Essays and Research Papers on Theater

This 7 page paper discusses the use of memory in the play by Tennessee Williams, The Glass Megagerie. Quotes, examples, given from the text. Synopsis included. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper discusses the message of body image in Eve Ensler's play, The Vagina Monologues. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper compares and contrasts Raisin in the Sun and Glass Menagerie for symbolism and character development as well as themes. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines how the play reveals the American Dream to be an illusion and also considers the significance of where and when the play takes place in terms of conveying its message. No additional sources are used.

A 6 page paper which examines how these individuals present two radically diverse opinions of the Greek philosopher in Aristophanes’ “The Clouds” and in Plato’s “Apology” and “Crito.” Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the various ways that the play can be analyzed: feminist perspective, historical, and psychoanlytical. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page paper which examines the tragedy of ignorance in the character of Willy Loman in Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman.” Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

A 2.5 page paper which considers whether or not three of literature’s most famous characters are tragic heroes, and if so, why. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper considers which members of staff from a theatre should be invited to a dinner party to ensure a lively and explosive conversation.

An 8 page paper which examines various themes in Arthur Miller's play "Death of a Salesman." Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 15 page report discusses two of the greatest playwrights of the “modern” Western world, Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906) and George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) and how they created dramatic works that titillated, fascinated, and shocked audiences. In Ibsen’s A Doll’s House and Shaw’s Saint Joan, the reader or the audience member sees each author’s point of view regarding what ...

This 4 page paper discusses the religious hypocrisy which is the main theme in both plays. Furthermore, this paper investigates the many differences of these plays, and how each author chose to highlight the theme of hypocrisy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines motives, solutions, means, and mystery in Lorraine Hansberry’s play “A Raisin in the Sun.” No additional sources cited.

A 4 page paper which examines how Loman basically had good intentions, ambition and a strong resolve but was a tragic hero because when pushing his desire for greatness through not compromising with the limits imposed by his own humanity, he is doomed to fail. Specifically considered are Willy’s limits and how he unwisely ...

A 4 page paper which examines some points in different dramatic stories. The stories discussed are “Hamlet,” “The Oedipus Trilogy,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” and “The Cherry Orchard.” No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines the timeless elements of Arthur Miller’s play “Death of a Salesman.” Bibliography lists 6 additional sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the society in Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible.” The society depicted is harsh and strict and thus experiences many problems. Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.

This 6 page paper gives an overview of the movie, Billy Eliot. An emphasis is placed on the theme of childhood. Symbolism, other themes, archetypcial analysis included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which analyzes Act II Scene II of Aphra Behn’s play “The Rover.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines how plays from the past can often appear more relevant and more open to interpretation than modern plays. The plays discussed are Aprha Behn’s “The Rover” and Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House.” Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A 3 page examination of Arthur Miller’s play “Death of a Salesman.” No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper is an in-depth study of the American Theatre. This paper provides historical insights as well as outlining the different stages of development for the theatre. The stages are examined and each is highlighted with many examples of playrights and their works. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines what the play says about race matters in America. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines Henrik Ibsen’s play “A Doll’s House” from a feminist perspective. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

An 8 page essay that examines how Ionesco's play The Bald Soprano demonstrates how Ionesco parodies theatre in general as well as society. The writer discusses the play's stilted, nonsensical dialogue and how this "works" within the framework of Ionesco's satire. Bibliography lists 4 sources.