Theater Essays and Term Papers

divided over the question of whether Antigone or Creon is the protagonist in the play, Antigone, by Sophocles. The answer lies in ones interpretation of the play. Is it a play about a woman doomed by the sins of her father, r is it a play about…

score, getting even, vengeance, whatever we choose to call it, it expresses an emotion that we all foster, yet we are rarely proud of .It exists within us all more often than we might want to admit. Let's face it, if someone cuts in front of you on…

A Streetcar Named Desire takes place from spring through early fall in a two-story building on a street in New Orleans. The main character of this book is Blanche DuBois. Blanche is Stella's younger sister who has come to visit Stella and her husband…

impossible to obtain. Because we do not have a clear definition of what perfection truly is, when a person attempts to become 'perfect', they are usually transforming into what seems to be perfect to . In both 'A Doll's House' and 'The Metamorphosis',…

Although his dramas take place in familiar settings, he has made a reputation for dealing with contemporary, political, and moral issues. Miller's work continues to inspire and teach people about American life and values. Arthur Miller was born…

The play went for just over an hour but it seemed like an eternity. To say that only a few people liked this play would be an overstatement; I don't think anyone enjoyed it. The play was set in 1881 in a house owned by Helene. Helene lives in a countr…

19, 1996         People all around the world know the voice of James Earl Jones. From Star Wars fans listening to the voice of Darth Vader to news junkies who hear a voice that dramatically intones "This is CNN" just before all the cable…

with your life? Everyone does sometimes, but certain people are like that their whole life. These people are irresponsible and depend on others to survive. In 'Death of a Salesman', Biff is one of these people. He is irresponsible because he depends…

is drawn from the memories of the narrator, Tom Wingfield. Tom is a character in the play, which is set in St. Louis in 1937. He is an aspiring poet who toils in a shoe warehouse to support his mother, Amanda, and sister, Laura. Mr. Wingfield, Tom…

parts: 1)<Tab/>Waknuk and 2)<Tab/>Beyond Waknuk The play in total is about one hour and is a series of short scenes, which develop a story, and follows narrative of the central character - David. None of the scenes in…