Beckett & Ibsen on Self-Discovery
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A 5 page essay that compares the focus on identity in Samuel Beckett's play Krapp's Last Tape with that portrayed in Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House. The writer argues that each playwright has their protagonist go through a process of self-discovery, in which the reality of their lives is suddenly seen through fresh eyes. This new perception is a cathartic epiphany of understanding for both characters. However, the context of these plays and the emotional "places" that these two protagonists arrive at are diametrically opposed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Beckett's "Endgame" - Theatrical Passage
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3 pages in length. The passage of Samuel Beckett's Endgame that begins "nothing is funnier than unhappiness" (Beckett 18) illustrates the highly amusing component of tragic comedy that was introduced by the French. Beckett - one of the most significant contributors what has come to be known as the 'theater of the absurd' - understood the value of laughter amidst sadness, an integral element in his work that allowed audiences to see just how peculiar people can be. No additional sources cited.
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Beckett's Endgame
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A 12 page essay that discusses this play by Samuel Beckett in detail. The compelling question of the play is whether or not Clov will actually leave Hamm, as he threatens to do throughout the narrative. Some interpretations of the play see the characters as being trapped in a cyclical existence that has no true meaning due to its repetitive nature. Others have posited that due to actions in the play that seem irrevocable, there is a possibility for freedom. Examination of the play, however, the evidence that favors an interpretation that the characters are trapped in a meaningless and pointless existence is much stronger than any indication that there is an escape from their private hell. Over and over again, Beckett focuses on the farcical nature of the characters' repetitious behavior, which creates rituals of living that serve no purpose and simply keep them going toward all life's ultimate destiny, which is death. No additional sources cited.
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Bertolt Brecht: Controversy Over Authorship
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This 5 page paper examines the question of who really wrote the plays of Bertolt Brecht. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Beth Henley's "Am I Blue" - Critical Analysis
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4 pages in length. To Ashbe, having the right friends means acceptance in today's world; however, she is considered an outcast worthy only of being teased and ridiculed by the very group by which she wants to be accepted. Her self-esteem plummets inside yet she maintains a cheery - if not caustic - façade while keeping company with the other wayward people who lack much social connection as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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BETRAYAL: HAROLD PINTER
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This 9 page paper discusses Harold Pinter, his life, motivation as pertains to the play, Betrayal. An indepth overview, synopsis, and examination of themes is given. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Biff and Bernard: Death of a Salesman
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A 3 page paper which compares and contrasts the characters of Biff and Bernard from Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman.” No additional sources cited.
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Biff and Willy in "Death of a Salesman" by Arthur Miller
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A 3 page paper which examines the relationship between Biff and Willy in Arthur Miller's play "Death of a Salesman." No additional sources cited.
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Biff in Death of a Salesman
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A 6 page analysis of the character of Biff in Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Biff’s Failure in “Death of a Salesman”
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A 4 page paper which examines whether Biff’s failure as a person is Willy’s fault from the play “Death of a Salesman” by Arthur Miller. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: RAbiff2.rtf

Black Issues in Pre-Civil Rights Chicago
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This 5 page paper discusses the issues that Lorraine Hansberry raises in her play, “A Raisin in the Sun.” Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Black Women Playwrights
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This 10 page paper explores the female roles in Lorraine Hansberry's A Raison In The Sun and Alice Childress' Trouble In Mind from the perspective of how they confront stereotypes and sexist behaviors. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Blanche and Stanley’s Power Struggle in Tennessee Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire”
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This is a 5 page paper with a 1 page outline discussing the power struggle between Blanche and Stanley in Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire”. In Tennessee Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire” a vicious power struggle occurs between Stanley and Blanche. Ultimately they are battling over the love and approval of Stella although in the end neither seems to consider Stella’s feelings in the climax of the play which would seem to indicate that it was the gaining of the power over each other which was more vital than Stella’s approval. Williams was said to have included sexual, social and racial tensions throughout his plays to reflect aspects he had witnessed or experienced in life. Blanche and Stanley’s power struggle is reflective of those perceived in the post World War II era when neither side could be considered entirely good or entirely bad and the assets over which they fought, in this case Stella, were no better off at the end of the struggle than at the beginning. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Blanche DuBois and Willy Loman
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A 6 page paper which compares and contrasts Blanche DuBois from Tennessee Williams' "Streetcar Named Desire" and Willy Loman from Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman." No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAblanch.rtf