Literary Criticism of Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun”
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A 5 page paper which examines professional criticism of the acclaimed 1959 play about a Chicago African-American family. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TGraisin.rtf

M. Butterfly
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A 5 page paper which examines the focus on gender, sexual, national, and cultural identity as it is presented in David Henry Hwang's "M. Butterfly." No additional sources cited.
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M. Butterfly and Madame Butterfly
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A 5 page paper which examines why David Henry Hwang’s M. Butterfly uses the original Madame Butterfly opera as a significant element in his rendition. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Madness in Henrik Ibsen’;s “Ghosts” and Shakespeare’s “King Lear”
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This 5 page report discusses two plays, written centuries apart, that include the concept of madness in the family as one of the key factors of the story. “King Lear,” one of Shakespeare’s darkest tragedies, tells of man who despite his mantle of power and royalty is as deluded as any other human and as easily blinded by his own self-pity as those with far less status or influence. “Ghosts” is also one of this writers darkest stories and tells of a family haunted by the “ghosts” of what-if, along with the ghosts of infidelity, illegitimate children, syphilis and more. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWiblear.wps

Make Believe In Ibsen's Doll House
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This 6 page paper explores the metaphorical representation of children's play in Henrik Ibsen's A Doll House. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KTdollhs.wps

Management and Employees in "Death of a Salesman" and "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying"
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A 6 page examination of management and employees in the play "Death of a Salesman" by Arthur Miller. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.
Filename: RAdthsls.rtf

Marguerite Duras’ “India Song”
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This is a 5 page paper giving a modern analysis of the film and play “India Song” by Marguerite Duras. “India Song”, a play and film by Marguerite Duras uses modern theatrical aspects in order to portray the modern day issues of feminism and colonization. The play tells the story of Anne-Marie Stretter in 1930s India. Instead of a staged production with dialogue between the characters however, Duras has created a play and film in which dismembered voices, music and sounds of the streets all are choreographed to depict Stretter’s and India’s feeling of alienation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TJDuras1.rtf

Maria Irene Fornes: The Conduct of Life.
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(6 pp) Theater has an ancient definitive term that has held it in good stead for quite some time. It is called the "suspension of disbelief." What it means is that when I go into the theater, I am willing to take the risk of not understanding everything that I see. I may even believe thing that I really haven't seen, but it feel as though I have. Maria Ire Fornes is a master of this ancient skill of the suspension of disbelief. We will discuss it in her 1985 play, The Conduct of Life.
Filename: BBfornes.doc

Marriage in “Madame Bovary” and “Far From the Maddening Crowd”
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A 6 page paper which examines the various perspectives of marriage found in “Madame Bovary” and “Far From the Maddening Crowd.” Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAcrowd.rtf

McNally's Andre's Mother
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For the individual who is both homosexual and inflicted with AIDS, the elements of stigmatization, prejudice and discrimination are increased dramatically. This 5 page paper addresses the issues of denial, acceptance and bereavement within Terence McNally's one act play, Andre's Mother. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Medea as "Trunk Theater."
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(5 pp) This particular interpretation of Euripides play Media is designed as what is loosely called "trunk theater." It allows bush or rural schools to experience the arts at minimal expense. There will certainly be more than one trunk, but the point is that the props will be minimal and interchangeable. The will not suffer from storage, or be large to transport. The cast will be reduced in number, and all members will be able to interact with high-school age students. BBmdeaTT.doc
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Miller's View From A Bridge
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There are many instances of tragedy in everyday life, some of which are never discussed. This 5 page paper explores the distinction of the play, The View From A Bridge by Arthur Miller as a tragedy, focusing on the protagonist's inability to confront his feelings. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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