S/LI/282. To what extent is closure achieved with the death of the principal characters in tragedy? Discuss with reference to Romeo and Juliet and Antony and Cleopatra.

The paper examines the nature of the tragedy with reference to Shakespearean plays 'Romeo and Juliet' and 'Antony and Cleopatra' that end with the death of the main characters. It is argued that death is the closure needed to restore order and that love transcends death.

S/LI/279. Discuss the treatment of gender politics in 'Romeo and Juliet' and 'Antony and Cleopatra'

The paper examines the Renaissance views on men and women's behaviour analysing their reflections in two Shakespeare plays. The attitudes towards sexuality and erotic desire are discussed with relation to marriage in the patriarchal society arguing whether traditionally passive females rebelled against their husbands' authority.

S/LI/278. Character of Ophelia in Shakespeare's Hamlet

The paper analyses the character of Ophelia arguing whether Shakespeare meant her to be a symbol of purity and innocence, and reflecting on the darker tragic side of her personality. Hamlet's attitude toward women is considered; the development of Ophelia's madness is discussed.

S/LI/271. Despite the danger, the damage and the social disintegration integral to Shakespearian tragedy, his tragedy often provides comfort. Despite their supposedly happy endings, the comedies are more often than not discomforting. Do you agree? Discuss in relation to at least two texts by Shakespeare

The paper examines the features of Shakespeare's comedies and tragedies reviewing the studies of Shakespeare's plays and arguing that Shakespeare's tragedies have catharsis that may be comforting to the audience, while the comedies arouse the feelings of discomfort when based on bestiality and rudeness.

S/LI/267. ''Tis your thoughts that now must deck our kings': how "Henry V" explores the charismatic king's true character

The paper analyses Shakespeare's historical play "Henry V" describing Henry's character, arguing whether he is depicted as a hero, and considering what it means to be a king, from Shakespeare's perspective.

S/LI/268. On 'Determination' in Shakespeare's Tragedies

The paper argues that the key feature of Shakespeare's protagonists, both tragic and comic, is determination. Richard Gloucester and Macbeth are examines as examples of the most determined characters. Theatrical portrayals of both heroes are analysed; the effect of evil on the human mind is discussed.

S/LI/252. Discuss the Relation between 'Literature' and Ideology with Reference to Shakespeare's Hamlet

The paper examines the connection between literature and ideology in their relation to reality, societal attitudes and values. Political and social issues raised in Shakespeare's Hamlet are analysed.

S/LI/245. Homosexuality in Shakespeare's plays

The paper looks at homosexuality in historical context discussing the conventions of the Elizabethan theatre performances and the matters of sexual identity in Shakespeare's plays, namely, 'The Taming of the Shrew', 'As You Like It', 'Richard III', 'Two Gentlemen of Verona' and 'The Merchant of Venice'.

S/LI/243. 'Our natures do pursue … a thirsty evil' (Measure for Measure, 1.2.108-10); 'Assume a virtue if you have it not' (Hamlet, 3.4.151). To what extent are Measure for Measure and Hamlet preoccupied with the policing of sexuality?

The paper examines the theme of sexual morality in Shakespeare's plays 'Measure for Measure' and 'Hamlet' discussing the characters of both plays from the perspective of hypocrisy, authority, religious ethics and secular laws. Linguistic means of conveying sexuality are analysed.

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