A 6 page paper on the difficulties presented by Shakespeare's play King John. The play argues that King John is simply not a good play, and that its many deficiencies make it difficult to critique, stage, perform, and enjoy.
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A 10 page paper discussing how the character of King John is a man of strength, flexibility, and power who uses these attributes in a very positive manner until a time when he is faced with a serious choice. He chooses wrongly and must give up his most prized possession only to have it returned. King John is strong when it is needed and regal when faced with his duties. Like many people during their lifetime, King John is faced with many different situations that call for some sort of decision. The choices he makes in error, eventually lead him to a point where he must relinquish that which he holds most dear, his crown.