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An Analysis of the Cultural Turn in Society in Albee’s Play Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf (995 words, 3 pages)

Albees Whos Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is a symbol in itself for change during the cultural turn in society in the conservative 1960s, as a play full of abandoned social and gender roles, as both couples true selves are exposed in drunken revelation, lust, and total war. Albees use of ... Read More

The Democratic Principles That Play Part in Diversity at Work (971 words, 4 pages)

Introduction Research has shown that people are able to perform better when they are under a democratic system where laws protect those who are being governed but at the same time ensures that those who are in power have it limited in a number of ways (Bevir, 2010). Democratic principles ... Read More

An Analysis of the Impact of Iago’s Influence on the Evil in Othello’s Character in the Play Othello by William Shakespeare (1793 words, 6 pages)

In scene one of act four of Shakespeares classic work Othello, The Moor of Venice, Iago admits that he is a very villain and remarks that he has little godliness. While these confessions are undoubtedly true, Henry L. Warnken in his article Iago as a Projection of Othello takes it ... Read More

A Look at the Importance of Play on the Development of Children (1429 words, 6 pages)

Introduction Development among children goes through a number of stages that are likely to determine whether they will grow up and become better problem solvers among other roles in society. Psychologists have argued that development is shaped by genetics and the environment that an individual is brought up in (Graul ... Read More

A Report on My Presentation of the Play, The Bacchae (500 words, 2 pages)

The reason I chose the play The Bacchae is because it was one of my favorite plays that we read this year and one I thought had the most interesting stages. One scene the characters are in a huge palace and the next they are hiking up a mountain. I ... Read More

An In-Depth Analysis and Impression of the Play, An Enemy of the People at the Thurber Threatre (843 words, 3 pages)

When I first walked into Thurber theatre I was surprised by how massive it was. I was not expecting An Enemy of the People to be performed on such a large and detailed Proscenium stage. I couldnt help but be impressed by how beautiful the set was for the play ... Read More

An Examination of the Use of the Character Falstaff by William Shakespeare in His Play, King Henry IV (438 words, 2 pages)

In King Henry IV, Shakespeare uses the character Falstaff to express hisdisapproval of society and the constraint that is put on individuals by theestate system. Falstaff's soliloquy about honor happens before the battleof Shrewsbury, but his view prolongs throughout the plot. He is the onlycharacter who does not base his ... Read More

A Reversal of the Tragic Play, The Baccae into a Comedy and the Comical Play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream Into a Tragedy (434 words, 2 pages)

The Bacchae is a play that is a very good candidate to rewrite into a comedy due to the plays many comedic aspects and at many times its lighthearted and celebratory nature. Especially considering that the majority of the play involves Dionysuss pranks and humiliation of Pentheus. The approach I ... Read More

An Analysis of the Ambitious Play, All of the Great Books (960 words, 3 pages)

Many plays are ambitious, but few are as ambitious as All of the Great Books. However, for a play to be successful it must have the resources to match its ambition. That is not always the case, as can be seen in the production of All of the Great Books. ... Read More

An Analysis and Appreciation of the Play Good Kids (864 words, 3 pages)

The atmosphere of the play Good Kids was very serious and tense yet it had its lighthearted moments like many plays. It was a very proper setting, with a decent sized thrust stage and separate seats. It was all in such a huge contrast to All of the Great Books, ... Read More

A Review of the 20 Minutes Play, Do They Care? by The InterACT Theatre Project (506 words, 2 pages)

For fans of traditional theatre, this is not for you. If you would rather be in an interactive debate lasting more than an hour, then you might enjoy Do They Care? By The InterACT Theatre Project. The whole production only had a scripted 20 minutes and the rest of the ... Read More

An Anatomy of the American Dream in the Play, Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller (654 words, 3 pages)

The American dream is something that is constantly alluded to inpopular media and literature from all around the world. This American dreamis thought to be the ability to reach one's goals of success and riches inthe capitalist economy and free society that characterizes the UnitedStates of America (Roth 201). Arthur ... Read More

An Analysis of the Theme of Death in the Medieval Morality Play Everyman (2434 words, 11 pages)

ThesisDeath Usually when this topic is spoken about the image that appears on ones mind is a dying or already dead body. But there is so much more to it than that. The end result in which one dies in hisher sins without the saving and forgiving power of Jesus ... Read More

Christopher Marlowe, Thomas Kyd, John Lyly, and Ben Jonson: The Underappreciated and Unrecognized Playwrights of the Elizabethan Era (2085 words, 12 pages)

Other than the renowned Shakespeare, playwrights of the Elizabethan era are given practically no credit for their essential contributions. These playwrights are left unrecognized and underappreciated by the general population, with Shakespeare being the only recognizable name amongst a list of dramatists. In particular, the work of Christopher Marlowe, Thomas ... Read More

The Affirmation of the Power of Love in The Jeweler’s Shop, a Pastoral Play by Pope Saint John Paul II (Karol Wojtyla) (3261 words, 10 pages)

St. John Paul II, or Karol Wojtyla (as he will be referred to in this paper), wrote many great works, beginning with his first pieces from the Theatre of the Word all the way to The Acting Person and Love and Responsibility. He felt an intimate call to the theatre ... Read More

An Analysis of the Ruin of Macbeth in Macbeth, a Play by William Shakespeare (1313 words, 4 pages)

When people are susceptible to external ideas and beliefs, ambition and drive for power can corrupt people. William Shakespeares Macbeth examines the ruin of Macbeth, who allows his and his wifes ambition to lead him to his downfall. However, the three witches prophecy instigates his desire for power, stating that ... Read More

An Analysis of the Themes of Integrity and the Refusal to Compromise in the Play A Man for All Seasons by Robert Bolt (512 words, 2 pages)

A Man for all Season is a play written by Robert Bolt and has integrity and the refusal to compromise as central themes that chart the course of the entire play. The play itself is based on the actual events of history and chronicles the vehement refusal of Sir Thomas ... Read More

The Curse of Ambition in Macbeth, a Play by William Shakespeare (1061 words, 4 pages)

Ambition an impulse all human beings have succumbed to. Everyone has been driven to have a set goal of which they want to reach. However, there is a moral split that leads to roads to two rows that challenges individuals to pick up half. On one side there lies a ... Read More

An Analysis of Wit, a Play by Margaret Edson Dealing With a Woman’s Struggle With Cancer in a Hospital Setting (605 words, 2 pages)

"Wit" is a play that explores the story of a woman that struggles with cancer in a hospital setting. It was written by Margaret Edson, an American Playwright. The inspiration came from her experience in working in a hospital setting. In the play, Vivian struggle with ovarian cancer and she ... Read More

The Importance of the Little Character, the Old Man in the Play, The Tragic History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe (828 words, 3 pages)

In the Marlowe spectrum of British literature, one this is certain the little characters are the most important. With that being said, in Dr. Faustus, Marlowe brings into the play a character that speaks but hardly ever talks- the Old Man. The Old Man featured in Dr. Faustus functions as ... Read More

The Opposition and Challenge of the Standard Norms of Women in the Play, Medea and Hippolytus (916 words, 4 pages)

Ancient Greece provided the foundation for women, and what their expected roles and social norms in society were to be. These roles involved everything from the moment they were born, how they were raised, their love life, and how they would carry on every day of their life. Women had ... Read More

The Issue of Player Misconduct in the National Football League in America (5370 words, 16 pages)

Every few years there is a new issue that seems to be extra prevalentin today's society in business this also holds true. The National FootballLeague has been in the news in the past year and a half for many reasons,but only one that many people remember. That is the personal ... Read More

A Review of the Play, A Comedy of Erros by William Shakespeare (1038 words, 4 pages)

Hollywood is no longer original and has not been for a long time. Most movies that are released today are simply a retelling of a comic series, book, or some other media. Nowadays it is becoming increasingly uncommon to see a original idea for a motion picture. However, this may ... Read More

The Dangers of the Idea of Gender Equality in the Plays, Macbeth and Hamlet (1745 words, 6 pages)

Throughout the homo sapiens brief existence on this planet, we have often had certain social issues that have been seen as unfair. Certain variants of man has always been segregated against, for even things such uncontrollable as ethnicity and skin color. However, through the various past and present movements, none ... Read More

An Interpretation of the Play, Trifles by Susan Glaspell in the Essay of Judith Russell (628 words, 3 pages)

In her essay, Judith Russell makes an interpretation of Glaspells play Trifles. In this interpretation, Russell makes a comparison between the three women of Trifles with the three sisters from Greek mythology called the Fates. According to Russell, each of the three women resembles each of the three sisters from ... Read More

An Overview of the Many Evils in The Crucible, a Play by Arthur Miller (665 words, 2 pages)

There are many different types of evils presented throughout the play, The Crucible by Arthur Miller. The plays protagonist, John Proctor, ultimately triumphs over many of these evils internally by accepting and understanding his sins, by believing he is a good Puritan, and by refusing to confess to the theocratic ... Read More

The Revenge of the Tyrant in the Play Macbeth by William Shakespeare (1344 words, 6 pages)

History provides many examples of dictators who have resorted to cold-blooded killing to gain absolute power and control, such as Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin, but in order to do so, they had to forsake their humanity. In Macbeth by William Shakespeare, Macbeth is a tyrant willing to do anything ... Read More

The Twisted Concept of the American Dream in the Play, Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller (1766 words, 5 pages)

The American Dream is a loose concept that has been twisted drastically over the years. Something that started out as a motivational factor to have a more fulfilling lifestyle has turned society into a competitive materialistic world. Arthur Miller states in his iconic, literary feat of the early 20th century, ... Read More

My Audition and Performance for the Annual School Play (655 words, 2 pages)

When I entered middle school, I never thought that I would make a lot of new friends or audition for the annual school play. It never really crossed my mind. But, when these things did happen, I was glad that they did. A few months in to 6th grade, my ... Read More

A Comparison between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, Two Best Soccer Players in the World (384 words, 2 pages)

Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world. There are many professional players in soccer, but Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the best soccer players. Even though many people think that Messi and Ronaldo at the same level, in my opinion, Messi is better than Cristiano. ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013