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"The Glass Menagerie", 2008.
An analysis of Tennessee Williams' representation of Southern women in the 1940s in his play "The Glass Menagerie".
1,587 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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Tennessee Williams' play "The Glass Menagerie" exposes the conflicts between the old Southern values and the brute force of the new, Northern values. Some of those conflicts in society - with reference to women's place in America in the 1940s - are reviewed in this paper, in order to present a psychosocial background into the characters Amanda Wingfield and her troubled daughter, Laura Wingfield. It also looks at how Williams painted literary portraits of his female characters with the brushstrokes from his own family experiences (his sister was schizophrenic) and from the society that he observed all around him and about which he held strong opinions.
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"In the interest of offering further perspective on why Williams portrayed female characters in The Glass Menagerie the way he did, it is worth noting that when Williams was just five years of age, he suffered from a paralytic disease, causing him to be paralyzed. At seven, he was diagnosed with diphtheria. His mother, Edwina Dakin Williams, approached his difficulties during this period in his life by encouraging him to dream up stories and read. But Edwina is also reported to have been a pushy, sometimes smothering woman by a biographer writing for ThinkQuest (http://library.thinkquest.org). Indeed, his mother did not approve of him "...playing with other boys" and his father made him quit the University of Missouri to work in the shoe business. "
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"Hamlet" and "Dr. Faustus", 2008.
A comparison of the ethical dilemmas dealt with by the protagonists in William Shakespeare's "Tragedy of Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark," and Christopher Marlowe's play "Dr. Faustus."
1,112 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper discusses and compares William Shakespeare's "Tragedy of Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark," and Christopher Marlowe's play "Dr. Faustus," both of which are Elizabethan dramas that feature protagonists grappling with profound ethical issues that address the limits of human life and power. The paper discusses the plot of each play and the issues that they address, as well as the role of the protagonists.
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"Hamlet realizes that murder only leads to more murder, thus he says "let be," when called to a duel, and when he enacts vengeance, it is more in self-defense rather than in cold, calculated vengeance, or stabbing a man in the back. Although Hamlet dies, he dies in triumph, knowing that Horatio will reveal the truth to the world of what happened to his father. Caught in an evil world of court intrigue, Hamlet at least dies a moral man, a man who has given his life significance because of his ability to question the ethics that govern his society, even seem to govern the world beyond. Faustus, in contrast, claims not to be satisfied with the rewards of knowledge gained from books, but uses his intellect in a way that leads him down a path of hollow pleasures, and ultimately damnation. His damnation is evident from the first moment he sells his soul, but Hamlet's moral position is always unclear, much like moral decisions in the world outside of the theater."
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Dreams in "A Raisin in the Sun", 2008.
An analysis of the theme of dreams in the play "A Raisin in the Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry.
1,837 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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The paper examines the dreams of every character in Lorraine Hansberry's 'A Raisin in the Sun" and shows they all have their own individual hopes and dreams. The paper illustrates how dreams give the characters reason to live and reason to hope. The paper notes that not all the characters' dreams come true by the end of the play, but the fact than any do is a reason for hope for the future.
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""A Raisin in the Sun" tells the story of the Younger family, including Walter, Mama, Ruth, Beneatha, and Travis. This black family all live a hard life due to poverty and lack of opportunities for blacks at the time (the 1950s in Chicago). Mama receives $10,000 in insurance money for her husband's death, and with that money, she hopes to buy a real home in the suburbs, so her family can leave the tenement apartment they have lived in for years. However, the other characters all have their own dreams, and they do not always coincide with Mama's plans. Walter wants to invest the money in a liquor store, Beneatha wants it for tuition for medical school, and Ruth dreams that she and Walter can grow to love each other again like they once did."
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Ophelia's Madness, 2008.
An analysis of the character and madness of Ophelia in Shakespeare's play "Hamlet".
2,579 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 0 sources, $ 77.95
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The paper reveals that the theme of madness is one of the most important motifs of Shakespeare's play "Hamlet". The paper discusses Ophelia's madness, in particular, and explains that it is caused by multiple reasons. The paper also discusses how, because Ophelia is significantly the purest and most innocent character of the play, Shakespeare represents the state of madness of the court of Denmark through her. The paper therefore shows that Ophelia is an extremely important character, despite her apparent secondary role.
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"The figure of Ophelia and the relationship that builds between her and Hamlet are extremely significant elements for the overall meaning of Shakespeare's masterpiece. It has to be noted, first of all, that madness is one of the most important motifs of the play. As it is obvious from Shakespeare's other works, madness is correlated paradoxically with wisdom, rather than nonsense. Thus, King Lear for instance, becomes wise only when he becomes mad. The same applies to Shakespeare's fools and clowns, who, while speaking nonsense, actually reveal the truth. In Hamlet, madness is transferred in a curious way from Hamlet, who only feigns it, to Ophelia, who actually goes insane. Moreover, Hamlet's feigned madness is his answer to the general corruptness of the court, and his only way to cope with the moral and philosophical choices he has to make. "
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Antonio Vivaldi, 2008.
An overview of the life of Antonio Vivaldi, Italian composer and violinist.
799 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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The paper discusses the life of Antonio Vivaldi, on of the most notable Italian composers and violinists whose operas and concertos greatly impacted the cultural world of the 18th century. The paper discusses Vivaldi's development as a music composer working for the Pieta and Teatro Sant' Angelo opera theaters. The paper then discusses the success of Vivaldi's operas in Venice.
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"Antonio Vivaldi is one of the most notable Italian composers and violinists and his creations are known and played worldwide. During his lifetime, Vivaldi managed to create unforgettable operas and concertos that have greatly impacted the cultural world of the 18th century and continue to exist as genuine works of art today.
"He was born in 1678, in Venice, and he discovered his musical talent with the help of his father, a violinist that played at St. Marco Cathedral in Venice. It was his father that encouraged and taught Antonio how to play the violin."
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Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman", 2008.
An analysis of the representation of the American dream in Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman".
1,431 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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The paper describes how Willy Loman in "Death of a Salesman" sacrifices himself and his family for the American dream. The paper analyzes how Willy equated material success with the value that a certain human being has in society. The paper therefore shows how this play is one of the most suggestive representations of the American dream.
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"Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman is definitely the playwright's best known play, and, at the same time one of the most successful plays in the whole of the American theatre. It is easy to see why the play's main theme, as well as its main characters, would be so appealing for the American audience. First of all, Willy Loman, the hero of the story, is a salesman who virtually sacrifices himself and his family for the American Dream. The play is tragic as it as deals with Willy's disintegration under the weight of his own crushed ideal. Only too late, he realizes that all his life he has believed only in fake material values that cannot bring fulfillment. Moreover, his drama is even more poignant because he has not only himself to behold and deplore, but also his sons who have been imbued with the same ideas."
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'A Raisin in the Sun', 2008.
This paper discusses the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry.
1,700 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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In this article the writer points out that the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' was a groundbreaking literary work. The writer notes that the play, written by Lorraine Hansberry, explores the life and times of an African-American family. The writer then provides an interpretation of this literary work and supports the interpretation so that the sources may lead to a different, better-informed understanding of the play that had implications beyond the stage. The writer maintains that the play has been credited with providing a real and sincere depiction of African Americans during the 1950s. The writer concludes that the play assisted in spawning movements that were geared towards civil rights and equality from women.
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"It is apparent throughout the play that Mama has always dreamed of owning a home. She views home ownership as a way to move her family out of the despair of the neighborhood and the apartment in which they lived. On the other hand, Walter believes if he can open a liquor store the family will not have to struggle any longer and they will still be able to eventually purchase a home. In addition Ruth finds out that she is pregnant and contemplates an abortion because she believes that the household can not afford another person.
"It is also apparent throughout the play that Beneatha struggles somewhat with her racial identity. She is obviously torn between the reality of the black struggle in America and her African roots."
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"Death of a Salesman", 2008.
An analysis of the connection between the Loman family and American culture in Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman".
1,818 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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The paper shows how the American dream of success in business is the focus of Arthur Miller's play, "Death of a Salesman" and the center of Willy Loman's life. The paper discusses how "Death of a Salesman" is a tragic story of the American dream gone bad, of a man who is a complete failure and who is unable to care for his family, find his dreams and learn from his mistakes. The paper points out that Willy is a failure not because he has not attained material wealth, but because he believes it is the most important thing in life.
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"William Heyen's essay, "Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman and the American Dream" analyzes Willy and compares him with some of Arthur Miller's other characters. Ultimately, the essay describes the play's intricate images of the American dream, a dream that may seem old-fashioned today, but was the heart of American optimism in the 1940s, when this play was written. Heyen writes, "The American dream is rural, not urban, and the perfect world is out there somewhere, and when we can't find it out there ahead of us, we go back to the elm-shaded past" (Heyen 54). Miller alludes to this "elm-shaded past" often in this play, from Willy's desire to plant a garden like the one he used to have, to his reminiscing about the elm trees that used to line their street. Ultimately, Heyen believes that the play represents the American dream and dreams in general, and that dreams, if attained, leave nothing to reach out and strive for in our lives."
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"A Doll's House ", 2008.
A review of the timeless and universal relevance of the Norwegian author Henrik Ibsen's play "A Doll's House" (1789).
1,103 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 38.95
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The paper discusses Henrik Ibsen's play "A Doll's House" which seems to only have to do with 1960's and 1970's era women's issues when many women were still struggling to be equal, at work or as persons in their own right. The paper notes then many women found it difficult to enter professions like medicine or engineering which were dominated by men. There was also more social pressure on women to marry, have children, take care of a home and 'know their place.' The paper comments that much has changed since then and that Ibsen's "A Doll's House" remains relevant and that it is not only a play about women's rights even if that seems its most obvious focus. The paper notes that "A Doll's House" can be looked at freshly from the perspective of today's much different world - but also one in which pressures and expectations still exist, and one where men and women alike struggle perhaps now more than ever to find their authentic selves.
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"Nora is a stronger-minded woman than she appears and also one who knows for sure by the end of the play that it is more important to see and feel her authentic self than to keep up appearances by staying married to Torvald. Within life today such a state of mind can be found in many people seeking either a whole fresh start or even among those just wishing to develop a yet undeveloped talent, interest, or part of him or her self. Hollywood movies abound today about men and women alike who are fast-track executives or well-paid lawyers, physicians, or investment bankers but realize their lucrative profession is all wrong for them because they have entered it for the wrong reasons: money; prestige; pressure from parents or a wish to impress society. "
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