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In six pages this paper examines the transformation of the epic hero in ancient Greek literary works such as Euripides' Medea, Sop...
This paper examines how women in Ancient Greek society were portrayed in a comparative analysis of the plays Lysistrata by Aristop...
In five pages this paper discusses the differences between performance art and theater with an example of theater being the Broadw...
and she wishes that she were "wife to a better man" (Homer Book VI). Through Helens eyes and, also, through Homers portrayal of He...
fully clothed to completely nude was a symbol in and of itself: Aphrodite had begun a journey exemplifying female physical beauty,...
the foot of power!/Nothing care I for Zeus" (Aeschylus). In other words, Prometheus will not succumb to tyranny and a power that r...
It is for this reason that Greek art conveyed abstract ideas such as "beautiful" concepts of the human body through a dichotomous ...
This 5 page paper discusses the philosophical thinking known as Stoicism, and why it appealed to the ancient Romans and Greeks. Th...
A report of six pages considers the actor training offered by Chicago's theater district and includes a discussion of the Shakespe...
house; the Cassius Carter Centre Stage, a small theater in the round where experimental works are performed, and the Festival Stag...
animals as these jars were possessed of lids which were in the form of "human, baboon, falcon, and jackal -- representing the four...
progress. He tells the councilmen that they are making a decision which seems small in itself, but which, "taken altogether [wit...
the added enhancement of focusing on local talent and servicing the local people. Since the organizations initial entry into the m...
are likely to be found. To provide contrast, the gender of the second guest should be the opposite of the first guest. There will ...
of Greek culture to glean hints as to how a woman interacted in this male-dominated world....
exercise, even participating with men at times, indicating that there was not a great deal of difference in the way the men and wo...
A 6 page research paper that discusses the political positions of various authors from the ancient world. The writer asserts that ...
time expresses: "Rank creates its rules: A woman is asked about her husband, A man is asked about his rank" (Callender 12). By fa...
role of the chorus: "[E]ach play had its chorus, or group of men, a dozen or so, who would observe the action from the orchestra, ...
to work to include everyone. Now lets consider a scene from Oedipus Rex and how it could be staged, and what that tells us about...
in drama, as well as two of the most destructive. This paper compares and contrasts the plays that bear their names. Discussion H...
this novel within an American historical time frame it would have been published while some were embroiled in the Civil War, and o...
In four pages this essay considers a small local college student survey that reflects strong opinions regarding rap music....
distainfully resists him, declaring, "Away! I do condemn mine ears that have / So long attended thee. If thou wert honourable, / T...
In seven pages this essay analyzes the many functions served by the Chorus in ancient Greece's tragedy theater. Three sources are...
And, in terms of using their sexuality, "They do not share their couches with their husbands but with the other men who happen to ...
of their bodies and exercise often, sometimes along with the men, and sometimes by themselves" (Anonymous Legal Status in the Gree...
or reader cannot help but smile when Lysistrata demands the women repeat the oath: "To husband or lover Ill not open my thighs th...
This 12 page paper gives an overview of the history of the theatre in ancient Greece and the connection with mythology. This paper...
working class (Brown). Modern playwrights have expanded the conception of tragedy to include all walks of people in all circumstan...