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

A 3 page paper which evaluates the historical accuracy of the 1996 film. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the character of Tom as portrayed by John Malcovitch in the 1987 film version of the Glass Menagerie.

A 3 page paper which examines the use of naturalism in “Age of Innocence” and “The House of Mirth.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines how the film explores the contrasting perceptions of illusion between children and adults, with it taking on an element of purity in the children and serving as a form of subterfuge (façade and role-playing) in the grownups. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 13 page paper which traces the historical and artistic development of the film Western, and also describes the major generic conventions of the Western. Bibliography lists 4 sources. TGwesterns.rtf

A 3 page paper which argues that Biff, in “Death of a Salesman” by Arthur Miller, learns that his father’s dreams were wrong. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page discussion, comparison, and contrast of the ideas of creativity and art as seen in Luigi Pirandello’s play “Six Characters in Search of an Author” and William Wordsworth’s “Preface to Lyrical Ballads.” No additional sources cited.

A 4 page paper which examines how the character of Willy Loman, in Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman,” is both a victim and a victimizer. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which examines the 2003 film “Monster” from a crime perspective. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper which examines the meaning of money in Lorraine Hansberry’s story “A Raisin in the Sun.” No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper discusses some of the themes in Brian Friel's play "Dancing at Lughnasa." Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page paper which focuses on the theme of disillusionment in Arthur Miller’s play “Death of a Salesman.” No additional sources cited.

A 5 page research paper/essay. Beginning in 1642 and for the next eighteen years, the theaters of England were officially closed under the restrictions of Puritan rule (Restoration Drama). There were, of course, evasions of the law, but whatever performances were given were held in secret in private homes. In 1660, the Stuart dynasty was ...

This 42 page paper examines how the Turkish director Fatih Akin explores and represents issues of cross-National culture and dual national identity in his films. The paper does this by looking at the history of Turkish immigrants in Germany, looks at the way culture has developed. The paper then looks at how immigrant culture, inside ...

A 7 page research paper that answers specific questions about this 1999 film that relate it to the treatment of mental illness. The majority of the paper discusses a treatment plan for Antisocial Personal Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which argues that Rose, and not Troy, is the protagonist in August Wilson’s play “Fences.” No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which analyzes, comparing and contrasting, two plays: Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun” and August Wilson’s “Fences.” Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 12 page research paper that looks at three films. Modern filmmakers often use the anti-hero, the rebel, to emphasize the points that they wish to make about society and its moral ambiguity. While traditional values portray right and wrong in clear-edged, well-defined terms of black and white, filmmakers reveal the frequent hypocrisy that ...

A 5 page expository essay that explores the characters and conflicts depicted in Nick Cassavetes’ screen adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’ novel. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page paper which discusses technique and provides an overview of what any person who wishes to pursue a career as a film actor or actress should know. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper which analyzes the song’s lyrics and the shocking event that inspired them, the massacre of four Kent State college students protesting the Vietnam War. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines generational values and team development in the film “Stand and Deliver.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines which protagonist of these respective plays – Dr. Thomas Stockmann or Joan of Arc – presents the strongest case for standing alone, considering the situation in which each was placed, the ideal each was defending, and the personality each character possesses. No additional sources are used.

A 5 page paper which examines the influence that Greek drama has had upon modern day theater. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses the plays The Lion and the Jewel by Wole Soyinka and Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again by Ola Rotimi. Bibliography lists 9 sources.