Drama and Theater papers

This essay is a literary analysis of Sophocles' Greek tragedy, "Oedipus the King".

A look at the topic of magic in Shakespeare's "The Tempest".

This paper looks at the history of magic and famous magicians.

A look at the topic of education in Shakespeare's "The Tempest" through studying the character of Miranda.

This essay is an analysis of the concept of legitimate authority in "Antigone" written by Sophocles in 442 BC.

A look at some of the themes in Shakespeare's play, "The Tempest".

The following paper examines Shakespeare's history and critically analyzes two of his plays, "Romeo and Juliet" and "Macbeth".

This essay is a discussion on realism and romanticism in both literature and art and how they reflect the sociology of their respective time periods.

This paper examines the history of method acting and applies it to the tremendous career of Robert DeNiro.

This paper examines progressivism in Russian literature as exhibited in the works of Chekhov and Dostoevsky.

This paper discusses William Shakespeare's dramatic play "The Tempest" and explores how the playwright voiced his societal views through his work.

The following paper examines the interpretations of the myth of "Oedipus The King" from the perspectives of Freud, Aristotle and the author.

The following essay is a comparison of Aristotle's and Freud's interpretation of the play "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles.

Blanche Dubois as the tragic hero of Tennessee Williams' "A Streetcar Named Desire".

The following paper critically examines Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" which, according to the author, is fundamentally inner-directed rather than outer-directed.

A discussion of the interrelations among men and women with reference to Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby", Ibsen's "A Doll's House" and Shakespeare's "Othello".

This paper summarizes the play "Prometheus Bound" and analyzes its characters.

This paper looks briefly at Shakespeare's literary achievements and illustrates how they have fared during the centuries since his death.

A brief look at "Romeo and Juliet" and "Macbeth" by Shakespeare.

This paper is an analysis of Shakespeare's play, "King Lear."

A comparison of identities through different literary works, "Doll House", "Oedipus" and "Hamlet".

An analysis of Shakespeare's "Macbeth" as a tragic tale of history, allegiance and betrayal.

This paper discusses Iago's motivations and interactions in "Othello".

The following paper explores the character of Iago in Shakespeare's "Othello" with the purpose of discovering what it is that makes him so evil.

A review of the play "Hamlet" by William Shakespeare.

This is an evaluation of William Shakespeare's play, "Hamlet."

A look at father-son relationships in the Shakespearean plays, "Hamlet" and "Henry IV".

A look at the tragic story of Electra in ancient Greek playwrights.

This paper analyzes William Shakespeare's tragic play, "Othello."

The paper is an analysis of Shakespeare's play, "Hamlet."

This paper is an in-depth examination of the character Ophelia, in the play "Hamlet."

This paper is an in- depth character analysis of all the characters in William Shakespeare's "Othello."

This essay discusses the changing role of the chorus in literary expression.

The purpose of this paper is to introduce and discuss the play "The London Merchant" by author George Lillo.

This is a research paper written about the effect of evil on humanity in the play "Macbeth."

This essay discusses how the famous banquet scene is the penultimate conclusion of Shakespeare's "Macbeth".

This essay explores religion and lust in Moliere's play "The Misanthrope".

A discussion of the characterization of Shylock by Shakespeare in the "Merchant of Venice".

This paper contends that Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure" is a reflection of English society and advice to King James.

This paper analyzes the topic of labor disputes by comparing "Grapes of Wrath" with "Waiting for Lefty".

This essay describes Euripides' "Bacchae" as a typical Greek tragedy, and compares it to Aristotle's definition of the exemplary tragedy.

This paper looks at Shakespeare's play, "King Lear."

This essay is a full analysis of William Congreve's play "The Way of the World".

This essay compares key points in author Tennessee Williams' life to the conflicts in his famous drama "The Glass Menagerie".

A detailed essay comparing and contrasting the Shakespearean characters, King Lear and Prospero.

This paper is about marriage and relationships in the Shakespearean comedy.

This essay examines the melancholy suffered by the prince in William Shakespeare's "Hamlet".

This is an exploration of how romantic love can turn lovers into fools.

This paper explores themes of absolute power in "The Tragedy of King Richard III" and "A Winter's Tale" by William Shakespeare.

This paper relates events in Samuel Beckett's real life to situations in the play.

This paper examines and analyzes events in the play "King Lear" by William Shakespeare.

A look at the evil character of Iago in 'Othello".

An in-depth analysis of the two plays by Shakespeare.

An analysis of parent-child relationships in the play "King Lear".

Opinion paper arguing that Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" qualifies as a tragedy according to the definition set forth by Aristotle.

How Faustus comes full circle in his realization that he is not, nor has he ever been, the master of his fate.

This paper is a critique of the play "Equus."

This analytical essay explores the relationship between acquiring true power and forgiveness.

Examination of human and divine relationships as seen in such ancient Greek literature as Homer's "Iliad" and Herodotus? "Histories".

An in-depth analysis of this English Renaissance tragedy, the various factors involved which lead to the tragic ending and the struggle between good and evil.

A character analysis of Neoptolemus based on Sophocles' play "Philoctetes".

This paper is an analysis of William Shakespeare's "Hamlet,", and goes into detail about Hamlet's elaborate plan to expose the king as the murderer of his father.

An in-depth look at the underlying themes of prejudice, loyalty and love, in this well known Shakespearean play.

Sight and blindness, reality and constructions in Hwang's "M. Butterfly".

The road to humility that is taken by the King and lessons learned along the way.

This paper attempts to define criticism of various art forms including theater and music .

This paper compares the psychiatrist and psychologist in the two books, "House of Games" and "Equus".

An examination of the effects an absent father can have on his family as seen by Tennessee Williams.

The women in "The Little Foxes" by Lillian Hellma.

This paper looks at the social impact of Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Ernest" .

This paper looks at the ancient Greek play "Lysistrata".

This paper compares the play "To Kill a Mockingbird" to the novel "Waiting for Lefty", both set in the 1930's United States.

An in-depth discussion on social construction with reference to Ibsen's play.

This paper examines the recurring changes of the moon and the transformation of the characters in "A Midsummer Night's Dream".

This paper takes a look at Shakespeare's character Hamlet.

This paper discusses the differences between William Shakespeare's works on screen or in print.

This paper discusses William Shakespeare's 'Sonnet 29' and Christopher Marlowe's, 'The Passionate Shepherd to his Love' with reference to their similarities and dissimilarities plus other poets.

The essay compares "Oedipus Rex" and "The Ecstasy of Rita Joe", looking at the tragedy of being without a home.

Examines the differences in Antony and Brutus' speech styles and effectiveness in "Julius Caesar".

This is a history of all the elements of female Elizabethan fashion (Queen Elizabeth I).

Examines how Sophocles wove irony into all elements of his tragic play "Oedipus the King".

This essay compares the modernity in the films "Romeo and Juliet" and "Vivre Sa Vie".

A look into family relationships with a focus on Lorraine Hansbury's "Raisin in the Son".

An essay on how tragic characters deal with death as seen by Sophocles and Shakespeare.

A comparison of the characters and worlds of Chinua Achebe's "Okonkwo" and Shakespeare's "Hamlet".

This paper critically analyses the play "Equus", focusing on the central character of the play, Dr Dysert.

This paper examines how Shakespeare's "Macbeth" influenced evil in the time of King James I.

An examination of Elizabethan as opposed to Shakespearean tragedy.

This essay examines O'Neils' use of biblical themes to highlight the destructive power of improper desires in "Desire Under the Elms".

This paper explains the characters in the play by Tennessee Williams.

A comparison between Renaissance and Middle Ages men with focus on Thomas More and King Henry VIII.

A critical analysis of various interpretations of the play.

This paper discusses the differences and similarities of two worlds of theater: ancient and modern, with specific references to history and playwrights of each period.

This paper uses research information to support the thesis that Shakespeare portrays Shylock as villain and a sub-human with no regard, feelings or mercy for others, all consequences of his Judaism.

Examines the minstrel show and its relationship to racism and prejudice.

A poet describes the role animals play in this famous Shakespearean drama.