Drama and Theater papers

A discussion of the play "The Return of Ralahamy", by De Lanerolle.

A review of the fatal flaws that appear in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' as per Aristotle's definition of the 'tragic hero'.

A discussion of the pro-German nationalist theme in the play 'Prince Friedrich of Homburg' by Heinrich von Kleist.

A look at the 'Merchant of Venice' directed by Michael Radford, based on the play by William Shakespeare.

A review of Arthur Miller's criticism of Senator McCarthy through his play "The Crucible".

This paper reviews the role of the women in ancient Greek Classics, focusing specifically on 'Medea' and 'Agamemnon'.

A review of Tennessee William's play "A Streetcar Named Desire".

A discussion regarding the famous American phrase "Will it play in Peoria?" in relation to 'Contingent Work, Disrupted Lives: Labour and Community in the New Rural Economy'.

A review of three American literary productions that focus on the illusion and fallacy of the so called American Dream.

A look at the themes of love, suicide and power in "Antony and Cleopatra" by William Shakespeare.

A study of the relationship of Hamlet and Laertes in 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare.

Examines the theme of fate in the tragedy "Hamlet, Prince of Denmark" by William Shakespeare.

Examines the theme of fidelity within "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare.

This paper evaluates the concept of Fate in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles.

This paper examines the importance of breaking down sexual and class barriers in "A Streetcar Named Desire" by Tennessee Williams.

This paper explores Nora and Delia Ephron's movie "Sleepless in Seattle" and the themes of feminism present.

This paper analyzes the philosophic premise of the individual conscience and societal values in "Galileo" by Bertolt Brecht and "A Man for All Seasons" by Robert Bolt.

This paper discusses the historical and modern staging within the context of William Shakespeare's "Othello."

This paper analyzes the ideology and beliefs apparent in "Death of a Salesman" by Arthur Miller.

This paper studies the concepts of religion and romance found in various examples of English Drama.

This paper examines Ibsen's play "A Doll's House" and looks at its structure in comparison to Aristotle's philosophies.

This paper looks at the loss of certainty in definite truth by characters in 'Death of a Salesman' by Arthur Miller and 'The Crying of Lot 49' by Thomas Pynchon.

This paper discusses and compares the nature of love in 'Romeo and Juliet' by Shakespeare and Plato's theories regarding love.

This paper looks at Mozart's opera 'Don Giovanni' and focuses on the importance of the duet "La ci darem la mano".

This paper discusses a career in the field of the dramatic arts as an actor.

This paper focuses on choices made by the characters in the classic drama "Aeneid" by Virgil.

This paper discusses the lead character of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' and argues that the key to Hamlet's difficulties are false appearances.

This paper discusses and compares the Greek dramas 'Wasps' and 'Clouds' by Aristophanes.

This paper discusses the concept of destiny in the play 'Oedipus the King' and looks at the relationship between gods and mortals.

This paper provides an analysis of the character Wendle in the play "Riot" by Andrew Moodie.

This paper discusses the theme of insanity as demonstrated in the plays "Hamlet" and "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare.

This paper discusses the Heracles myth.
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This paper examines English plays by Wilde, Eliot, and Bolt.

This paper evaluates if the protagonist Antigone in Sophocles' "Antigone" meets Aristotle's criteria for a tragic hero.

A discussion on homosexuality in the John Cameron's play "Hedwig and the Angry Inch".

This paper discusses gender roles in Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew'.

This paper analyzes the protagonists in Shakespeare's play to show that Shakespeare has a keen understanding of human psychology.

This paper discusses 'Oedipus Rex' by Sophocles and examines why this work remains so noteworthy after such a long time.

This paper examines the theaters and dance companies in Philadelphia.

This paper describes and analyzes Oscar Wilde's play "The Importance of Being Earnest".

This paper analyzes and summarizes Aeschylus' play "The Eumenides".

This paper looks at Shakespeare's semi-autobiographical work "The Tempest".

This paper discusses Roman theatre and its history.

An analysis of the different ways that the play "Tartuffe" may be presented to different audiences.

This paper compares the 1996 film version of Baz Lurman's "Romeo and Juliet" with William Shakespeare's original version of this romantic tragedy.

This paper studies gender and identity formation in Robinson's "Housekeeping" and Baldwin's "Blues for Mister Charlie".

A description of the processes of semiotics in Joe Orton's "What the Butler Saw".

A review of "Red Azalea: Life and Love in China" by Anchee Min.

This paper discusses the theme of law versus love in Sophocles' play 'Antigone'.

An examination of William Shakespeare's use of the 'play within the play' in "Hamlet", "The Taming of the Shrew" and "A Midsummer Night's Dream".

An analysis of the play "Henry V" by William Shakespeare.

A review of the play "Death of a Salesman," by playwright Arthur Miller.

A look at the movies "Ever After", "Pretty Woman", and Disney's "Cinderella" and compares the similarities and differences between the three.

The drama as a literary form and as a performance art using the literary works "The Phoenician Women" by Euripides and "The Iliad" by Homer.

This article compares the plays "Hippolytus" by Euripides and "Phaedra" by Racine.

A paper on ancient Greek drama, the Greek theater and ancient Greek playwrights.

This paper discusses that, in Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House", patriarchal femininity is shown to be an inaccurate reflection of humanity.

Discusses the roles of Cleopatra and Desdemona in plays by William Shakespeare.

This paper discusses the much acclaimed "The Lion King", which originated from an original script as an animated Disney film followed by a Broadway play based on the movie.

This paper reviews and analyzes Lorraine Hansberry's play "A Raisin in the Sun" while focusing on the symbolism of light and its significance on both the plot and the characters.

This paper discusses and analyzes the play "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by William Shakespeare.

This paper discusses the origins of opera in Italy.

This paper looks at the use of sense memory and emotional memory.

This paper examines the women in three plays: Ibsen's "A Doll's House," Chekhov's "The Cherry Orchard," and Strindberg's "The Father."

An analysis of "Major Barbara," "Six Characters in Search of an Author" and "Mother Courage."

This paper analyzes the theme of Royall Tyler's play "The Contrast."

This paper looks at the essential characteristics of the ballad form.

An analysis of a quoted passage from Sophocles' "Antigone."

This paper is a biography and discussion of the man generally considered the world's greatest contemporary composer of musical theatre.

Uses Aristotle's six elements of theater as a basis for a critique of the film "Chicago".

An analysis of "A Midsummer Night's Dream".

A comparison of three foil characters in Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler".

An assesment of Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler" as a tragedy.

Looks at the contribution of several minor characters in plays by William Shakespeare.

A character analysis of Karl Lindner from the play, "A Raisin in the Sun".

An analysis of Shakespeare's "Hamlet".

A critical analysis and commentary on Kwame Kwei-Armah's play "Elmina's Kitchen"

Discusses Antigone's actions in the Greek play by Sophocles.

An analysis of Arthur Miller's play.

Summarizes the play and argues that the play is a great tragedy.

Discusses if Hamlet was mad, indecisive or both in Shakespeare's play.

A discussion of the use of symbolism and metaphor in "Antigone".

Examines William Shakespeare's use of irony in several of his plays.

Shakespeare's conception and theory of comedy.

An examination of the three main characters in the play "Tartuffe".

An examination of the theme of hypocrisy in Moliere's "Tartuffe".

Discusses the character of Amanda Wingfield in Tennessee Williams' "The Glass Menagerie"

Discusses and critiques a passage from Moliere's play "Tartuffe".

Examines symbolism in this work by Lorraine Hansberry.

Examines the use of satire in these plays by George Bernard Shaw and Caryl Churchill.

Examines the meaning of "bound" in this play.

A brief look at how Ibsen uses Krogstad as a foil character in his play.

Examines concepts of justice in Aeschylus' "Oresteia" .

An examination of the various modern treatments of Marlowe's character Mephistopheles.

The idea of piety is examined in "Macbeth".

An overview of the play, The Oresteia" by Aeschylus.

A comparison between two plays about virtue.

This paper provides an analysis of Lorraine Hansberry's drama 'A Raisin in The Sun'.

This paper is a deconstruction analysis of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'.