Clowns Essay Examples

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An Analysis of Twelfth Night by William Shakeapeare (1169 words, 3 pages)

Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare is a comedy where commoners and royalty speak together frequently, in both prose and blank verse. The usage is not always clear to the modern reader but is easily understood with sufficient knowledge of the literary styles of the period in which Shakespeare lived. This ... Read More

An Analysis of Samuel Beckett’s Pessimistic Attitude in The Luck of Slavery (1291 words, 5 pages)

The Luck of SlaverySamuel Beckett's pessimistic attitude about the existence of man lead him to writeone of the best contemporary plays known to the twentieth century. Even with its blandunchanging set, clown-like characters, and seemingly meaningless theme, Waiting for Godot, arouses the awareness of human tragedy through characters' tragic flaws. ... Read More

Exploring Esperanza’s True Identity in “The House of Mango Street” (733 words, 3 pages)

In The House On Mango Street Esperanza reveals personal experiences through which the reader is able to determine what kind of person she is her views on life, how she views herself, as well as how her poverty affects her view of life, her view of her future, and how ... Read More

An Analysis of Crime of Passion in “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe (747 words, 3 pages)

In Edgar Allan Poes The Cask of Amontillado , the narrator, Montresor, hadsuccessfully carried out the execution of his greatest enemy, Fortunato. By reading thestory it can be reasonably determined that the tactics and methods used to kill Fortunatowere skillfully thought out and pre-planned. It was not a spur of ... Read More

Analyzing the Main Themes of the Story “As You Like It” (1064 words, 2 pages)

The main themes of "As You Like It" are the pastoral ideal and the ideal of romantic love. Forest of Aden is the primary setting where these themes develop. Nature serves as a refuge from society where we can find solutions to injustice and unhappiness. This play is a comedy ... Read More

An Analysis of The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe (1293 words, 2 pages)

The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as best I could but when he ventured upon insult, I vowed revenge at length I would be avenged this was a point definitely settled I must not only punish, but punish with impunity. Poes story is a case of premeditated murder ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Irony in the Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe (1499 words, 2 pages)

Ironies Found in The Cask of AmontilladoIn the short story The Cask of Amontillado, Edgar Allan Poe writes in the first person point of view from the perspective of Montresor, the diabolic narrator of this tale, who vowed revenge against Fortunato. Montresor began to develop the perfect plan for retribution. ... Read More

Edgar Allan Poe’s use of the premature or concealed burial (5135 words, 6 pages)

To be buried while alive is, beyond question, the most terrific of these extremes which has ever fallen to the lot of mere mortality. That it has frequently, very frequently, so fallen will scarcely be denied by those who think. The boundaries that divide life from death are at best ... Read More

Death Comes to All of Us in the End (630 words, 1 pages)

Death has been portrayed in many ways in literature, from a dark mysterious stalker to a celebration of eternal life. Every person has their own view of death, which means that death has no boundaries as to what form it takes. Some of the more widely used views are as ... Read More

A Creative Writing About My Self (2359 words, 5 pages)

I am the Lizard King. I can do anything.A friend is someone who lets you have total freedomto be yourself.Expose yourself to your deepest fear after that, fearhas no power, and the fear of freedom shrinks and vanishes.You are free.We're like actors, turned loose in this world to wanderin search ... Read More

Summary and Character Analysis of Hamlet by William Shakespeare (2521 words, 3 pages)

Act 1 CharactersGhost ghost of hamlet, the former king of Denmark.Claudius King of Denmark, the former Kings Brother.Gertrude Queen of Denmark, the widow of the former King and now the wife of Claudius.Hamlet Prince of Denmark, son of the late King and of Gertrude.Polonius councillor to the king.Laertes his son.Ophelia ... Read More

A Study on Serial Killers of the 1970s (765 words, 1 pages)

The nineteen-seventies was an incredible decade. It was a decade of change, one of freedom, a time for great music. It was also an incredible decade for shock, fear and serial killers. John Wayne Gacy, an amateur clown, was a pedophiliac homosexual. He tortured and killed thirty three little boys ... Read More

The Importance of the Foolish Characters in Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare (1357 words, 2 pages)

A fool can be defined in many meanings according to the Oxford English Dictionary On Historical Principles. The word could mean "a silly person", or "one who professionally counterfeits folly for the entertainment of others, a jester, clown" or "one who has little or no reason or intellect" or "one ... Read More

The Definitions of a Fool in Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare (1357 words, 2 pages)

A fool can be defined in many meanings according to the Oxford English Dictionary On Historical Principles. The word could mean "a silly person", or "one who professionally counterfeits folly for the entertainment of others, a jester, clown" or "one who has little or no reason or intellect" or "one ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Main Themes in as You Like It (1064 words, 2 pages)

The main themes of "As You Like It" are the pastoral ideal and the ideal of romantic love. Forest of Aden is the primary setting where these themes develop. Nature serves as a refuge from society where we can find solutions to injustice and unhappiness. This play is a comedy ... Read More

Understanding Clowning and How to Be a Successful Clown (456 words, 1 pages)

I have been clowning since November of 1999, I have been a clown. I have realized that when I clown, another part of me is coming out. Eric isn't speaking, Nibblez is. Clowning is not stupid, It's an art. To be able to put your makeup right every time and ... Read More

The Definition of the Term, a Fool, a Silly Person in the Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare (1209 words, 5 pages)

Afool can be defined in many meanings according to the Oxford English DictionaryOn Historical Principles. The word could mean "a silly person", or"one who professionally counterfeits folly for the entertainment ofothers, a jester, clown" or "one who has little or no reason orintellect" or "one who is made to appear ... Read More

An Analysis of Themes in the Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare (2406 words, 10 pages)

ChancieKnightsThe Merchant of Venice Are The Christians The Good People Or Heroes InThe Play And Is Shylock The Bad Person Or Villain? Or Is It More Complicated than This?TheMerchant of Venice, 1594,is one of Shakespeares most popular yet troubling works. The hard-hitting play deals with theproblems of usury, the difficulties ... Read More

An Analysis of the Topic of the Serial Killers in the United States (808 words, 1 pages)

, Professor History II, Period 6 17 November 1995 The nineteen-seventies was an incredible decade. It was a decade of change, one of freedom, a time for great music. It was also an incredible decade for shock, fear and serial killers. John Wayne Gacy, an amateur clown, was a pedophiliac ... Read More

An Overview of the Act One Duke and Olivia in the Twelfth Night, a Play by William Shakespeare (1296 words, 7 pages)

Act Onescene oneThis scene introduces us to the Duke, who is in love with a girl calledOlivia. His servant goes to ask her wether or not she would like to go out withthe Duke. The message back from her servant is that Olivia will not be seen inpublic for seven ... Read More

An Introduction to the Creative Essay on the Topic of the Person Behind the Mask (832 words, 2 pages)

THE PERSON BEHIND THE MASKIt had all begun when he was a little boy. One year a circus had come to town. In the morning a big parade was held in main street. He could see the clowns walking around making people laugh. He would watch the clowns faces as ... Read More

An Introduction to the History of Minstrels or Traveling Thespians in Europe (753 words, 4 pages)

English I Honors4 February 1997MinstrelsMinstrels, or traveling thespians, thrived throughout Europe in medieval times. The termminstrel referred to a professional entertainer of any kind from the 12th century to the 17thcentury. Minstrels were instrumentalist, but were also often jugglers, acrobats, and storytellers. Although minstrels no longer exist, they played an ... Read More

The Addition of Sound in Movies Makes It More Interesting (4267 words, 5 pages)

In 1927 Warner Bros. released The Jazz Singer, a silent drama with sound sequences in which Al Jolson sang and spoke. The film was a hit, and within two years American cinema shifted irreversibly to talking films. At first everyone was planted around the microphone, but even as the technology ... Read More

A History of Horror Films and The Greatest Horror Films in the 20th Century (2408 words, 3 pages)

In the course of the 20th century, film audiences have come to regard being scared out of their minds as one of the best forms of entertainment. This love affair with horror starts with the fantasy films of France's Georges Melies. His trick-photography shorts, filled with witches, devils, wizards, imps, ... Read More

The Creative Writing, Lobito (1824 words, 6 pages)

Lobito Not once is there a boring moment in my house! Thats because of my dog Lobito.Unlike other families that have a human sometimes being the clown of their family, inmy family my dog Lobito is the clown. He has got to be the funniest dog alive. From hisjealousy fits, ... Read More

The Support of the Family in the Novels The Commitments, The Snapper and The Van by Roddy Doyle (1424 words, 6 pages)

Why do we hear so much about family these days? Perhaps it is becauserelationships between family members are assumed to be the prototype for all othersocial relations. In the novels, The Commitments, The Snapper and The Van, RoddyDoyle shows his support of the family as an institution. Each character demonstratesstrength ... Read More

A Response to David Letterman’s On Stage and Off (989 words, 2 pages)

David LettermanDavid Letterman grew up in a small town in eastern Indiana. He was born to Joseph and Dorothy Letterman. After reading the novel, "David Letterman On Stage and Off" by Rosemarie Lennon, I have learned about all his struggles and joys. Because of this book, I feel sorry towards ... Read More

A Zipper for Pee Wee Herman (1046 words, 5 pages)

Ethel O' GradyHistory of TelevisionDecember 3, 1996A Zipper for Pee-Wee HermanLeaders in childrens television are and always have been concerned about what programs actually make it on the air. Most early programming for children of school age in the 1950's was the western program. Another type was the science-fiction thriller ... Read More

An Autobiography of Christopher Lathrop (601 words, 3 pages)

Christopher Lathrop Autobiography My name is Christopher Ray Lathrop. And this is my Auto biography. Iwas born at Saint Peters Hospital right here in Olympia WA. Where my other twobrothers Jarred 15, and Ryley 20 months, were born as well.I traveled to Michigan with my family, when I was around ... Read More

A Summary of the Scenes in Twelfth Night, a Play by William Shakespeare (1287 words, 7 pages)

Twelfth Night Summary Act Onescene oneThis scene introduces us to the Duke, who is in love with a girl calledOlivia. His servant goes to ask her wether or not she would like to go out withthe Duke. The message back from her servant is that Olivia will not be seen ... Read More