plots of Shakespeare's play -- that of the
dispossession of Lear by his two evil daughters, and the usurpation of
Gloucester's lands and power by his illegitimate son. The paper shows that the
moral of both stories is the same: that we do not always judge our children
according to their merits, but rather by the show they put on -- and when we
misjudge those closest to us in this way, disaster cannot help but result. No
additional sources cited.
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Irony in Lear, Tartuffe, and Achebe
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A 5 page analysis of three works-- Shakespeare's King Lear, Moliere's Tartuffe,
and Achebe's No Longer at Ease—in order to discuss the role that irony places
in the creation of literature. No additional sources cited.
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King Lear / Was He Truly Mad ?
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A 7 page paper discussing whether the protagonist of Shakespeare's play was
really mad. The paper concludes that at the beginning of the play he was only
mildly senile, but was gradually driven mad over the course of five acts from
shock, humiliation, and grief. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Madlear.wps
Earthly vs. Divine
Justice In King Lear
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A 6 page paper contrasting the varying ways justice is defined in this epic work
by Shakespeare. The paper concludes that 'earthly justice' is dispensed
according to subjective human affections and can thus be either merciful or
cruel, while 'divine justice', or the forcible return of events to the way they
were originally ordained to be, is completely objective but not always what
humans would call 'fair.'Bibliography lists four sources.
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The Search For Meaning In King Lear & Macbeth
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A 6 page paper looking at these two Shakespearean plays in terms of
twentieth-century psychologist Viktor Frankl's theories on the relationship of
suffering and meaning in life. The paper concludes that both Shakespeare and
Frankl show that without a sense of meaning whose ground is in the self, life
has no meaning at all. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: Learmac.wps
Disguise and Deception in Shakespeare's 'King Lear'
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A six page paper looking at these two interrelated themes in Shakespeare's
classic tragedy. The paper traces the recurring motif of disguise in the play
and shows how it can be used aggressively, to harm or conquer, or defensively,
to protect oneself from attack. No additional sources.
Filename: KBlear4.wps
Othello's Iago vs. King Lear's Edmund
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A well-written 3 page essay in which the writer compares Iago and Edmund as two
villainous characters-- neither of them at all admirable. Parallels are drawn
between the two and sufficient evidence is given to support the thesis that we
should not sympathize with either one of them. No Bibliography.
Filename: Iagoking.wps
'Antony & Cleopatra' vs. 'King Lear' / The Villain as
Himself
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A 5 page paper looking at both these plays by William Shakespeare in terms of
the playwright's use of villains. The paper shows that in both these plays, the
protagonist is at least partly responsible -- through the shortcomings of his
own character -- for his own defeat. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Cleolear.wps
Motif of Disguise in "King Lear"
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A 5 page paper on disguises and deception in Shakespeare's play. The writer
details the use of both physical and emotional disguises by the characters, and
how this works to advance the plot and also to describe characters. Bibliography
lists 4 sources.
Filename: Learmask.wps
Analysis of William Shakespeare's "Macbeth,"
"King Lear," and "The Winter's Tale"
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A 5 page paper which examines moral issues in a trio of Shakespearean plays.
Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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King Lear and His
Daughters
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This 6 page paper talks about the relationship that the king, of Shakespeare's
King Lear, has with his daughters. The plot, as it concerns the relationships,
is discussed. Goneril, Regan and Cordelia are each evaluated in terms of their
personalities and how they relate to their father. No additional sources cited.
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The Unities of Literature -- “Oedipus Rex,” “King
Lear,” and Neoclassicism
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This 18 page report discusses the three unities in literature of time, place,
and action and the fact that each has its own set of specific rules. When
comparing Shakespeare’s “King Lear” and Sophocles “Oedipus Rex” in
light of how the three unities are followed, it becomes clear where Shakespeare
deviated but Sophocles’ work is representative of the formula. Bibliography
lists 12 sources.
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Is King Lear to Blame?
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(5 pp) In the modern world would we blame an eighty- year old man for much of
anything? We might say, to ourselves, he didn't know what he was doing, he's
old, forget it. Such were not the lessons that Shakespeare wanted to impress on
us with the story of King Lear. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BBlearbl.doc
Comparative Character Analysis of Joseph Conrad’s “Heart
of Darkness” and William Shakespeare’s “King Lear”
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A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts the characters of Marlow and Kurtz
in “Heart of Darkness” with Lear and Gloucester in “King Lear.” No
additional sources are used.
Filename: TGhodlea.rtf
Life, Works, & Contributions of Actor John Philip Kemble
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A 9 page research paper on the eighteenth-century British actor and theater
manager. John Philip Kemble was well-known in his day for his portrayal of the
major Shakespearean tragic heroes — Hamlet, Macbeth, King Lear — but his
major contribution to the theater was undoubtedly his recognition that set
design is an integral part of the theatrical experience. Bibliography lists 4
sources.
Filename: Kemble.wps
The Importance Of Time in Fourteenth - Seventeenth Century
British Literature
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A 5 page paper contrasting the various kinds of temporality shown in Chaucer's
The Canterbury Tales; the morality play Everyman; and Shakespeare's King Lear.
No additional sources cited.
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Questioning Authority In Renaissance Drama
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A 6 page paper looking at Shakespeare's King Lear, The Tempest, and Spanish
playwright Lope de Vega's Fuente Ovejuna in terms of the degree to which they
permit characters to question and flout authority. The paper argues that this
has a great deal to do with the medieval view of government as a God-given
hierarchy, and only as humanism began to take hold could authority be
questioned. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Monstrous and
the Human in Shakespeare and Dante
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A seven page paperlooking at William Shakespeare's King Lear and Dante's Inferno
in terms of their use of animal symbolism as a metaphor for the monstrous
aspects of the human psyche. The paper concludes that in both works human
weakness and shortsightedness bear responsibility for a punishment which
sometimes doesn't seem to fit the crime. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: KBmonstr.wps
The Postmodern Shakespeare
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A 10 page analysis of the validity of the opinions of philosopher Stanley Cavell
regarding Shakespeare's five greatest tragedies -- Hamlet, Othello, King Lear,
Macbeth, and Antony and Cleopatra. The paper concludes that Cavell's insights,
contained in his book Discovering Knowledge in Six Plays of Shakespeare, can be
appropriately applied to Shakespeare, because Shakespeare's mindset was very
similar to that experienced by many people in the late twentieth century -- as
well as aberrant for the early seventeenth. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Postshak.wps
Parent/Child Conflict in Three Shakespearean Plays
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A five page paper looking at the way conflict between parents and children
(specifically, between fathers and daughters) is rendered in three Shakespearean
plays -- "King Lear," "Romeo and Juliet," and "The
Tempest." The paper concludes that when parents are unable to understand
their children, conflict ensues -- but when these parents refuse to change,
tragedy results. Bibliography lists three sources.
Filename: KBlear5.wps
Family Dynamics as Seen Through the Literature of the Ages
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This 5 page report discusses the fact that great epic literature can always
serve as a means by which social theorists and historians are able to gain some
measure of understanding into a culture’s ideals and belief systems. Families
and family dynamics are key ingredients in literature throughout the ages. The
Bible, “The Epic of Gilgamesh,” Shakespeare’s “King Lear,” the
comedies of Aristophanes, and the poetry of Sappho are all proof of that. No
additional sources listed.
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Shakespeare’s “King Lear” and the Ever-Changing Response
of its Audiences
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This 5 page report discusses Shakespeare’s “King Lear” and the fact that
it serves as one of his darkest tragedies in terms of the madness, intrigue, and
political warfare that takes place in the context of the rule of just one man.
Every audience, in every age, has found some unique aspect of the play that
allows them to be certain that Shakespeare created the work with their time
period and situation in mind. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Fathers In Shakespeare
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This 7 page paper analyzes the behaviors the fathers in three specific plays:
Much Ado About Nothing, King Lear, and Macbeth. The attributes of the fathers
caused the deaths of their children in two cases and significant heartache in
the other. The three share some similarities in terms of their personalities and
goals in life but they are also quite different from each other. The writer
points out these differences and similarities with supporting text. Bibliography
lists 5 sources.
Filename: Shakdads.wps
Heroism and Tragedy in Sophocles and Shakespeare
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An eight page paper comparing Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex and Shakespeare’s King
Lear in terms of their development of the tragic hero. The paper concludes that
the way Shakespeare has developed his hero also owes much to the influence of
Sophocles and Greek tragedy. Bibliography lists seven sources.
Filename: KBlear.wps
Free Will in Four
Works of Western Literature
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A six page paper looking at the issue of free will as it is developed in
Sophocles' 'Oedipus Rex'; Christopher Marlowe's 'Doctor Faustus'; Shakespeare's
'King Lear'; Walter Mosley's 'Devil in a Blue Dress'. Each author argues that
the protagonist's free will is in fact tempered by social or cultural factors
that make his free will not so free. Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: KBfrewil.wps
Imagery and Metaphor Analysis
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A 5 page paper answering 4 questions analyzing these techniques, three from the
first scene of King Lear and one from Madame Bovary. No additional sources.
Filename: KSimagery.wps
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
"Three Unities" in Literature
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A 10 page paper which provides a detailed examination of the three unities, then
discusses how they may be manifested in Sophocles' play, "Oedipus Rex"
and William Shakespeare's "King Lear." Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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The Journey of the Tragic Hero -- The Common Theme in “King
Lear” and “Death of a Salesman”
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This 5 page report discusses Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” and
Shakespeare’s “King Lear.” In both plays, the primary character repeatedly
demonstrates himself to be a manifestation of the tragic hero. Each are dramas
that have endured because they acknowledge the fact that each person is
ultimately responsible for the actions he or she sets into motion. Bibliography
lists 3 sources.
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