Emotion in Othello and Macbeth
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This 5 page paper examines the two Shakespearean tragedies and looks at the characters' abilities to use reason. It is suggested that the characters are run on emotion and use little reason. Several quotes from the plays are provided. No additional sources cited.
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Paper Title: Emotion in Othello and Macbeth

Evil and Self-Destruction in "Macbeth" and "Heart of Darkness"
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This 3 page paper discusses the themes of evil and self-destruction that are common to both "Macbeth" and "Heart of Darkness." Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Paper Title: Evil and Self-Destruction in "Macbeth" and "Heart of Darkness"

Growth: Macbeth
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A 3 page paper which examines the theme of growth seeds and procreation in Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Paper Title: Growth: Macbeth

Hamlet and Macbeth and the Art of Murder
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This 5 page paper discusses the various murders committed by Hamlet and Macbeth, and the consequences of these acts. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Paper Title: Hamlet and Macbeth and the Art of Murder

Historical basis of Shakespeare's Macbeth
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A paper which looks at the historical background to Shakespeare's Macbeth, and in particular the sources which he used for his characters and the extent to which the play is historically accurate. Bibliography lists 5 sources
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Paper Title: Historical basis of Shakespeare's Macbeth

Human Nature in Classics' Nature
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A 5 page paper discussing portrayal of natural events relating to human nature as provided by Dante, Shakespeare, Sophocles and Homer. The images portrayed here all can be related to conditions of the human mind at various stages. Emotions can take the form of the churning sea that the master calms, they can result in murder in the heat of a moment, or they can be cherished and nurtured over a lifetime to create a being that is truly evil. The nature of classical literature teaches lessons of avoidance. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: Human Nature in Classics' Nature

Human Potential for Evil: Macbeth
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A 3 page paper which analyzes Shakespeare’s Macbeth as it illustrates humanity’s potential for evil. No additional sources cited.
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Paper Title: Human Potential for Evil: Macbeth

Is Macbeth a Tragic Hero?
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This 5 page paper looks at Shakespeare's Macbeth and talks about his role as a tragic hero. Yet, while his life was tragic, his actions were far from heroic. Whether or not Macbeth was truly a hero is discussed. The concept of the tragic hero is defined and the paper concludes that Macbeth does not live up to the definition . Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Paper Title: Is Macbeth a Tragic Hero?

Julius Caesar and Macbeth
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A 7 page paper which discusses the theme and existence of power, and power struggles, in Shakespeare’s plays Julius Caesar and Macbeth. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Paper Title: Julius Caesar and Macbeth

Keys to Shakespearean Conflict
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(10 pp) In any tragedy, it is tension or conflict which keeps the play moving. Modern jargon would call it "spin" and "counterspin." In this discussion we will compare the sources of conflict in two plays, Othello and Macbeth. Iago and Lady Macbeth are our major obessives, the first prompted by frustration with being passed over in military command, and the second with a compulsive need for power and title.
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Paper Title: Keys to Shakespearean Conflict