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The Faillure of After the Fall by Arthur Miller

In six pages this paper considers how Miller's 1964 play is encumbered by a vague theme, too much symbolism, and characters that d...

Dytopias in The Crucible by Arthur Miller and The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

In eleven pages this paper compares each work in terms of the social divisions and corruptions they represent. There are various ...

Visions of Euripides and Sophocles

In four pages this essay contrasts the styles of these Greek playwrights from the classical era within the context of Sophocles'...

Tragic Hero Oedipus in Oedipus the King by Sophocles

evolves to become so much more than he, at first, appeared to be as he came to see the errors of his ways by the end of the play a...

Oedipus's Struggle in Sophocles' Oedipus the King

This paper considers the many struggles of Oedipus throughout the course of Sophocles' tragic play in five pages. Four sources ar...

Why the Tragic Hero Label Applies to Oedipus

In five pages this paper argues that the protagonist of Sophocles' play successfully satisfies the classical tragic hero criteria ...

Citizen Example of Oedipus

In five pages this essay discusses the complexities involved with the citizen example served by Oedipus the King in Sophocles' pla...

For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls by Christopher Durang

Durang's satire of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie is considered in this report of five pages in which the author's succes...

Sophocles' Oedipus Trilogy Themes

In four pages this paper examines the characters, chorus, women, and state 'spiritual bankruptcy' theme featured in Sophocles' Oed...

Sophocles' Oedipus at Colonnus Summation

In five pages this 2nd portion of Sophocles' Oedipus Trilogy is summarized and analyzed. Three sources are cited in the bibliogra...

Chorus Role in Antigone by Sophocles

In five pages this paper examines how the audience is represented by the chorus in Sophocles' tragic play Antigone. Four source...

'Oedipus the King' and 'Chinatown'

no longer walks the Chinatown beat, ever since he was promoted to lieutenant (Dirks chin.html). Chinatown is regarded as a punish...

Comparing Antigone, Medea, and Nora Helmer

In three pages this paper compares and contrasts three major female theatrical protagonists Sophocles' Antigone, Euripides' Medea...

The Life and Career of Playwright Arthur Miller

miller.htm) was single-handedly instrumental in establishing Miller as one of the most well-received and respected writers. ...

Morality According to Plato and Sophocles

In seven pages this essay contrasts morality as depicted in Plato's Apology and Sophocles' Antigone. Two sources are cited in t...

Social Context of Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller

In ten pages this paper examines Miller's scathing attacks upon social capitalism contained within his contemporary drama Death of...

Blaming Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller

his sons the skills and awareness to become the men they could have become. But can that be blamed on a man who did not have the...

Overview of Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller

In 5 pages this paper presents a critical overview of Miller's social drama that includes the heroic role of Willy Loman, foil cha...

Destructive Relationship Between Willy and Biff in Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller

In a paper consisting of 6 pages the destructive relationship between father and son is examined in terms of the father's warped s...

Power in The Crucible by Arthur Miller

In five pages the three power wielding groups of the desire for emancipation for women, the false witchcraft accusations by girls,...

The Enduring Popularity of Antigone

honor and integrity into the courtroom as well as to the attention of the public (Conte 26). These are the issues that should con...

Oedipus Rex by Sophocles and Unwritten Law's Power

marry his mother. This involves a very powerful unwritten law concerning incest. While there was perhaps no laws concerning this p...

The Life and Works of Arthur Miller

modeled after his own life and experiences, including his relationship with the tormented Marilyn Monroe; however, Miller has neve...

Characterization in Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller

young boss, Howard Wagner, about easier sales work in town. However, it soon becomes apparent that Willy is to be discarded by h...

Sophocles' Oedipus Rex, Antigone, Hubris, and Ethics

modern cultures to view the character of Antigone as a perfect example of heroic resistance to tyranny, the play is not a politica...

The Major Points of The Crucible by Arthur Miller

tension in the play, which is by changing historical detail to create greater dramatic tension. The historical Abigail Williams, w...

Community Life

The student will want to address the fact that for those who already know how to make their situation better and have the desire t...

Analyzing The Crucible by Arthur Miller

there seems to be an appeal to false authority. The fact that officials in the town deem someone a witch, and that they determine ...

Literature and Self Discovery

inseminated, and so forth. Technology has had a way of impinging on morality, and today, there is a sense that part of the process...

Justice and Antigone

pursue justice with or without her sisters assistance. With an impressive strength that demonstrates her unwavering commitment to...