Analysis of King Henry’s Statement to Prince Hal in William Shakespeare’s “Henry IV, Part I” (III.ii.93-96)
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A 4 page paper which uses this passage as a point of reference to develop a comparative analysis of Prince Hal and Richard II, Henry and Percy as presented in both “Henry IV, Part I” and “Richard II.” Specifically considered are to what extent is the king correct and in what ways is his statement limited or in error? No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGhenhal.rtf

Analysis of William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” and “Richard III"
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A 10 page paper which examines how Shakespeare’s view of kingship is represented in these plays. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGmacric.rtf

Bolingbroke and Richard II / Wars Of Blood And Land
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A 5 page paper analyzing the twin motifs of blood and land in Shakespeare's Richard II. The paper shows that the play was really designed to argue that lineage was not necessarily the best determinant of good government in order to uphold his own sovereign's legitimate title to the throne. No additional sources cited.
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Bolingbroke in Shakespeare's "Richard II"
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A six page paper analyzing the pivotal character of the usurper to Richard's throne. Particular attention is paid to the differences between Bolingbroke and Richard, and the reasons behind the success of Bolingbroke's reign after Richard was deposed. Bibliography lists four sources.
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Comparative Analysis of Destiny and Justice in William Shakespeare’s “Richard III” and “The Tempest”
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A 4 page paper which compares and contrasts how these concepts would be predominantly interpreted by Shakespeare’s audience in contrast with the postmodern perspective. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TGrictem.rtf

Comparative Analysis of William Shakespeare's 'The Tragedy of Richard the Third' and Richard Loncraine's 1995 Film, 'Richard III'
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A 10 page paper which examines how Richard III is presented as a caricature in both the play and film versions. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: TGrichrd.wps

Comparative Analysis of William Shakespeare’s “Richard II” and “1 Henry IV”
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A 2.5 page paper which examines how “1 Henry IV” is both a sequel to “Richard II” and yet also a play that is distinctly different in structure, theme, and content, concentrating on the major differences between the two. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TGhenric.rtf

Comparative Analysis of William Shakespeare’s “The Tragedy of King Lear” and “The Tragedy of Richard III”
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A 10 page paper which examines how each play explores the theme of appearance and reality. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TGklrich.rtf

Critiques of "Richard III"
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This 5 page paper discusses Shakespeare's play "Richard III," and critical reaction to it. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVCritR3.rtf

Deconstructing Film and Cross-Referencing Shakespeare’s “Hamlet" and “Richard the Third”
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This 5 page report discusses the fact that the unique aspect of the universality of very well-known works being turned into a cinema application is that the audience has easy access to the original text and, in fact, may have seen the story presented in a different context, in a number of circumstances. They are likely to know the story and are interested to see how it will be presented in a new format. Therefore, the ability to cross-reference the original work by Shakespeare and the modern adaptation serve as a valuable tool in defining style, impact, and effectiveness of the film adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s works. No sources listed.
Filename: BWdecon.

Hamlet or King Richard II: Tragic Hero
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A 5 page paper which examines the Shakespearean characters, Hamlet and King Richard II, and analyzes which would be more characteristic of Aristotle's tragic hero. The paper argues that Hamlet is a more sympathetic character and thus more of a tragic hero. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAhmlthr.rtf

How William Shakespeare’s Evil Richard III Rewrites History
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An 8 page paper which examines how Shakespeare’s Richard III rewrites history by portraying him as little more than a deformed and evil caricature despite his intelligence, cunning, and psychological astuteness. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGrichiii.rtf

Interpretations of "Richard III"
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This 8 page paper discusses the Ian McKellen and Al Pacino versions of "Richard III" and compares them to the text itself. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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King Richard III and Queen Elizabeth
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King Richard the Third is known historically as well as through the plays of William Shakespeare to be a notoriously evil man who seeks power above all else and lets nothing or no-one stand in his way. This 5 page paper presents the argument that Queen Elizabeth is one of the few characters that meets Richard on his own ground, without fear or complacency and manages to outwit him. No additional sources are listed.
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Kingship and Leadership in Shakespeare’s Richard II
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A 4 page paper which examines how Shakespeare explores kingship and leadership in his play Richard II. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RArlii.rtf

Lady Percy and Queen Margaret: Shakespeare's Females
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An 11 page paper which analyzes the character of Lady Percy in "Henry IV: Act I," and Queen Margaret in "Richard III." The paper argues that they are not your traditional female characters, in terms of gender definition of the Renaissance period, as was often the case with Shakespeare's women. The paper provides an examination of gender concerns in Shakespeare and the time period, and then discusses the works and the women under examination. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: RAshakfml.wps

Laurence Olivier's Richard III
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A 6 page paper on Laurence Olivier's film production of Shakespeare's history play. The paper looks at the way Olivier interpreted the character of Richard through five soliloquies delivered in the film, and determines whether these long looks into the contents of Richard's soul make him a sympathetic character. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Rich3.wps