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A Review of the Play Good Kids by Naomi Iizuka (1020 words, 2 pages)

Good Kids, by Naomi Iizuka, is a thought-provoking play that takes a real-life event, the Stubenville rape case, and was able to relay the event succinctly and in an interesting way that utilizes theatre in an interesting way. However, there are a lot of things that were unclear about the ... Read More

An Analysis of the Play The Crucible by Arthur Miller (1223 words, 2 pages)

The story of The Crucible is one of extreme religious views and an unfair judicial system running awry. Using the stories of Abigail Williams and John Proctor to illustrate to the audience how people of a different time suffered at the hands of their beliefs, Arthur Miller tells the story ... Read More

An Analysis of Julius Caesar, Marcus Brutus and Caius Cassius as Potential Tragic Heroes of the Play Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare (430 words, 2 pages)

Julius Caesar Tragic HeroIn William Shakespeares play Julius Caesar, it is not entirely clear who the tragic hero actually is. Though many believe that it is Julius Caesar himself, or Marcus Brutus, Caius Cassius also fits the bill. He is a great man, and just like Caesar and Brutus, he ... Read More

An Analysis of the Theme of Manipulation in the Play Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare (436 words, 2 pages)

Manipulation in Julius CaesarAt first glance, there seems to be a lot of manipulation afoot in William Shakespeares play Julius Caesar. The biggest manipulator however, is Mark Antony. Not only does he manipulate a large amount of people as well as those of high statue, but he does it in ... Read More

An Analysis of Juliet’s Doubt of the Value of Words in William Shakespeare’s Play Romeo and Juliet (403 words, 1 pages)

Value of WordsIn William Shakespeares play Romeo and Juliet, Juliet seems to doubt the value of words. I agree with Juliet here in the sense that words cant capture the most important feelings and ideas in life. Romeo and Juliet themselves prove this to be true, there are also real ... Read More

A Character Analysis of Romeo Montague in the Play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare (609 words, 2 pages)

Romeo and Juliet Romeo MontagueO Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo? Juliet Capulet calls to no one in particular. Who is this Romeo anyways? Well, in William Shakespeare's tragic play Romeo and Juliet, Romeo Montague proves to be a very passionate, impulsive, and dramatic character.First and foremost, Romeo is repeatedly ... Read More

A Personal Narrative About Playing in a Rugby Match in San Diego (1524 words, 4 pages)

A lot of people find themselves in new places and environments everyday but never think to stop and observe the area around them. People never actually try to find out what makes the places you go to so unique or fun to be there. I visited San Diego State over ... Read More

An Analysis of the Honesty of Iago in the Play Othello by William Shakespeare (1254 words, 5 pages)

Honest Iago A Study on Manipulation in Shakespeares OthelloAlthough the play is titled Othello and Othello is the character at the center of the story, it is Iago, the antagonist, who creates intense action and struggle within the rich text. Written into life-like prominence by Shakespeare, Iago manipulates many characters ... Read More

A Character Analysis of Mark Antony as the Biggest Manipulator in the Play Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare (443 words, 2 pages)

At first glance, there seems to be a lot of manipulation afoot in William Shakespeares play Julius Caesar. The biggest manipulator however, is Mark Antony. Not only does he manipulate a large amount of people as well as those of high statue, but he does it in the most deceitful ... Read More

An Analysis of the Mass Hysteria Related to the Accusations of Witchcraft in the Play The Crucible by Arthur Miller (1630 words, 5 pages)

In the late 17th century, accusations and rumors of witchcraft spread rapidly across the New England colonies. The strict, disciplined, theocratic colony of Massachusetts was aghast as the demonic sensation washed over the community. The mere possibility of devil worship challenged the church and its power. In Arthur Millers historical ... Read More

My Childhood Development Leaning Towards Learning, Education and Play (2500 words, 6 pages)

As a child between my birth and age 5 when it came to learning new things I was very observant and adaptive to my environment. I loved learning as much as I loved playing, because it gave me a sense of knowledge and that made me feel good. It was ... Read More

A Reflection on the Lessons Learned from Playing College Football (1029 words, 3 pages)

Growing up I played all kinds of sports, but soccer, basketball, and volleyball were always my top three favorite. Those are the three that I can remember loving from the second I got into them, and the three that I stuck with throughout high school. In Wyoming we did not ... Read More

An Analysis of the Emulation of the Aristotelian Tragedy in the Play Doctor Fustus by Christopher Marlowe (1220 words, 4 pages)

The branch that might have grown full straightA morality play portrays particular virtues in order to influence the audience to behave in a certain manner. A tragedy, particularly an Aristotelian tragedy, on the other hand is not so simple. Christopher Marlowe emulates the Aristotelian tragedy and the tragic hero in ... Read More

The Identity of Boys as Pool Players in the Poem, We Real Cool by Gwendolyn Brooks (307 words, 1 pages)

The poem We Real Cool involves a narrator commenting on several boys and their identity as pool players. The narrator, a player, and their friends seem to have given up on school, stay out late, and believe they will live a short life. It is most likely taking place by ... Read More

An Analysis of the Arguments of A.C. Bradley on the Play, King Lear by William Shakespeare (979 words, 3 pages)

A.C. Bradleys From Shakespearean TragedyBradley argues in this essay that the parallel plots in King Lear are not merely for dramatic effect. King Lear and Gloucesters similar story lines were written by Shakespeare to create a repetitive theme. The characters in King Lear provide such polar opposites that it almost ... Read More

The Life and Work of Jack Roosevelt Robinson, the First African American to Play Major League Baseball (642 words, 2 pages)

Jack Roosevelt Robinson, also known as Jackie Robinson, suffered a heart attack at only age 53 years old yesterday morning, October 24, 1972. He was rushed out of his home in Stamford Connecticut and died later on in the Stamford Hospital.The first African-American to play major league baseball was born ... Read More

An Analysis of How Macbeth and Lady Macbeth Feel the Consequences of the Murders They Commit in the Play Macbeth by William SHakespeare (881 words, 3 pages)

Macbeth and Lady Macbeth feel the consequences of the murders theycommit very differently, initially. In the end, however, they both havesimilar, uncontrollable, and powerful visions which are manifestations oftheir overwhelming guilt. Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are extremely different characters. One cleardifference is that Macbeth feels exceedingly guilty after Duncan's murder,while ... Read More

The Use of Music’s Power in William Shakespeare’s Play The Tempest (1063 words, 3 pages)

Music is usually thought of merely as a form entertainment, however,in Shakespeare's The Tempest, music is a form of power which can intensifyemotions, manipulate people, calm oceans, and even defy death itself. Thosewho can control this mighty force have immense power over characters thatcannot. When a character uses or makes ... Read More

The Revenge of Iago in Othello, a Play by William Shakespeare (640 words, 3 pages)

Iagos Revenge on Othello In the play, Othello, written by William Shakespeare, the theme revenge appears multiple times. One of the main characters of the play was Iago, who wishes to get revenge on Othello. Iago is extremely jealous of Othellos fortune and lifestyle, and believes that he needs to ... Read More

An Analysis of the Murder and Suicide as Solutions to Othello’s Marriage Problems in the Play Othello by William Shakespeare (531 words, 2 pages)

DeathThe Ultimate SolutionDeath can prove to be a great solution to any difficulty, however it is also a permanent solution to only a temporary problem which could have gone away. In the play, Othello, written by William Shakespeare, the protagonist, Othello, is depicted to solve his marriage problems through murder ... Read More

The Modernist Themes in Hamlet, a Play by William Shakespeare (703 words, 3 pages)

Modernism is an ideology that began in the wake of unimaginablecatastrophe. It began at a time (just after WW1) when people were facedwith death on a scale unimaginable. It began as people were forced, face toface, into trying to comprehend the incomprehensible. Those whocharacterized the modernist movement, when faced with ... Read More

Controversy Between Dr. Stockmann and the People in Henrik Ibsen’s Play An Enemy of the People (1003 words, 3 pages)

Ad Hominem EssayIn modern politics, there are many attempts made in order to discredit an undesirable politician. It is seen all of the time in most, if not all, democratic societies. One can identify these attempts to dishonor politicians as what is commonly known as ad hominem attacks. Ad hominem ... Read More

An Analysis of Hamlet’s Sincerity to Ophelia in Hamlet, a Play by William Shakespeare (872 words, 3 pages)

Among the many topics facing modern literary critics, one of the most highly-debated points centers on Shakespeare's tragedy Hamlet critics seek to prove whether or not the play's protagonist Hamlet truly had honest feelings toward his lover Ophelia. Some believe that Hamlet never had feelings for her, but as I ... Read More

An Analysis of Two Film Adaptations of William Shakespeare’s Play Othello Entitled “Omkara” and “O” (1300 words, 4 pages)

Shakespeare plays are confusing and Othello is no different. Once you sift through the old English and double entendres though, Othello is full of everything you could want sex, murder, jealousy and lies. The compelling drama in Othello makes it perfect for a contemporary adaptation to film. Omkara (2006) and ... Read More

Character Analysis of Jim in Fences, a Play by August Wilson (1334 words, 4 pages)

Many times a writer will not make his characters picture perfect images of society. August Wilson is no exception to this with his characters in Fences. Fences is one of the ten plays in his Century Cycle. These plays revolve around African Americans and different situations that they went through ... Read More

Character Analysis of Torvald Helmer in a Doll’s House, a Play by Henrik Ibsen (3134 words, 8 pages)

Torvald Helmer is a very materialistic type of person. One can only imagine the chaos that would ensue if he were to wake up in a world where personal possessions do not exist. It is no longer the 19th century, the country is not Norway, and the planet is no ... Read More

The Intriguing Characters in the Greek Play, Phaedra by Jean Racine (1103 words, 3 pages)

Greek mythology is a world with many wonders and interesting characters. The play Phaedra by Jean Racine is no exception. It tells the story of a woman who crosses the line of motherly love and womanly love. There are a handful of characters who this play revolves around. Phaedra, of ... Read More

A Reflection on Blu, a Play That I Would Like to See Again in the Future (741 words, 2 pages)

When I was in High School, I guess I could have been classified as a theater kid. My high school was an arts school and separated everyone into four different sections art, film, acting, and dance. I constantly switched between film and acting, and even won the award for Best ... Read More

The Jealousy of Desdemona in the Play, Othello by William Shakespeare (1543 words, 5 pages)

William Shakespeare is a playwright who was born during the 1500s in England during the English Renaissance period. He is most famous for writing an enormous amount of plays and sonnets. One of his most famous plays, widely recognized as his second best, was Othello which is believed to be ... Read More

The Contrast between Good and Evil Portrayed by the Motif of Light and Dark in Shakespeare’s Play Macbeth (1382 words, 4 pages)

Martin Luther King Jr. once said, Darkness cannot drive out darkness only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate only love can do that. When most people hear the words dark, night, hate, etc. they generally associate these words with bad things. Opposite to that, when people hear ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013