Essays and Research Papers on Mixed Issues in Film Television Theater Music & Dance

This 4 page paper examines characters in this film involving a high school teacher trying to help her students. Some of the characters discussed in depth are Emilio, Raul and Kali. The paper is written in Question and Answer format. No bibliography.

This is a 10 page paper that provides an overview of "Master Harold and the Boys". A new epilogue for the play is written, and analyzed for thematic content. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

A 5 page research paper that describes and analyzes the first movement of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. The write argues that this is not only an exemplary example of Beethoven's expertise and style of composition, but that it also dramatizes his perspective on his own problems and humanity's place in the cosmos. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page report discusses Martin Scorcese’s 1980 film portrayal of Jake La Motta in “Raging Bull” that starred Robert DeNiro. The well-known movie critic Leonard Maltin wrote in his plot summary of the movie that the movie was an: “Extraordinarily compelling look at prizefighter Jake La Motta, whose leading opponent outside the ring was always himself.” Bibliography lists 2 sources. ...

This paper explores the meaning behind the lyrics of "America the Beautiful," written by poet Katherine Lee Bates during the late 19th century. Also included is a little history of the song, as well as its competition against the "Star Spangled Banner" to become America's national anthem. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page essay that offers a student writing a concert report suggestions on how the student might address aspects of this assignment. The concert was occurred in Hill Auditorium on the University of Michigan campus at 8 pm on Wednesday, October 1 with Nan Washburn conducting ("Welcome"). The program consisted of "Kristin Kuster's Iron ...

This 5 page paper gives ample illustration and example as to Mozart's genius. Specific examples are given as to how he wrote and created stylistic innovations in the work of Don Giovanni which also included philosophical ideas of enlightenment and class conflict. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page analysis of the film and book “The Ugly American” written by Eugene Burdick and William J. Lederer. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 15 page research paper that examines the issues of gender in opera and specifically in regards to Bela Bartok's work Bluebeard's Castle. Bartok wrote but one opera, Duke Bluebeard's Castle, a short work based upon a grisly fairy tale. Psychologically and symbolically complex, the opera's narrative not only represents Bartok's conceptualization of gender, but ...

This 4 page paper explores gender themes and sexuality in this controversial 1992 release. The film is evaluated sociologically. bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page paper which examines education and the arts in the film Finding Forrester. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the theories of existentialism and progressivism as they apply to the film Dead Poets Society. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Existentialism and Progressivism in Dead Poets Society

This 5 page report discusses the 2000 movie starring Sean Connery “Finding Forrester” and the ways in which its characters and plot present a framework for education in which genuine learning can take place. Numerous film critics described the movie as a cliché or director Gus Van Sant’s effort to capitalize on (or repeat) the success of his 1997 award-winning ...

A 3 page paper which examines the theme of education in the play "Educating Rita" by Willy Russell. No additional sources cited.

A 4 page paper which looks at how pornography can be educational. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the theme of education in the film “Good Will Hunting” and the essay “I Just Wanna Be Average” by Mike Rose. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which illustrates how women today still face family challenges when seeking to advance their education as seen in Willy Russell’s play Educating Rita. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 10 page paper takes reviews of movies and television news shows as its starting point to examine issues of gender, violence and “infotainment” as they are depicted by the entertainment industry. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

Women, Patriarchy, and Feminine Suffering: A Gendered Analysis of Euripides’ “The Trojan Women”: A 6 page (5 pp. + 1 pg. Endnotes) paper which examines what appears to be women’s senseless suffering in times of war and peace and how this suffering is represented in Euripides’ tragedy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page discussion of how film depiction of Asians have changed over time. An emphasis is placed on the depiction of women. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A five page paper which looks at HBO’s Sex in the City in terms of the way in which the female characters are presented and the treatment of gender roles and humour in the series.

A 3 page considerations of some of the differences that exist between depictions of women and men and ethnicities in American society. Using the popular television shows “Monk” and “CSI” as frames of reference, this paper asserts that while equality might have almost been achieved in the real workplace, there are still inconsistencies in ...

A six page paper which considers how far it is accurate to say that these two works illustrate male domination and female passivity, with reference to the social and cultural themes which are also a vital element in the texts.

7 pages in length. Peyton Reed's 2000 production of Bring It On, a film that humorously portrays issues of teenage sex, is a primary example of how contemporary film shapes social views in terms of gender, race, class and sexuality. The manner by which this movie tends to instruct people how to perceive ...

This 4 page paper discusses the film "Senorita Extraviada" about the rape and murder of young girls in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, and the relationship between the crimes and the idea of gender as a social construct. Bibliography lists 3 sources.