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Madness in Hamlet
The madness of Prince Hamlet serves as a cautionary tale. For with a deep desire for revenge, one may cause irreversible harm.

M. W. Upham
Jun 24, 20255 min read


A Midsummer Night's Dream Thesis
Shakespeare uses the supernatural to instill chaos in his characters to create comedy for his Elizabethan audience. It is the mixture of these two conflicting traits that makes the story and the supernatural theme enduring.

M. W. Upham
Jun 20, 202511 min read


Taming of the Shrew - From the Perspective of Katherina.
I recently viewed The Taming of the Shrew and found myself outraged by the humor at the expense of a poor womans desire to remain unmarried. At every turn, it felt as though a cruel trick were being played upon Katherina. So I have written this piece from her perspective, and her plans to become free once more.

M. W. Upham
May 21, 20252 min read


Shakespeares Henry V
My thoughts on Shakespeare's Henry V

M. W. Upham
May 15, 20253 min read


Shakespeare Sonnet 7
Recently, I read Shakespeare’s Sonnet 7. I was intrigued by the fact that it follows the sun instead of any person, place, or thing. The...

M. W. Upham
May 8, 20252 min read
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