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Human nature and the consequences thereof are the central theme of many of Shakespeare's works. This essay discusses how King Lear reflects humankind, while comparing the story to various other works of literature.

From highly renowned king to insane homeless person, King Lear goes through quite a journey in this play.

Similarities found between Shakespeare's King Lear to Hamlet.

This is an analysis of Shakespeare's tragedy, "King Lear," focusing on the titular character's questioning of necessity in life and death.

An in-depth analysis of the relationships between parent and child in King Lear.

In William Shakespeare's King Lear, Gloucester and King Lear realize their follies only after the loss of an important faculty.

As one grows old, there is naturally an exchange of responsibility between the parent and the child. In King Lear, we see two sets of people in this situation.

Shakespeare's play, "King Lear," relies heavily on the concept of inversion to create the irony that adds so much to its dramatic impact.

This paper discusses the theme of language in Shakespeare's King Lear and the various ways that the characters in the play communicate.

Shakespeare's King Lear offers one of the great acting roles in drama, but most of the really memorable characters in the play are villains.

King of the Road

A funny poem I did when I was trying to write a paper over King Lear for my senior English class.

An essay exploring how Shakespeare incorporates Elizabethan ideas regarding deformity and illegitimacy as indications of an evil nature. The characters of Richard III and King Lear's Edmund are examined.

A triumph in all aspects of cinema presented in a two-DVD set that would rival any independent film study course. It is near impossible to watch this set and not become more educated about the art form.

Limerick Day celebrates the birthday of writer Edward Lear (1812-1888). It also, of course, celebrates Limerick poems. Limericks were popularized by Lear in 1846 in his "Book of Nonsense".

Lessons to implement to build career preparation and vocational skills.

A guide to choosing a monologue for an audition, and the factors that should be considered in order to make the best impression on a director.

President Bush has confessed to brushing up on his Shakespeare. Here's a suggested reading list from the Complete Works of William Shakespeare that any Commander-in-Chief should peruse.

Social and Literary commentary on what was supposedly Shakespeare's first play.

Create interesting characters for your fiction by giving them flaws.

This article will talk about McDuffie's upcoming run on Justice League.

Before you write that literary analysis from a Marxist perspective, make sure you know exactly what to look for in the text.

A delve into the melancholy mind of the greatest writer in English Literature.

With summer looming before us, residents of Greenville, South Carolina, are finding more fun activities to do right in their own downtown area. With the number of free activities offered this summer for all ages, no one should be bored.

It is my assertion that novels consistently provide their readers with a more accurate comprehension of humanity than does scientific psychology.

As an internet writer, do you have a certain philosophy? There are plenty to choose from, that's for sure.

Akira Kurosawa made 28 films in his life, and a third of them were samurai epics. His career was one of the greatest of any director of the 20th Century, and these films are all reasons why.

In The Tragedy of Macbeth, Shakespeare demonstrates how the most formidable and destructive evil originates from the human will to overthrow the laws of nature.

Women did not appear on the stage in England until the seventeenth century. The roles of women in William Shakespeare's plays were often played by young boys. However, Shakespeare wrote quite powerful roles for the women in his plays.

William Shakespeare is arguably one of the most important figures in English literature, contributing not only numerous plays but also his sonnets. Here examined is the man's life, and how both others and myself view his works.

Students create a pantomime for one of the previously read Shakespeare's plays, while the others guess which one and chart different movements used in the pantomime which will be used for a discussion on the plot similarities and differences among the plays.

Big breaks in any artistic endeavor are elusive. That doesn't stop the devoted. They do what they love. Often that is enough success.

"The Merchant of Venice" has been called Shakespeare's anti-Semitic play, with good reason. Anyone who sits through a traditional performance should not be condemned for believing Shakespeare was, indeed, a bigot. But, was he?

If you want to see sports events, plays, concerts, Indian art, photography, or to build your own boat, you can do it all this winter in Denver, Colorado.

This is a humor editorial - in mock-letter format - to Dr. William Cosby, EdD, the famous funnyman/activist whose favorite subjects include ridiculing his students.

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The Eighth Shanghai International Arts Festival opened its curtains on October 17th and runs until November 18th. The festival will include 73 programs from 26 countries and regions, including performing arts from music, theater, and dance to magic.

This paper investigates the use of music and song in Shakespeare's plays. It is useful as a source document for students of English literature.

How to find a professor to fit your laziness.

Corneill's play begins and follows the pattern of a typical tragedy, but has a cookie-cutter happy comedic ending which has led to the term "Tragicomedy" being used to describe it.

Who hasn't heard of the Beatles? With a prolific catalogue of songs spanning the 60's, here are ten tracks that best capture the evolution of the boys from breakthrough pop act to revolutionary artists.

This is a college-level research paper summarizing the evolvement of various types of entertainment Americans enjoyed during the late 1800's.

Ruminations on the romantic ideals expressed in Jean Jacques Rousseau's Reveries of a Solitary Walker.

Milton's portrayal of God and Satan upturn facile interpretations.

A brief history of Greek theater from it's beginnings centuries ago.

Most men need help with their wardrobe. Many businessmen don't get the respect they deserve at the office because they just don't look as though they deserve it. This guide will hopefully help you convey a powerful, professional image.

David Garrick, renowned British theatrical actor and manager, was born in Hereford, England February 19, 1717 and after a fairly long career as thespian, author and producer, he is considered to be one of the biggest contributors to 18th century theatre.

The Samurai film is to Japan what the Western is to the US, movies full of heroes who resonate to the Japanese character. In order to fully understand, instead of only enjoy, these movies, a Westerner needs to know Japanese history and culture.

Acknowledged as one of the greatest writers that ever lived, Shakespeare was also one of the most mysterious.