Destiny's Hand
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There are many instances in life where it may feel as though destiny has leaned down and taken a hand. It is sometimes a small thing, however, it can - and often is - life changing. This 5 page paper asserts that in Shakespeare's Macbeth, the witches are a life changing influence upon Macbeth. In the movie, Chinatown, the character of Noah Cross shapes the destiny of Jake Gittes and in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Tom Doniphon steps in to change the future of Rause Stoddard. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Doctor Faustus and MacBeth
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A 10 page paper which examines how the character of Doctor Faustus is not a character we can sympathize with or even pity, unlike Macbeth whom we can pity and have sympathy for. No additional sources cited.
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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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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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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.
Filename: RAmseed.rtf

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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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
Filename: JLmacb.rtf