Comparison of Three Passages in Act I of William Shakespeare's "King Lear" (I.i.85-93), (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.85-93), (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.
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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: KS12thLear.rtf

Conflicting Values in Shakespeare’s “King Lear” and “Midsummer Night’s Dream”
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A 10 page paper which examines conflicting values and emotional tensions within the families of Shakespeare’s works lead to disruption and damage. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Contextual Interpretation and Analysis of Quotes from Specific Passages in “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight,” Geoffrey Chaucer’s “The Wife of Bath’s Prologue, and William Shakespeare’s King Lear (Act III, Scene IV)
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In three pages specific quotes from these respective classic works of literature are contextually interpreted and analyzed. Two sources are listed in the bibliography.
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Creative Essay on the ‘Revolutionary’ King Lear
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In three pages this creative essay considers the possibilities of King Lear, instead of falling victim to old age and resigned to defeat, adopts a more ‘hippie’ attitude and organizes a revolution against daughters in order to win back his power. Two sources are listed in the bibliography.
Filename: TGrevlear.rtf

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.
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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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Edmund and the Concept of Opportunist Power in William Shakespeare’s “King Lear”
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An 8 page paper which examines how Edmund is a Machiavellian character of scheming complexity, and may be perceived as both villainous and sympathetic. Specifically considered is the character’s political development and how he will exploit any opportunity to achieve his goals. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TGedmund.rtf

Experiencing William Shakespeare’s “The Tragedy of King Lear”
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A 5 page paper which examines how although terrible events occur within that could not be more pathetic, the play is not a depressing experience. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TGwsking.rtf

Familial Relationships in “King Lear”
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This 5 page paper discusses the familial relationships in “King Lear,” with particular emphasis on Lear and his daughters. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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