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?One of Your Own Kind?, 2002.
An introduction to the issue of interracial coupling as seen in the musical, "West Side Story" and in American society.
710 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 25.95
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The paper shows how in the Broadway musical, "West Side Story", the problems the couple faces are due to the fact that they are of different races. The paper discusses society's way of thinking at the time this play was written in the 1950s and how it has changed to become more accepting of interracial marriages. It discusses, too, those who still oppose it.
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"We are not yet blind to racial and cultural differences. When a high school girl dated a boy of mixed background who happened to be half Black and half Polish, when family history came up, both referred to him as African-American, and not Polish-American ? or as American. It could be argued that those with mixed backgrounds are the most ?American? of all, because they represent more aspects of all those who are Americans. Perhaps that will be the norm one day, and relationships like that of Tony and Maria will not be so challenged that they can be made the basis of a drama where everyone can understand their dilemma. "
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The World's Our Stage ? We Are The Players, 2002.
An analysis of "As You Like It" by William Shakespeare.
1,895 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper introduces and discusses "As You Like It" by William Shakespeare. Specifically, it illustrates how Jaques' speech informs the readers of the play's intent, and how the binary relationships in the play add to its meaning and performance.
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"We also learn more about Jaques, the pessimistic grumbler who is the opposite of Rosalind and Celia, two of the optimists of the play. Almost all the characters chide Jaques about his attitude at some time or other during the play. Jaques is the anchor role that keeps this romantic comedy from becoming too buoyant and unbelievable. He is sour, and keeps the action from becoming too sappy. He is the melancholy character, opposite of the witty and laughable Touchstone, the jester. Shakespeare knew that you cannot have only positive and funny characters to get the point of the play across, you need to balance them with the cynicism of a character like Jaques to really create a realistic portrayal of his themes and issues. Touchstone is a jester, but so is Jaques in his own way. His consistent pessimism is as ridiculous as Touchstone's jesting."
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O'Neil's "Desire Under the Elm", 2002.
An analysis of the desires of the characters in the play.
770 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 1 source, $ 27.95
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This paper presents an analysis of the play in terms of the theme of desire. The characters are probed and shown to demonstrate, each in their own way, the main desire of the play, lust and greed for material wealth. The desire for love in the play is also explored.
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"All the characters of the play desire to own the farm. They plot and scheme against each other for its ownership. But then love envelopes them and their desires take them to other emotional and dangerous extremes.
"Eugene O?Neil?s ?Desire Under The Elm? revolves around the concept of desire. There are several states of desire that are revealed by the characters of the play. The three main characters portray their desire and passion in different categories and stages of emotional expressions. The main desire in the play however is the lust and greed for material wealth. All the characters namely Eben, Abbie and Ephraim display the desire for owning the farm eminently and it is the emotional desire and want for the ownership of the property that turns them into evil-minded characters. In the backdrop of the play is the desire and passion of love which ultimately forces the two characters Eben and Abbie to realize that there is a more powerful desire in love than the desire for property, love which takes them into a totally different direction altogether."
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Shakespeare's "Othello", 2002.
This paper explores the issue of race in "Othello".
628 words (approx. 2.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 22.95
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This is a critical review of Shakespeare?s play, focusing on the theme of race. The racism of the characters is discussed and explored as well as the racial view of Africans in Elizabethan times, as evident in the play. The paper proves that the issue of race and the workings of racial hatred are central to the theme of ?Othello?.
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"Shakespeare was above all a popular playwright; his plays mirrored the attitudes of Britons of his time. The racial view of Africans in Elizabethan times was strongly and unashamedly bigoted. In Act One, Scene One, the Venetian gentleman Roderigo refers to Othello as ?the thick-lips? (Shakespeare 917). Othello himself says, ?Her [Desdemona?s] name?is now begrimed and black as mine own face? (Act Three, Scene Three, Shakespeare 934), because of having married him."
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Faulkner and Shakespeare, 2002.
This paper compares William Faulkner's novel, "The Sound and the Fury," to William Shakespeare's play, "Macbeth."
960 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and compares the novel ?The Sound and the Fury? by William Faulkner to the play ?Macbeth,? by William Shakespeare. It specifically looks at how the allusion to "Macbeth" adds to the mood and theme of the novel. This paper examines the many different ways that Faulkner weaves different themes from "Macbeth" into his own novel. The dysfunctional family in the novel and the mother's striking resemblance to Lady Macbeth are two examples of Faulkner's work.
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"Benjy narrates the first chapter of the book, so it is extremely difficult to follow, and understand. Indeed, this is the section of the book that is ?Told by an idiot,? but it is more than that. This disjointed chapter sets the stage for the rest of the novel. We learn about the family through the simplest of minds, and perhaps know them better after reading this first chapter, than at any other time in the book. While Benjy is the family idiot, he still has memories and feelings, and only sees people for what they are, not how they want others to see them. We already understand that Caddy and Quentin are extremely close, that Benjy looks on his sister as a mother figure, and that Jason is often at the edge of the family, the other siblings push him away."
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Shakespeare, 2002.
This paper discusses the life and times of William Shakespeare.
725 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 25.95
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The author states that little is know of Shakespeare?s life details, but it is known that he started acting in 1597 before the queen and soon became an expert playwright. He points out that one of the interesting aspects of Shakespeare?s life is that he came from the farm class and grew up in a town where most of the people were illiterate. The feminist position of Shakespeare is discussed. The author states that to be a successful playwright in Shakespeare?s day, a playwright had to interest many different people and that is why Shakespeare had such a wide range of play topics and styles.
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"William Shakespeare was born on 23rd April 1564 to farmer class parents. This is the reason why we find his life so amazing. He grew up in a town where the majority of the people could neither read nor write. It is known that about five years after he married he left his hometown, Stratford, and went to London where he started acting before the queen. It is known that his careers as an actor as well as a manger both were illustrious and he had a good many years of criticism and success. He lived the latter part of his life actively and died a wealthy man."
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"Hedda Gabler", 2002.
A critical review of Ibsen's play, "Hedda Gabler".
970 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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The purpose of this paper is to discuss the play, ?Hedda Gabler? by Henrik Ibsen. Specifically, it compares the character of Hedda to another character in the play, Thea Elvsted. Similarities and differences between the two characters are illustrated through a synopsis of the play.
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"Ibsen once said, ?Before I write down one word, I have to have the character in mind through and through. I must penetrate into the last wrinkle of his soul? (Gill). This is extremely clear in his play, Hedda Gabler, which some critics have called his best, and others have called one of his worst. The characters in this play make the play what it is. The setting is the same room for almost the entire play. It is the people who populate the rooms who really matter."
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"Hedda Gabler", 2002.
An analysis of Henrik Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler".
1,245 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 0 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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The paper analyzes the play "Hedda Gabler" of the Norwegian author Ibsen, and is one of the most celebrated works of the postmodern literature. This paper focuses on the title character Hedda Gabler and her aristocratic ways. It includes a synopsis of the play and a description of costuming and stage design.
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"Hedda Gabler is the Norwegian author Ibsen?s one of the most celebrated works of the postmodern literature. Originally, the play had been intended for stage. Therefore in personal opinion, a stage production would not only retain the original flavor but also bring out the best. This production aims to highlight the underlying themes through a focus on costumes as outward manifestations of personality of the characters."
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"The Man Who Turned Into A Dog" by Osvaldo Dragun, 2002.
An introduction to Argentinian playwright and director Osvaldo Dragun and an analysis of his play "The Man who Turned into a Dog".
1,065 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper introduces Osvaldo Dragun, often described as Argentina's premiere playwright. It then analyzes his play "The Man who Turned into a Dog" about a man who applies for the job of a watchdog and literally turns into one. The paper shows how the absurdity in the play's storyline is actually a message to show the ridiculous importance society puts on a person's job.
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"This also leads us to think about the meaning of employment and how we can be defined by our jobs. People everyday become what their job is, taking on a role as a teacher, a policeman, a soldier or any other occupation. In doing this they become something in this role. This occurrence in society is not really noticed because it is common and expected and because it is only a minor change in a person. In the play however, Dragun takes this occurrence to its extremes. The result is that we notice that this happens. We notice that to become a watchdog the man has actually given himself up as a human and become a dog. While this can be laughed off as absurd, we can think about it a little further and see that this is exactly what happens to all people, just in a less noticeable way. In this way then, Dragun makes us think about modern society and the place of employment in it. The simple play then has a much greater meaning than we realized."
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Ibsen's "A Doll House", 2002.
A study of Henrik Ibsen's play "A Doll House".
2,105 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper examines Ibsen's famous play "A Doll House". The author states that the play is a depiction of 19th-century women and a struggle for the main character Nora to find her freedom as an individual. The paper depicts the journey from unknowingly assuming a role in society, to coming to understand the role.
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"A Doll?s House is a play about society and the role we are given in society. Ibsen focuses on the place of women, with Nora as his central character. However, even though it is a story about Nora, there is a greater meaning for everyone. Ibsen is asking for people to consider their world and their place in it. To achieve this, Ibsen creates a memorable character in Nora, with all the components of the play meant to emphasize her."
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The Oedipal Loop: Substance Abusers vs. "Royalty", 2002.
An exploration of the play, "Oedipus the King" and its connection to substance abuse.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper compares the mind of the misguided monarch in the play "Oedipus the King", with the mind of a substance abuser. Similarities are drawn between the two issues. Among the topics discussed are victimization, paranoia and its companion, "blame-throwing", denial of responsibility and the search for sympathy.
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"The psychologies of substance abuse and of royalty may seem on one level to be worlds apart. One is, after all, literally on top of things by law, decree, and birth?the other only gets "to the top" in an illusory world created by reliance on the drug of choice. But upon closer examination, especially in the play Oedipus the King, the mindset of the substance abuser and that of a misguided monarch turn out to be similar in an almost uncanny number of ways."
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Tony Kushner's "Angels in America", 2002.
This paper is an analysis of the different themes discussed in Tony Kushner's, award-winning play, "Angels in America."
860 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 30.95
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The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss and compare the play "Angels in America," by Tony Kushner. Specifically the paper discusses who are the angels, how do they affect the play and what do they symbolize? The different characters and their roles are detailed, as are the different events that shape their lives. The author also explores Kushner's use of magic and how it is threaded throughout the play.
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"Later, in the second play, one of the characters equates angels to "powerful bureaucrats, they have no imagination, they can do anything but they can't invent, create, they're sort of fabulous and dull all at once" (Kushner). Thus, the angels can stand for anything and everything that is happening to America. Consistently, the characters say how hard it is to live in America. They are referring to how difficult it is to fit into society when you are different ? a Mormon, gay, black, or sick. Angels in America are the ones who know how hard it is to live here, and do it day after day."
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Laura and "The Glass Menagerie", 2002.
The purpose of this paper is to introduce and discuss the character of Laura in "The Glass Menagerie," by Tennessee Williams.
1,235 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper analyzes the lead character, Laura. It draws metaphoric comparisons between Laura and her collection of glass animals. Laura is portrayed as a relatively silent character, with the least lines in the play, however she is the only family member who is capable of keeping the family together.
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"The menagerie and Laura are symbolic of each other. Laura loves the delicate glass ornaments, and they are fragile, just like she is. The unicorn loses its horn, and is now less than perfect, just like Laura and her handicap. She is also just as odd as a unicorn, which is a mythical creature, and Laura is just as unusual and odd."
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Women in Shakespeare's Plays, 2002.
An analysis of women as reflected in father-daughter relationships in Shakespeare's plays.
2,065 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 0 sources, $ 65.95
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This paper focuses on the importance of the women's roles in the plays Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Othello. Particularly, the relationship between the woman and their fathers is analyzed in this paper. The father-daughter relationship that this paper focuses on is the relationship between pairs of characters in the plays mentioned above: Lord Capulet and Juliet (Romeo and Juliet), Polonius and Ophelia (Hamlet), and Brabantio and Desdemona (Othello). Each character is evaluated according to their interaction not only with other people, but most importantly their interaction with each other. An analysis on the effect of woman roles in contributing to the tragedy that happened in the play is also discussed.
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"Women in many of Shakespeare?s plays establish their own identity in the story through a series of interaction with various characters in the play. Aside from their roles as a woman and a wife or lover to the main characters of Shakespearean plays, the author presents another side of the woman's character through a reflection of the existing father and daughter relationship in the story. If women were regarded as "goddess" by their husbands/lovers, their relationships with their fathers present another part of their persona, and each of them possesses unique characteristics that make their roles in the story memorable. "
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"Cat on a Hot Tin Roof", 2002.
A discussion of the character ?Big Daddy,? in Tennessee William?s ?Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.?
1,045 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper examines in detail the character of Big Daddy and what he represents. The story revolves around him and his family, and their reaction to his pending death from cancer. The characters' personalities are explored and their relationships to each other are examined. Big Daddy wishes to leave his estate to his son but the son is unmarried and has no children. Homosexuality, father-son relationships and inter-personal communication are all topics addressed in this paper.
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"Big Daddy was just a drifter when he first came to the plantation owned by two gay men, Jack Straw and Peter Ochello. He only intended to stay long enough to do some yard work and make some pocket money, but he ends up becoming the overseer of the plantation, and inherits it when they die. He loves the "twenty-eight thousand acres of the richest land this side of the valley Nile," and he is determined it will stay with Brick, who he thinks is the better and more deserving of his two sons."
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"Richard III", 2002.
A paper which looks at the role of women in Shakespeare's play, "Richard III".
2,180 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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A paper which presents a detailed discussion about the role of women in "Richard III" by William Shakespeare. The writer of this paper brings forth the roles played by females as well as a discussion about the impact they bring to the work both in emotional as well as movement areas of their life. The paper shows how the women in the real life of Richard III were strong and intelligent but Shakespeare chose to portray them with personality traits he needed for the play.
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"In the real life of Queen Margaret she played a marginal role in the life of Richard III but in the play she was a key and central figure to the Kings rise to power and fame. She was a presenter of truths through her visions. Instead of being the strong and capable woman that she was in real life Shakespeare had her a constantly crying woman because she felt her cause was lost. One of the reasons he may have placed her in the position that he did was because it allowed him to write some things he wanted the audience to understand without having to create entire scenes for them and hire more actors to carry out the scenes(Rackin pg 47). "
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"A Doll?s House", 2002.
This paper discusses the question of feminism in ?A Doll?s House? and its author Henrik Ibsen?s attitude towards this movement.
1,460 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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The author states that ?A Doll?s House? is a strong feminist statement although Ibsen himself always claimed to be resolutely apolitical. The paper describes Nora as a character trapped by the circumstance of her past who refuses to remain trapped. The author of this paper sees the play as an argument that both women and men deserve to be free. The author concludes that the political overtones of the play contributed to its longevity.
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"His behavior towards her when he discovers what she has done ? and it is important to remember that she has acted only out of concern for his welfare and has shown both courage and initiative in doing so ? is patronizing and unkind. She acts entirely out of love for him, but his response to her actions makes her realize that he has never actually seen her as a real human being on her own but rather as a pretty doll."
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"Death of Salesman", 2002.
This paper examines the role played by music in the play "Death of a Salesman" by Arthur Miller.
765 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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One of the most significant aspects of the concept of music that is examined in this paper is the use of the flute to represent the role of the father. Another aspect of the music in the "Death of Salesman" that is discussed in this paper, is the ever conscious portrayal of present day scenes duly combined with the flashbacks into history and vice versa.
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"Finally, Willy reveals the nostalgic quality of a dreamer. This is emphasized subtly by the plaintive, light theme played on the flute as background music. Moreover, there is his delighted response to the pleasant scenery along the road, as well as his recollections of the lilac, wisteria, and peonies that used to give out a springtime fragrance before the apartment builders "massacred" the neighborhood. There is nostalgia, too, as he thinks of the smiling, popular younger Biff, who shined up the Chevrolet so beautifully that no one would believe it had gone eighty thousand miles."
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"Death of a Salesman" and "A Doll?s House", 2002.
A comparison between the two plays, Arthur Miller?s "Death of a Salesman" and Henrik Ibsen?s "A Doll?s House".
1,410 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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The paper contrasts the two plays, and bases the comparison on a study of the two protagonists - Miller?s "Loman" and Ibsen?s "Nora".
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"Both Arthur Miller?s Death of a Salesman and Henrik Ibsen?s A Doll?s House have at their core a character who is trapped by social expectations and economic realities. Miller?s protagonist, Willy Loman, does his best to ignore the problems in his life ? and his attempt to deny the reality around him leads to terrible consequences. Ibsen?s protagonist, Nora Helmer, on the other hand, by the end of the play will embrace her difficulties and will learn that by coming to terms with her life she does in fact have the power to change it."
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