Essays and Research Papers on Theater

A 4 page paper which examines the thematic role of love in this twentieth-century play and nineteenth-century short novel. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the symbols in Tennessee Williams’ play “The Glass Menagerie.” Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper is a character analysis of Ferdinand from "The Duchess of Malfi" and Goneril and Regan, eldest daughters of King Lear. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the relationship that Willy Loman has with his sons in Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman.” No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which examines Sophocles’ tragic heroine’s deep commitment to the concept of justice. No additional sources are used.

This 5 page paper examines the life of this great composer. La Boheme and many of his other works are discussed. Many little known facts about this well known author is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper argues that John Proctor from "The Crucible" and David Merrill from "Guilty by Suspicion" are tragic heroes, not in the classical sense, but for today. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which compares Proof by David Auburn to the story of Cinderella. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper which examines literary elements in Act II of Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House. No additional sources cited.

4 pages in length. To Ashbe, having the right friends means acceptance in today's world; however, she is considered an outcast worthy only of being teased and ridiculed by the very group by which she wants to be accepted. Her self-esteem plummets inside yet she maintains a cheery - if not caustic - ...

This 11 page paper is a literary analysis of the Oscar Wilde play, "The Importance of Being Earnest." Annotated bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 18 page paper examines Lorca's play "Blood Wedding" closely with regard to the characters, their environment, spatial configurations and how the play could be staged. It also briefly discusses Lorca's life.

A 5 page paper which examines the theme of honesty in Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 9 page paper argues that Oedipus's fate is brought about through both his actions and those of Apollo, and occurs as a result of their conflict, with neither one more important than the other. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the literary works "Sonny's Blues," "The Glass Menagerie" and "Salvation." Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the play "Carnival!" and why it would be particularly adapted to production on a thrust stage. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the character development of Nora in Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House.” No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper discusses Neil Simon's style, the plays that were running when he made his debut, and his influence on the theater. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the way in which Arthur Miller's play "Death of a Salesman" can be seen as analogous to the death of the American dream. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which compares and contrasts Tennessee Williams’ play The Glass Menagerie with his short story Portrait of a Girl in Glass. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 9 page paper examines the play Waiting for Godot. Themes are explored and the focus is on the concept of waiting. How it factors into the modern world is contemplated. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 9 page paper compares the two plays, "Glengarry Glen Ross" and "Death of a Salesman." Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page analysis of Kobo Abe’s play The Man Who Turned Into a Stick as it relates to Aristotle’s Poetics. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper examines Arthur Miller's classic play and examines some of the reasons why it still resonates today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the theme of the conflict of youth and age in Ibsen’s play “The Master Builder.” Bibliography lists 5 sources.