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"Six Characters in Search of an Author", 2004.
A Freudian analysis of the play, "Six Characters in Search of an Author", by Luigi Pirandello.
718 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 25.95
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This paper examines how Luigi Pirandello's play, "Six Characters in Search of an Author", is a representation of reality as opposed to the presentation of reality via drama. It looks at how it can also be interpreted as a division of the conscious mind from reality, or what Freud called ?doubling?, since the characters in the play are separated into actors and the characters they are to play. In particular, it attempts to show how the relationship between the author's characters and the actors who attempt to play the characters can be understood in terms of Freud?s theory of the uncanny.
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"In the play, six characters appear at a rehearsal and are looking for a way to have their story told. Their goal is to have actors play the parts they represent in the story as yet completed. It is a paradoxical situation in which the actors are imitating the characters as they ?perform? the circumstances of their lives. The conflict is made manifest in the discussions between the father and the producer as to what constitutes reality. The actors are ?real? because they are living humans. The characters are ?fictitious forms? of consciousness. From the perspective of the characters, the actors are comical in their attempts to recreate what the character has created. The actor is both ?real? and an imitation while the characters are a representation presented to the world as ?real? because of the reality of their stories."
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"Six Characters in Search of an Author", 2007.
A comparative analysis of Luigi Pirandello's play "Six Characters in Search of an Author" and its film version.
2,336 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses how, contrary to most film remakes, Stacy Keach does an excellent job of turning "Six Characters in Search of an Author " into a film version that preserves Pirandello's original storyline without any compromise. The paper explains that Keach's transformation of the play does not compromise the underlining plot because most of the changes involve only visual aspects. The paper also examines how, through his changes in the setting of the theatre, casting of the characters, and interpretation of Pirandello's stage directions, Keach is able to successfully transform the play into a well thought out film that preserves the plot while directing it toward a new television audience.
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"When Pirandello wrote the play, he was writing it toward an audience in a theatre audience. Since he was writing a play within a play, it seems logical that he would choose the setting to be in a theatre. When Keach was creating a film version of the play, he was creating this for a television audience. Because he was trying to relate to a television audience and not a theatre audience, like Pirandello, Keach chose the setting to be a television studio. Each and every aspect of these stage directions are easily compatible for making a film, which made it very simple for the director to transform the play. "
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"Six Characters in Search of an Author", 2002.
A character study of the personalities in "Six Characters in Search of an Author" by playwright Luigi Pirandello.
1,795 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 0 sources, $ 57.95
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The paper examines the drama "Six Character in Search of an Author", written by Luigi Pirandello, which is play within a play. The paper shows Pirandello's theme throughout the play that life is a script with people fixed to patterns that are evident in everyday workings of life and through the history of previous lives.
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"The drama Six Characters in Search of an Author, written by Luigi Pirandello, is a play within a play, full of reality philosophizing, which shows how people are real in the same way that characters are. These two themes are highly reflective on what it means to be a play, by comparing it to life, and what it means to be a person, by comparing what it means to be a character. The drama is an assemblage of a play, put together on the spot, when six characters enter another play?s rehearsal in search of an author who will manifest their roles by writing a script to their drama. This is their one bent purpose in life, to live on the stage, in their world in which they are real. Though they seem alive, as they are in their search, they are not fulfilling the purpose of filling their roles. They need to tell their stories, they desire reaffirmation of existence and for this they need their fixed reality, the stage. Their script is this means of existence and acting the script out is a means of living or being real. People in the same way are doomed to be scripted; identical to characters, they live only within their fixed play, that which acts itself out from birth to death."
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"Six Characters in Search as an Author" by Luigi Pirandello, 2000.
An analysis of the play's political influences and themes (focusing on fascism), technique, non-realism and appearance vs. reality.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, $ 79.95
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An overtly non-realistic portrayal of society is offered in a play by Luigi Pirandello, yet this is also a play with a political analysis at its heart. Appearance versus reality is a theme that infuses Pirandello's play Six Characters in Search of an Author. The technique used by the playwright is extremely theatrical and has a long history--the play-within-a-play was used often by Shakespeare and can be found in the works of other major dramatists.
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"An overtly non-realistic portrayal of society is offered in a play by Luigi Pirandello, yet this is also a play with a political analysis at its heart. Appearance versus reality is a theme that infuses Pirandello's play Six Characters in Search of an Author. The technique used by the playwright is extremely theatrical and has a long history--the play-within-a-play was used often by Shakespeare and can be found in the works of other major dramatists. The playwright often uses such a device to comment on the process of playwriting itself, showing within a performance of a play the act of creating and presenting some vision of reality in dramatic form. Pirandello's work makes this self-reflective structure the basic substance of the play and uses it to raise questions as to how we can tell when reality ends and illusion begins, or the other way round. The selfhood..."
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African- American Characters and the Search for Identity, 2002.
Reviews three works by famous African-American authors to explore the theme of a search for identity.
3,650 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 133.95
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The search for identity is a predominant theme in African- American literature, where the focus of many characters is based in the quest for a fundamental understanding of the self. This paper explores the search for identity in respect to the works of three noted African- American authors. These works are Ralph Ellison's "Invisible Man", Andrea Lee's "Sarah Phillips", and Toni Morrison's "Beloved".
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Common Elements in Literature, 2002.
A literary comparison of "Underground", "Hedda Gabler" and "Six Characters in Search of an Author".
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper identifies and discusses in detail the common element shared by Dostoevsky's underground man in "Underground", Ibsen's Hedda Gabler in "Hedda Gabler" and father of Pirandello in "Six Characters in Search of an Author".
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Conflict and Society in Drama, 2004.
An analysis of "Major Barbara," "Six Characters in Search of an Author" and "Mother Courage."
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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The paper analyzes how society impacts the characters and creates conflict in three plays: "Major Barbara," "Six Characters in Search of an Author" and "Mother Courage."
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"Society and Conflict in Drama. Introduction. According to Jimmie Briggs in "Human Rights and Wrongs," during the most socially challenging periods of history, art should more than mirror society it should question the contradictions and injustices of it. Perhaps nothing more apt could be stated in reference to the content of Brecht's "Mother Courage" and Her Children Shaw's "Major Barbara" and Pirandello's "Six Characters in Search of an Author.""
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Characters and Time, 2002.
An examination of the how the concept of time affects the characters of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf" by Edward Albee and "Rabbit, Run" by John Updike.
1,244 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper discusses and analyzes the two books "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf" by Edward Albee and "Rabbit, Run" by John Updike. Specifically, it discusses at least one character from each book in light of his/her relationship to time. It shows how time plays an important role in both books, and heavily affects both characters as they search for meaning in their unfulfilled lives.
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"In "Rabbit, Run," one of a succession of "Rabbit" novels concerning the main character, Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom, Rabbit is a man who often lives vicariously through the deeds of his youth, because his present and future are so depressing. Because his real life is out of control, he is consistently running away from it, trying to recreate his life in better circumstances, but he cannot forget his old life, and so he is constantly caught in a paradox of time, where he cannot control the present, all he can do is remember the past. This happens throughout the book, and his memories of the past always seem to rule his choices for his future. "Out of all his remembered life the one place that comes forward where he can stand without the ground turning into faces he is treading on is that lot outside the diner in West Virginia after he went in and had a cup of coffee the night he drove down there" (Updike 214). Thus, Rabbit is a prisoner of his past. He was successful as a basketball player in high school, but his adult life has never been as successful, even though he expected it to be, and so, he cannot reconcile his pleasant past with his not so pleasant present."
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Characters on the Fringe: Are They More Intriguing?, 2001.
An examination of literary characters who are regarded as "outsiders" shying away from the norms of society and a proposition by the author of this paper that it is this behavior that makes these characters so interesting.
1,496 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 0 sources, $ 49.95
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In this paper the author presents the idea that in literature, those who live on the fringe of society are often the most intriguing. In pursuing this idea, the author examines what he contends are three of the most notable ?outsider? characters in modern literature; John Steinbeck?s Cathy/Kate in ?East of Eden?; Albert Camus? Meursault in ?The Stranger?, and Septimus Smith in Virginia Woolf?s, ?Mrs. Dalloway?.
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?However, he clings to live at the end, remembering his mother?s ?fiance?? and her desire to start over again even at her old age. He finally opens himself up to the tender indifference of the world. For him to feel less alone, he wishes for a great many spectators at his execution, and that they greet him with cries of hate. For Meursault sees that in his isolation to the rest of the world that he certainly is guilty. For Camus, Meursault is the epitome of existentialism and the folly of humanity, and the absurdity of life.?
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Mary Higgins Clark?s Characters, 2006.
This paper explores the background and motivations of American novelist Mary Higgins Clark as well various characters from her numerous works of writing.
2,690 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 80.95
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The writer of this paper delves into both the life and works of author Mary Higgins Clark and centers mainly on the strength of her characters. While the author's characters frequently possess the ability to overcome insurmountable obstacles that happen too often in life, this paper details the events in Clark's personal life that often parallel to her characters. The death of her father completely altered Mary's family life. Mary gained the knowledge of how precious life was at the early age of ten. From her mother's example Mary learned how to be strong, even in the face of tragedy. This paper discusses both the plots and main characters from various novels including: My Pretty One Sleeps," "I'll Be Seeing You," "Where are the Children?" and "A Cry in the Night" which deals with a mother struggling to raise her children alone.
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"Mary dips into the deep well of her experiences again with her novel, While My Pretty One Sleeps, as she grew up listening to her mother's stories about the fashion world. Her mother had been a bridal buyer for B. Altman's; and also mary had written a radio show called "Women Today" where she interviewed designers and fashion editors. This exposure showed her the inside story in the glamour world and also the agony within this industry. From these experiences and her inquisitive imagination, Mary concocted Ethel Lambston, a influential gossip writer who was about to "rock the fashion industry with an expose revealing the secrets of top fashion designers," but is murdered before she can get the story out and she is discovered missing by Neeve Kearney."
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Handicapped Characters in Contemporary Fiction, 2007.
This paper studies the effect that a handicap has on the development of the disabled characters in contemporary fiction.
1,618 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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In this article, the development of the characters with handicaps in works of fiction is analyzed and attention is paid to how much these particular characters have been influenced by the disabilities that they have. Whether these characters have been affected in a positive or negative way is also a point of consideration. The writer notes that unfortunately, it appears that there has not been that much attention paid to handicapped or disabled characters within the realm of contemporary fiction, but there are more characters with disabilities than is first realized. The writer maintains that the idea that more handicaps and limitations are appearing in fiction today is actually very promising, because it shows that there is more recognition of the fact that these problems do exist within society and they should be recognized and addressed.
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"It does not appear that a study on this issue has been performed in the past, which is both good and bad, and is discussed within the confines of the methodology. Here, however, it is important to address the literature that is available and the information that it provides. From Tom Hanks' portrayal of Forrest Gump in the movie of the same name to the wheelchair-bound policeman on Cartoon Network's animated show 'Family Guy,' handicapped people, with both mental and physical impairments, are showing up in various works of fiction. However, it is not just whether they appear that is important, but how they are portrayed and whether they evolve throughout the course of the fiction, or whether they simple remain the same types of background characters that they often are in the beginning."
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Faulkner's and Porter's Female Characters, 2006.
A comparison of the main characters in William Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily" and Katherine Anne Porter's "The Jilting of Granny Weatherall".
1,120 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper compares the characters and lives of Emily Grierson, from William Faulkner's novel "A Rose for Emily", and Granny Weatherall ,from Katherine Anne Porter's novel "The Jilting of Granny Weatherall". The paper discusses the similar character traits the characters share and explains how both were affected by a similar, life-changing event in their youths that became the tragedy of their lives . The paper also contrasts how each character chose to deal with that tragedy, pointing out that Emily allowed her past to turn her into a depraved and perverse character, while Granny chose not to let her past dictate her life and instead built a life of warmth, dignity and compassion and understood that life was what you made of it, for better or for worse.
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"The two characters presented for comparison bare likeness to each other in several respects. Each are presented as strong-willed and defiant. They both were raised during an era where existed a strict southern code of manners and appearance. Unfortunately, this code is based on appearance rather than truth. Southern society placed great emphasis on a woman's conduct and each of the women acted according to this unwritten code. The secrets that they concealed and the demeanors they chose to display to society differ from reality. Emily Grierson's fa?ade of gentleness conceals her iron-willed strength capable of even murderous acts. Granny Weatherall is perceived as an ailing lady of forgotten memory and time. Both ladies were significantly affected by events in youth that became the tragedy of their lives. They were both jilted by their young loves. The difference between Emily and Granny lies in the effect this betrayal had upon the remainder of their existence."
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Othello?s Characters, 2002.
A study of the characters in William Shakespeare's "Othello".
1,160 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses how the characters in William Shakespeare?s ?Othello? are what really make the play come to life. It provides a brief summary of each of the main characters with a character analysis and a description of their contribution to the plot of the play. It shows how Othello is bold warrior and a good person, how Iago brings all of the evil and fallacy into the play, how Desdemona is young and innocent and how Cassio?s character is vulnerable and easily manipulated.
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"The character of Desdemona is young and innocent. When she is wrongly accused of infidelity, her innocent response to his rage is "I never gave him cause!" (III.iv.155). Desdemona?s innocent nature is highlighted in the play, through the contrast with the two other female characters, the cynical Emilia and Cassio's mistress, Bianca. These women are harsh and ugly, and make Desdemona seem all the more pure. Her love for Othello is a major part of her character. She permits his abuse of her, although it shakes her self-confidence. She is an obedient and devoted wife. She carries her love for Othello with her even as he strangles her to death."
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Hamlet's Characters, 2002.
An analysis of several of the characters in William Shakespeare's "Hamlet".
1,324 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper conducts a character analysis of Hamlet, Laertes and Fortinbras? characters in relation to the events and circumstances that happened in the play ?Hamlet.? Furthermore, this character analysis is accomplished using the comparative essay analysis, where the researcher gives a causal relationship among the three characters, further discovering the actions, behavior, and motivations of each through their differences and similarities with each other. Texts from Shakespeare?s original play and critiques on the play?s character are also used in support of the claims that are presented in the paper.
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"The play ?Hamlet? by William Shakespeare has a story that revolves around the main themes of revenge and search for the truth. Shakespeare?s male characters, in particular, are portrayed somewhat villainously because of the element of revenge inherent in each character's motivations in the play. Among the male characters in the play, the characters of Hamlet, Laertes, and Fortinbras emerge as the most remarkable among the numerous character in Shakespeare?s piece. Many characteristics are shared among these three primary male characters. The first characteristic is that they possess the vitality of their youth, and the second one is that all of them face the world in an idealistic and somewhat na?ve perspective. Their being young, na?ve, and idealistic are the main reasons why, throughout the play, they have resorted to radical actions and behavior that will cause either their victory or downfall."
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Analysis of Characters in "Death of a Salesman", 2008.
A characters analysis of the Loman family in Arthur Miller's play "Death of a Salesman".
1,720 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 0 sources, $ 55.95
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This paper discusses in depth the different characters of the Loman family in Arthur Miller's play "Death of a Salesman". It points out that Willy Loman is the central character around whom the play revolves, while the other characters have little or no influence over Willy's actions or the consequences that follow. They are viewed with respect to their relationship to Willy Loman. The paper focuses mainly on the characters and interpretation of their actions and dialogues in the play and attempts to explore the psyches of different individuals.
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Willy Loman
Linda Loman
Biff Loman
Happy Loman
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"Both her sons Biff and Happy are aware of the sacrifices their mother makes. Happy, a womanizer resolves to get married only if he can find a woman who possesses his mother's attributes. Willy is too caught up with his desires to actually value Linda for the gem of a woman that she is. However, he does come to terms with the fact that she is an exceptional woman suddenly in flashes. Willy's mind tends to wander and when some particularly strong memory of Linda comes up, he breaks off in the middle of a conversation to tell Linda how much she means to him. These instances are rare and it fails to give Linda any particular pleasure. Linda's happiness lies in Willy's contentment."
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