Essays on Plays

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Truth Issues in Othello

3 pages / 1473 words

‘Some rise by sin, and others by virtue fall’ – William Shakespeare. This quote is central to the themes in the play ‘Othello’, written by William Shakespeare in 1603. Iago is a character that rises by ‘sin’ due to his masterful manipulation of those around...

Othello Truth William Shakespeare

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Dysfunctional Families in "Hamlet" and "Death of a Salesman"

4 pages / 1777 words

For many decades, plays are themed around family dysfunction to help families in real life deal with their own relationships. According to Laurence Smardan in the journal article, “The Use of Drama In Teaching Family Relationships”, Greek plays were able to educate young people with...

Death of a Salesman Hamlet

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Analysis of The Important Aspects and Measures Covered in The Shakespeare’s Play "Taming of The Shrew"

6 pages / 2909 words

Introduction There are a number of dramas and other stories that have been written over time and each one of these have their significant position in literature. These stories and plays not only have a great story but there is also substantial material present that...

The Taming of The Shrew William Shakespeare

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Shakespeare's Hamlet Vs Don Quixote

3 pages / 1296 words

Both Don Quixote and Hamlet are exceptional examples of madness being used to drive a narrative. Their madness speaks to all of us though a multitude of different means. Showing us that there is reason behind their madness, despite what first impressions give us. Asking...

Don Quixote Hamlet Tragedy

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A Universal Protagonist in William Shakespeare’s Tragedy "Hamlet"

1 page / 445 words

William Shakespeare’s revenge tragedy Hamlet presents a universal protaganist who defies to Aristotelian tragedy conventions to wholly embody the struggle of the human condition – Hamlet’s psychological transition from disillusionment to a state of resolution. Hamlet, a christian humanist, provides a unique introspection into the...

Hamlet Tragedy William Shakespeare

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Representation of Patriarchal Ideology in "A Doll’s House" and "A Streetcar Named Desire"

4 pages / 1679 words

Patriarchy refers to a social system in which men categorically hold more power than women. They occupy powerful positions in society and their actions and decisions carry more authority than those of women. Patriarchy is embedded in society’s institutions and the ways in which we...

A Doll’s House A Streetcar Named Desire

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Shakespeare’s King Lear and Shirwadkar Natsamrat: a Comparative Study

4 pages / 1705 words

Introduction William Shakespeare is one of the greatest names in the world of English literature and same is the case with Vishnu Vaman Shirwadkar who is one of the renowned writers in the domain of Marathi literature. Both writers have their own genius and greatness...

Comparative Analysis King Lear William Shakespeare

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The Portrayal of Bruce Bechdel in "Fun Home"

2 pages / 847 words

In the graphic novel ‘Fun Home’ by Alison Bechdel, she talks about her family but more about her relationship with her father. She portrays her father as an emotionally disconnected man while still trying to understand his ways. Bechdel tells about how the two of...

Fun Home Literature Review

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Compare The Role that Patriarchal Ideology Plays in a Doll House and a Streetcar Named Desire

4 pages / 1748 words

In Ibsen’s A Doll’s House and Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire, both playwrights have shed light on the struggles women face to establish their place in the patriarchal society. While in A Doll’s House women finally triumph over patriarchy, in A Streetcar Named Desire, they...

A Doll’s House

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The Patriarchal Society in The 19th-century

4 pages / 1893 words

The patriarchal society and gender inequality have played a big part in the world’s culture since dating back to the 1800s. Men and women both played different roles. The roles of men most likely included earning for the household and to live a controlling lifestyle...

A Doll’s House Gender Inequality Society

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The Age of Miracles and The Glass Menagerie

2 pages / 1070 words

Passage: “Meanwhile my soccer team practiced mostly as usual, and my mother’s drama students continued to rehearse their production of Macbeth. All across the country, events like these were held as planned. Shows had to go on. We clung to anything previously scheduled. To cancel...

Novel The Glass Menagerie

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The Tragedy of Sexuality in Hamlet

4 pages / 1820 words

The motive force in Hamlet’s experience lies in his ultimate identification with his father in death and God’s reality, including the implicit, favorable judgment assumed to have been bestowed on Hamlet’s father, in contrast to the present ignoble life of his mother with Claudius: Made-to-order...

Hamlet Sexual Health Tragedy

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Illusions Causing Rejections of Uncertain Futures

3 pages / 1522 words

An individual’s perception of reality can be impacted by negative events from her past. These events could cause the person to develop an illusion of reality that feels more secure than what is real. However, an imagination of reality can affect a person negatively by...

A Streetcar Named Desire

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Symbolism in a Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen

6 pages / 2563 words

A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen is perhaps one of the most hotly debated plays to come out of the 19th century. The 19th century continued the process of the demystification that began with the Enlightenment. Because of the discoveries of the Enlightenment, humans could...

A Doll’s House Plays Symbolism

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Identity in William Shakespeare’s Othello, Moor of Venice

3 pages / 1246 words

Introduction William Shakespeare’s magnum opus, “Othello, Moor of Venice,” delves into the multifaceted realm of human identity and the relentless pursuit of recognition, exploring the consequences that befall characters as they grapple with their distinct quests for self-identity. The play weaves a tapestry of varied...

Othello William Shakespeare

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The Depth of Love and Hatred in Romeo and Juliet

3 pages / 1303 words

“What defines true love? How long should it take to realize if you’re truly in love? Our views of love differ from person to person, but many of us have loved or will find love in our lifetime if we are fortunate. Whenever love stories...

Falling in Love Romeo and Juliet William Shakespeare

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Film Adaptation as Translation in The Example of Elia Kazan’s a Streetcar Named Desire

4 pages / 1887 words

The purpose of this paper is to approach film adaptation as a modality of translation and show an analysis of changes occurring in the adaptation of the famous play A Streetcar Named Desire for the big screen. Novels, plays and film have been the most...

A Streetcar Named Desire Adaptation Translation

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Statements Opposing Vengeance in William Shakespeare's Hamlet

3 pages / 1533 words

Within the tightly plotted play, “Hamlet”, William Shakespeare devises a series of dark twists and turns for his protagonist to follow, satisfying the genre of Revenge- Tragedy, and in turn generating a harrowing story which still today captivates an audience of all classes. The concept...

Hamlet Hamlet Revenge Revenge

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Personal Experience of Parenting Disabled Kids

6 pages / 2803 words

TEN POINTS ON RAISING CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES You’re scared of your child’s future. Made-to-order essay as fast as you need it Each essay is customized to cater to your unique preferences + experts online Get my essay On July 2nd, 1985, I would always remember...

Children of a Lesser God