Essays and Research Papers on Theater

This 5 page paper argues that while there were objections to the stage during the 1700s, the attitude was really not all that much different from the attitudes today as it respects film. The stage is discussed historically. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the stage setting and its importance in the Arthur Miller play Death of a Salesman. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 2.5 page paper which examines the role and status of women in these literary classics. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper which looks into the attitudes, beliefs, and experiences regarding America in the lead males from August Wilson’s play “Fences” and Arthur Miller’s play “The Death of a Salesman.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Of all the complaints about Miss Saigon to reach a literary crescendo, the most common complaint is the continued depiction of Asian women surviving U.S.-led wars in the Pacific region, not only women defined as whores, but also the women of representatives of their nations. This works to masculinize American society over Vietnamese society. ...

A 6 page paper which examines how both playwrights treat the husband and wife by exploring similarities and fundamental differences. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page critique of LeRoi Jones’ play “Dutchman.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper is an example of a screenplay scene between a boy and a girl who must meet the girl's parents. Written in proper script form. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

A 2.5 page paper which examines the way in which this popular theme in Western literature manifests itself in the plots and female protagonists of Nora and Blanche in these respective works. No additional sources are used.

This 13 page paper compares and contrasts the postmodern work of dancer Pina Bausch and theatre practitioner Ariane Mnouschkine. This paper discusses the similarities and differences in their approach to postmodernism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines how the plays “Waiting for Godot” and “Twelfth Night” present the viewer with the condition of man. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the condition of marriage in the main characters from Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House.” No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which examines whether or not the play “The Women” by Clare Boothe Luce is a feminist play or not. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page analysis of the play “Trifles” by Susan Glaspell. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A paper which looks at the way in which the Theatre of the Absurd does away with traditional dramatic conventions in order to explore the instability and irrationality of the human condition. Examples from the works of Ionesco and Beckett are included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts the plays and characters in terms of hamartia (or tragic flaw of the hero), revenge, incest, pursuit of justice, and irony. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A paper which looks at various aspects of Miller's play, including Willy as the antithesis of the tragic hero, the role of flashback in the narrative, and the socio-political comment which Miller makes on the "American dream".

A 3 page essay that discusses the relationship between Mrs. Warren and her daughter Vivie in Shawl's play. The writer argues that the relationship between Vivie and her mother mirrors Victorian morality, but also indicates a progressive attitude on the part of Shaw in that he locates the cause of prostitution not in depravity but ...

This 4 page paper answers specific questions about four plays in relation to each other: “The Bacchae,” “Lysistrata,” “The Jew of Malta” and “The Merchant of Venice.” Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page essay that discusses the nature of playwright Neil Simons' comedy. The writer argues that Simons primarily draws his humor from characterization and that it is situational. Barefoot in the Park, The Odd Couple and Chapter Two are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines how Willy affects his sons and their successes or failures as seen in Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman." No additional sources cited.

A 9 page paper which critically defines a tragic hero and examines to what extent each of the protagonists of Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” and William Shakespeare’s “The Tragedy of Hamlet” is a victim of forces beyond his control as well as considers what they could have changed in their lives had they ...

A 6 page paper which examines the playwright’s innovative use of symbols in his award-winning 1944 drama. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the way in which the device of memory in Williams' play "The Glass Menagerie" informs viewers expectations of the work. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page paper which examines the importance of individuality in Eugene Ionesco's play "Rhinoceros." No additional sources cited.