Assignment: 1) Choose a character in a play or musical (not a film) as a subject for a Character Makeup Analysis. The character must be from a historical period play (pre 21st century period). The play must be set within that period. In other words, you cannot study Mrs. Lovett from Sweeny Todd then place […]
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Explain the manner in which the literary form of soliloquy shapes your view of Hamlet.
Shakespeare”Respond to the following, using sources under the Explore heading as the basis of your response: Discuss your reaction to the character of Hamlet in the two (2) soliloquies from the text. Consider the extent to which you sympathize with him and / or think he is self-absorbed. Explain the manner in which the literary […]
Discuss the influence of history/myth on Shakespeare’s three plays of your own choice.
Discuss the influence of history/myth on Shakespeare’s three plays of your own choice.
Discuss Shakespeare’s portrayal of the changing relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth throughout the play.
Topic: MACBETH ESSAY Read and critically analyse Shakespeare’s Macbeth in terms of theme, plot development, character and symbols within the text, your task now is to write an analytical essay. Choose ONE of the following topics as a focus for an indepth discussion of Macbeth. You need to include evidence from the play to support […]
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?
Hamlet Essat So it’s should be focusing on death and mortality. It’s the 2nd prompt. You should 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 […]
Discuss the role that race plays in Shakespeare’s portrayal of Othello. How do the other characters react to Othello’s skin color or to the fact that he is a Moor? How does Othello see himself?
Othello Essay Write a 4-5 paragraph essay answering the prompt; include evidence and commentary in each body paragraph. Prompt: Discuss the role that race plays in Shakespeare’s portrayal of Othello. How do the other characters react to Othello’s skin color or to the fact that he is a Moor? How does Othello see himself? Use […]
What is Shakespeare suggesting about women’s value in the family?-How does the play’s discussion of fidelity-commitment intersect with its statement about marriage?
Specific ideal in Othello related to theme Examples of starting off questions that can lead to a research paper on Shakespeare’s Othello: What is Shakespeare suggesting about women’s value in the family? How does the play’s discussion of fidelity and commitment intersect with its statement about marriage? What is Shakespeare saying about jealousy? What is […]
What is Shakespeare telling us about his play and our lives through your chosen theme?
Your essay will 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 […]
Write a four paragraph essay analyzing The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark by William Shakespeare through one critical literary lens studied in class
Your task is to write a four paragraph essay analyzing The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark by William Shakespeare through one critical literary lens studied in class (avoid reader response). Just a reminder, your thesis should not include the title of the play, author, or character names. Instead, make it debatable and include the […]
Write a four (4) page research paper on a common theme (love, hate, religion, ethics, egotism, manipulation, victimization, subjugation, etc.) that is inherent in Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House and William Shakespeare’s Othello.
Write a four (4) page research paper on a common theme (love, hate, religionShakespeare, ethics, egotism, manipulation, victimization, subjugation, etc.) that is inherent in Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House and William Shakespeare’s Othello. Your paper must include at least four scholarly sources for support. Both a Works Cited, Bibliography, and thesis statement are mandatory.
