Individual Responsibility/Romeo & Hamlet
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A 6 page essay that examines Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" and "Hamlet." The writer argues that, at first glance, the male protagonists appear to be propelled along by the action of each play. However, a closer examination of each of these works shows that, in each case, Shakespeare makes it clear that both Romeo and Hamlet must bear some responsibility for the tragic circumstances of their own demise. Romeo and Hamlet make choices that contribute to the tragic endings of these plays. Furthermore, there is the implication in each play that tragedy might have been avoided by the use of reason, rather than an over-reliance on emotion. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khromham.rtf

Influential Circumstances: Hamlet, Dr. Jeckyll, and Gus McCrae
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A 5 page paper which examines how different characters must deal with circumstances that they did not invent, but which clearly influence their lives. The characters discussed are Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Robert Louis Stevenson’s Dr. Jeckyll, and Gus McCrae from “Dead Man’s Walk” by Larry McMurtry. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAhamjek.rtf

Is Hamlet a Misogynist?
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This 10 page paper explores the possibility that the character of Hamlet, is a misogynist but concludes that he is not. Misogynist overtones as contained in the society are noted and compared and contrasted with misogyny today.The 'nunnery' scene is highlighted. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Hamiso.wps

Is Hamlet Mad?
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A 5 page paper looking at the question of Hamlet's sanity in Shakespeare's play. The paper argues that Hamlet was not mad, but seemed so on the basis of his behavior because he was unable to articulate his dilemma to anyone else. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Madham.wps

ISSUES OF INCEST IN SHAKESPEARE’S HAMLET
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This 4 page paper discusses the issue of incest as described in Shakespeare's, Hamlet. Correlation to modern theories on incest offered. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MBhamgert.rtf

Laertes & Fortinbras As Foils for Hamlet
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A 3 page essay discussing how the personalities and behaviors of Fortinbras and Laertes highlight and contrast with those of Hamlet. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Laerfoil.wps

Macbeth and Hamlet
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A 5 page paper which compares the characters of Macbeth and Hamlet from the plays of Shakespeare. Bibliography lists 5 additional sources.
Filename: RAmacham.wps

Madness in "Hamlet" and "Death and the Maiden" / Analyzed
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This 5 page research paper examines the madness depicted in the main characters of Prince Hamlet in William Shakespeare's play, Hamlet, and Paulina Salas Escobar in Ariel Dorfman's play (and screenplay), Death and the Maiden. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Hamaid.wps