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.
Filename: Bolingbr.wps

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.
Filename: KBrichii.wps

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