A Feminist Approach to Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice
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A six page paper which looks at Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice from a feminist perspective, considering in particular the relationships between Jessica and Shylock, and Portia and Bassanio, and the use of masculine disguise in Portia’s courtroom appearance. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Essay Title: A Feminist Approach to Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice

A FREUDIAN PROFILE OF SHAKESPEARE’S BASSIANO
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This 4 page paper applies the theories of Freud to the character of Shakespeare's Bassanio from The Merchant of Venice. Brief synopsis included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MBmovenc.rtf
Essay Title: A FREUDIAN PROFILE OF SHAKESPEARE’S BASSIANO

A Letter to Othello
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A 3 page essay that takes the form of a letter to Othello, presumably sent to Othello before the final scene, which tells him of the deceptive nature of Iago and how he has misjudged both Cassio and his wife Desdemona. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khletoth.rtf
Essay Title: A Letter to Othello

A Midsummer Night's Dream / Act II, Scene II
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This 4 page report discusses the second scene of Act II of Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' from the perspective of a director and determining what the scene needs to accomplish. The scene is also examined for what it does to help explain the plot and continue to develop characters in the larger context of appearance and reality. No additional sources cited.
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Essay Title: A Midsummer Night's Dream / Act II, Scene II

A Midsummer Night's Dream / Shakespeare's Influence on Artists and Audiences
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A 6 page discussion of the importance of interpreting Midsummer Night's Dream to artists and audiences, whether as observers or readers. Rather than looking at a priori interpretations (although these are presented), the most important facet of interpreting this play is that the interpretation itself speaks to the audience for the specifics of teaching value in school and other life events. Not only is this view supported by contemporary evidence, but also by Shakespeare himself in the play through the words of Quince. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Essay Title: A Midsummer Night's Dream / Shakespeare's Influence on Artists and Audiences

A Midsummer Night's Dream / Shakespeare's Use Of Puns
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This 5 page report discusses the puns William Shakespeare loved to sprinkle throughout his work with a special look to 'A Midsummer Night's Dream.' Also discusses The Bard, Tragedy Of Cymbeline, & others. No additional sources cited.
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Essay Title: A Midsummer Night's Dream / Shakespeare's Use Of Puns

A Midsummer Night's Dream / Significance of ‘Rude Mechanicals'
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This 5 page research paper examines Shakespeare's use of the ‘rude mechanicals' and the purpose they serve in his fantasy play, A Midsummer Night's Dream. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Essay Title: A Midsummer Night's Dream / Significance of ‘Rude Mechanicals'