S/LI/240. Discuss the representation of the relationship between Prospero, Ariel and Caliban in The Tempest in the light of competing critical interpretations of the play

The paper analyses Shakespeare's play 'The Tempest' focusing on the characters of Prospero, Ariel and Caliban and speculating on the relationship between them.

S/LI/238. 'Shakespeare's work changed substantially through his career. But such change wasn't always for the best: Cymbeline and the Sonnets are in many ways less satisfactory than A Midsummer Night's Dream and Richard II'. Discuss whether this is a convincing judgement

The paper examines the work of Shakespeare arguing whether 'Cymbeline' and the Sonnets are inferior to his earlier plays. The changes in Shakespeare's work throughout his career are analysed in the historical context with reference to the theatrical conventions of the time. The themes and images of the Sonnets are discussed.

S/LI/235. Explore the relationships between freedom and various forms of constraint, imprisonment, coercion and slavery represented in The Tempest.

The paper analyses Shakespeare's play 'The Tempest' focusing on the character of Prospero and his treatment of Caliban and Miranda. The roots of Prospero's power are discussed touching on the themes of slavery, imprisonment and freedom.

S/LI/225. To what extent does Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet prepare the audience for tragedy?

The paper looks at Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet from the perspective of the signs of doom predicted by the characters. The prologue of the play is analysed; the characters of Romeo and Juliet are discussed; the meaning of tragedy is defined.

S/LI/221. 'The Tempest' is a play about power. With particular reference to Act 1 - Scene 2, explore how Shakespeare presents power in 'The Tempest'

The paper analyses the symbols of power used by Shakespeare in his play "The Tempest" discussing the effects of noises and sounds, retelling the plot of the play, and commenting on the representations of magic.

S/LI/215. Analysis of the Hamlet's Character

The paper analyses the character of Shakespeare's Hamlet reviewing opinions of literary critics about his sanity, discussing the sources of his psychological instability and analyzing the features of his personality.

S/LI/212. Desperate Housewife in Shakespeare's Macbeth

The paper analyses the character of Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' discussing the relationship between femininity and evil, and arguing whether Lady Macbeth was an ideal wife trying to achieve success for her husband.

S/LI/209. Comparing grammar and lexis of Hamlet and Oliver Twist

The paper offers a comparative analysis of the grammar, lexis and use of figurative language in the selected sections of Shakespeare's Hamlet and Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist. Observations are made about Elizabethan vs. Victorian English.

S/LI/186. King Lear: A Man More Sinned Against than Sinning

The paper examines the theme of sinning in Shakespeare's 'King Lear' analysing the development of the protagonist's character.

S/LI/178. Is Henry V a Radical Demystification or a conservative ratification of the Monarchy in the English Renaissance, or is such a question left ultimately unanswered? Refer to Marlowe's Edward II

The paper examines Shakespeare's interpretation of King Henry the Fifth in his play Henry V discussing the ideology of the English Renaissance in the historical context and arguing the objectivity of the King's portrayal. Comparison is drawn with Christopher Marlowe's portrayal of Edward the Second.

E/S/27. SHAKESPEARE'S CULTURE: Consider the proposition that all sources of authority in Shakespeare's plays are, ultimately, masculine. In what does woman's power or authority reside, especially when their men are kings, princes, soldiers, scholars?

The paper examines the gender theme in Shakespearian plays analysing the difference in status between male and female characters and arguing the existence of patriarchal authority and masculine power.

S/LI/229. What difference does it make to post-colonial readings if the inner identity of the dominated / the 'other' / the powerless is claimed to be a reinterpretable construction of social or cultural power, rather than a natural / biological fact?

The paper examines the symbol of colonised people in the historical context analysing the character of Caliban in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' and arguing whether his identity as a savage was a social construction.

S/LI/156. Using a Shakespearean passage, give a detailed account of the origins of various words and any semantic change that has occurred.

This paper examines the origins of certain words used in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' and how these words have undergone semantic change. Linguistic terms such assemantic narrowing, semantic extension, Amelioration and pejorative changes, radiation and specialisations are discussed. INTRODUCTION TO THE PAPER: It is my aim throughout this essay to select five words from a Midsummer Night’s Dream that have undergone semantic change. Firstly I will discuss the origins of a particular word, examine its first recorded use and then discuss how the meaning of the word has changed throughout history, and what type of semantic change has taken place. I will then examine its meaning in the text and also its meaning in modern day English. HARVARD REFERENCING AND BIBLIOGRAPHY INCLUDED

S/LI/154. Discuss how events and views on witchcraft in Renaissance society surface within Shakespeare’s works.

Throughout the course of this essay, historical events and beliefs surrounding witchcraft in Renaissance society will be explored. Both the texts Macbeth and The Tempest will be discussed in order to examine how these historical factors influenced what Shakespeare wrote. INCLUDES BIBLIOGRAPHY

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