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President Kennedy, the CIA, and the Bay of Pigs

In nine pages this paper presents a background on the Bay of Pigs invasion and considers the roles played by the CIA and President...

The Peloponnesion War and 'The Eumenides' by Aeschylus

In this paper consisting of five pages the argument that Athens failed in fulfilling the hopes expressed by Aeschylus in his play ...

Unconscious Mind Exploration in Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen

In five pages this paper psychologically probes the conflicts within Hedda Gabler as presented in Ibsen's play. Four sources are ...

Ghosts by Henrik Ibsen

In eight pages this paper presents a literary analysis of Ibsen's play in a consideration of dramatic plot development, theme, lan...

Sociopolitical Analysis of Tartuffe by Moliere

In six pages this paper presents a sociopolitical analysis of Moliere's seventeenth century play. Two sources are cited in the bi...

Development of Existentialist Theme in The Flies and No Exit by Jean Paul Sartre

In ten pages this paper discusses how existentialism is thematically presented in these plays by Jean Paul Sartre. Five sources a...

Metaphors in 'Oresteia' by Aeschylus

In this paper consisting of five pages the argument presented is that metaphors especially bird metaphors are employed to represen...

Guqin Music and the Chinese Zither Instrument

a large number of other ethnic groups with distinct cultures. The westward expansion of the Chinese empire during the Tang dynast...

McCarthyism Rebuttal in Arthur Miller's The Crucible

In eight sources this paper discusses how McCarthyism is presented in Arthur Miller's play The Crucible. Six sources are cited in...

Character Analysis of Telemachus in 'The Odyssey' by Homer

Telemachus taking his first step towards responsibility and manhood. "Telemachus calls an assembly of the men of Ithaca. It is the...

Twilight Los Angeles 1992 by Anna Deavere Smith

in her introduction (xvii-xxvi). During Smiths interviews, she found it interesting that the perception of the Rodney King beating...

Justice in the United States

However, this is an exaggeration, surely, as there has been a precedent for this type of secret military trial. It occurred in 194...

Overview of Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller

some of lifes toughest questions, questions that are still asked by todays family. Those questions include family values, abuse an...

Outline of a Play on Actor Robert Blake's Murder Case

to appear aloof, although his concerted effort belies the attempt. This sudden spot in the limelight has enhanced his lagging ego...

American Diversity

and economic issues must be considered along with positions of ethnic and religious minorities as well as issues that go to enviro...

Analysis of Act IV, Scene ii of Macbeth by William Shakespeare

cistern of my lust, and my desire / all continent impediments would oerbear...better Macbeth/ Than such an one to reign" (lines 62...

Baz Luhrmann's Romeo and Juliet and Kenneth Branagh's Much Ado About Nothing

sexual liberties but always remains faithful to the spirit of the original play" (Balingit PG). The setting is quickly establishe...

Popularity of the Play Trifles in the Next Century

is three men discussing a crime, at the crime scene, and while they discuss and figure out where evidence may be, the women who we...

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and Postmodernism

symbolic, it can be said to the juxtaposition of Martha to George(Clurman 12). Martha is high energy and ambitious, whereas George...

Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare and the Character of Brutus

assassination not as a betrayal of his friend and leader, but as "a chivalric defender of national honor" (Bloom 123). He perceiv...

Claudius in Hamlet by William Shakespeare

was, most likely, rejected for being "too young and untried" (92). When he is first introduced to the plays action, in Act I, Sce...

Women in Much Ado About Nothing and Othello by William Shakespeare

my cold blood, I am of your humour for that. I had rather hear my dog bark at a crow than a man swear he loves me" (Much Ado About...

Shakespeare's Richard the Third and Hamlet in Cinematic Cross References Deconstruction

In five pages this report considers how famous literary works such as Shakepeare's plays must be deconstructed in order to be cine...

William Shakespeare's Play Macbeth and 2 Film Interpretations

conscience. Said Macbeth: "One cried "God Bless us! And "Amen!" the other, as they had seen me with these hangmans hands. Listning...

Flawed Characters in Death of a Salesman, Antigone, and Oedipus

been killed and because he is deemed a traitor the powers refuse him a burial. Antigone fights for this cause claiming that her br...

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...

William Shakespeare's King Lear, Measure for Measure, and Justice

Angelo. However, in his efforts to restore law and order, Angelo resurrects an old law that punishes any man who lives with a wom...

Tour information Featuring William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet

In five pages this paper presents a tour that is based on places pertaining to William Shakespeare's tragic play including Mantua ...

Oedipus by Sophocles and its Structure

In six pages this paper presents a structural analysis of this ancient Greek tragedy and examines how the rising action and confli...

David Mamet's Oleanna

In five pages this essay probes the different levels of Mamet's play and how he uses the egotistical college professor John to pre...