The generated response provides a helpful and focused approach to your project. The research questions, in particular, are well-defined and interconnected, which will provide a holistic analysis of Shakespeare's work.

In addition to what the generated response suggests, you might also consider the role of the audience. For instance, you can explore how Elizabethan audiences responded to comedic and tragic elements, particularly those involving racial or cultural differences. Did they laugh at the same things we do today? How did their understanding of race and culture shape their interpretation of these performances?

The historical context of Shakespeare's England will also help inform your project, particularly in considering the context of the Other. For instance, when examining The Merchant of Venice, it is important to remember that most of Shakespeare's audience would never have met a Jew. (England's Jewish population had been expelled in 1290). This means that their understanding of Jewish people would have been shaped by stereotypes and prejudices, which Shakespeare could both reinforce and subvert in his play.

Shakespeare also lived during the early days of English colonialism and overseas exploration. As a result, his plays often reflect the colonial attitudes of the time, including the dehumanization and exploitation of non-European peoples. This can be seen in plays like The Tempest, where the character of Caliban is often interpreted as a symbol of the colonized Other.