Essays and Research Papers on Theater

This 4 page paper discusses the epiphanies undergone by the main characters in “The Story of an Hour” and “A Doll’s House.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses American values as shown in “The Harry Hastings Method” and “The Glass Menagerie.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 9 page paper considers some of the logical fallacies and cognitive distortions that occur in Arthur Miller’s great play, Death of a Salesman. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the social conventions, marriage and opportunities (or lack thereof) for individual growth as explored by Ibsen in his play “A Doll’s House.” Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page essay that examines the relationship between Sir Thomas More and Richard Rich in Robert Bolt's play A Man for All Seasons. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses Arthur Miller’s play with regard to its commentary on society and its expectations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper answers a series of questions about Oedipus, the King of Thebes. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page essay that addresses the societal factors that shape the familial situations in August Strindberg's Miss Julie, George Ryga's The Ecstasy of Rita Joe, and Sharon Pollock's Doc. The final portion of the paper discusses the role of Mr. Homer in Ryga's play. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 16 page essay that describes the social and familial situations of women in 3 plays: August Strindberg's play Miss Julie; George Ryga's The Ecstasy of Rita; and Sharon Pollock's Doc. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of dramatic irony. Examples from "Oedipus the King" and "Master Harold and the Boys" are given. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the definitions proposed by Aristotle and Freud with regard to tragedy, and argues that the Oedipus complex does not work well of the play the bears its name.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of speeches. Four types of speeches are analyzed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page essay focus on Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" and offers a comprehensive overview of the play discussing its the play's structure, language and imagery, characters, themes and production characteristics, before closing with conclusions as to the appeal and value of this drama. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10 page essay analyzes Henrik Ibsen "A Doll's House" and Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun" using the "Realist Action Structure" developed by Gordon Farrell. Bibliography lists 3 sources, but citations from these sources are not part of the essay.

This 5 page essay draws on Kenneth Burke's dramatism model to analyze the dramatic elements in Lorraine Hansberry's play "A Raisin in the Sun." Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page essay agrees with Marxist analysis of Barry Witham and John Lutterbie pertaining to Ibsen's "The Doll's House." The writer argues that this perspective is entirely accurate and provides insight into the play. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In three pages this paper examines this African-American college student’s desire to explore her intellect beyond Chicago's Southside and to have the same opportunities as her white contemporaries. There are no additional sources listed in the bibliography.

This 8 page essay provides a synopsis and analysis of "Dinner with Friends," a 2-act play, by Donald Margulies. Bibliography lists only the play.

A 7 page essay that particularly focuses on how Oscar Wilde focused on the topic of marriage in his play "The Importance of Being Earnest." Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page essay that first of discusses the Theatre of the Absurd, and then discusses how these features apply to Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot." Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the secrets that people keep in the plays “Trifles” by Susan Glaspell and “A Doll’s House” by Henrik Ibsen, and what effect the secrets have on relationships. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper addresses specific questions that pertain to aspects of Arthur Miller's play "Death of a Salesman." Bibliography cites 1 source.

This 3 page essay reports on a play by Terrence McNally, "Lips Together, Teeth Apart." Three aspects of the play are discussed, which include one of John's monologues, issues of sexuality and symbolism. Bibliography lists only the play.

A 3 page essay that discusses the nature of tension between two young men in David Henry Hwang's play "Trying to Find Chinatown." No additional sources are cited.

This 5 page essay offers a review of the Broadway touring company's production of "42nd Street." Set design, lighting, costumes, and other features are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.