Essays and Research Papers on Theater

A 3 page paper which examines the relationship between Biff and Willy in Arthur Miller's play "Death of a Salesman." No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which examines how each character, in Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman," is in denial. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the relationship between the two plays Oedipus the King and Oedipus at Colonus. No additional sources cited.

This 8 page paper discusses some of the things a director should consider in mounting a production of Romeo and Juliet. Bibliography lists 16 sources.

A 5 page paper which summarizes and analyzes the play “Death of a Salesman” by Arthur Miller. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines critical responses to Henrik Ibsen’s play “A Doll’s House.” Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This five page paper discusses the book by Daniel Sklar and explores the method he uses to teach kids about theater, and then analyzes the value of drama to inner city children. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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 book review that analyzing the role and value of the dramatic arts in Peter Pitzelle's text Scripture Windows (1997). In this text, Pitzele outlines his method of using drama to enhance religious education and as a means to helping individuals to find the inner meaning of scriptural passage. Pitzele calls this process ...

A 5 page paper which examines how the Norwegian playwright handles the theme of social secession in his characterization of female heroine Nora Helmer. No additional sources are used.

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 meaning of money in Lorraine Hansberry’s story “A Raisin in the Sun.” 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 ...

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 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.

This 3 page paper discusses the issues of guilt and innocence with regard to the character of Oedipus in Sophocles' tragedy. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 7 page paper which examines the contribution to modern dramatic form made by Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House” and George Bernard Shaw’s “Arms and the Man.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper considers Plautus's play, and how it follows the typical structure of returning everything to normal; it also considers why the slave is so important to the plot. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper compares and contrasts the characters of Candide (from "Candide") and Orgon (from "Tartuffe"). Bibliography lists 2 sources.