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

Love and Madness in “Romeo and Juliet” and “Macbeth”
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An 8 page paper which examines the theme of love and madness in Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” and “Macbeth.” Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAmaclov.rtf

Lyric Poetry in William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” “Antony and Cleopatra,” and “Richard II”
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A 3 page paper which examines specific scenes from each play to demonstrate how Shakespeare employed lyric poetry to achieve dramatic effect. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TGwslyric.rtf