Williams' view towards the ideas of illusion and reality works to highlight the fact that reality will always overcome fantasy and the two cannot coexist peacefully, and while we cannot completely admire Stanley in his [...]
Though Rose plays the role of a housewife and recognizes Troy's leading role in the family, she is not portrayed as a weak woman unable to oppose her husband.
For example, Banquo was given good news by the witches about the likelihood of his children becoming kings and yet he did not rush to murder as it's in the Macbeth's case.
They include Othello, who is the lead actor; Desdemona, Othello's wife; Cassio, Othello's lieutenant; and Iago a junior officer in the army.
The three questions that the theatre asks are: what the play is, why it is the way it is and what the characters learn during the play?
The play explores the importance of land to the people of Ireland during the 20th century. This is observed in the beginning of the play when the father claimed that land was what mattered.
Nowadays, the word "habit" is used in order to indicate an action or emphasize the tendency of doing something, while in Shakespearean context, word "habit" is not an action.
Notably, the play is riddled with symbolism that connects the character to his inner struggles, and the fence is the most prominent.
It depicts female characters in a state of submission and obedience and shows the disbalance in the distribution of power between men and women.
The supernatural was an aspect of the plot structure used to add tension and drama to the occurrences and situations and manifested in various ways. To conclude, the owl and raven were utilized as omens [...]
In the play A Raisin in the Sun, the playwriter uses art to fictionalize encounters of a delayed dream by a family; it is a supposition of the poem by Hughes.
The characters Mommy and Daddy are ignorant of Grandma and her needs, from her introduction to the stage to her eventual demise.
It is important to note that the play Magic 8 Ball by Kimberly Pau is about two girls, Melissa and Elizabeth, who use the ball to ask personal questions about their future. It is evident [...]
Kathy is experiencing a great deal of inner conflict due to the connection that Emily has with Walter as well as her afterward relationship with Emily.
While The government is the system that makes laws and ensures that they are followed, it is the person who wields power who is responsible for the equality and impartiality of its enforcement.
One of the major points where Priestly portrays the theme of social responsibility is whereby Sheila feels a sense of duty when she realizes that she has a role to play in the death of [...]
As soon as it appears clear the fact that the play's author is engrossed in the action the audience experience the first display of tension.
The play effectively depicts the theme of civil disobedience through the personality of Antigone, who is willing to break the rules to satisfy her morals standards and conscience. Therefore, the author uses the characters of [...]
The play takes place in Pittsburgh in the 1930s, but the rich history of the courageous characters is made relevant by a particular piano that is the object of contention.
The surviving myths, poems, plays, and stories of the Age of Antiquity allow people to learn about not only the events and religions of the past but also the cultures, lifestyles, and morals of societies [...]
In addition, her mother kept the cause of the deaths of Rachel's father and brother secret. In essence, the play Rachel is educative and addresses some of the challenges people face in society.
The name of the comedy is a pun - the word Earnest is consonant with the name Ernest, which has the semantic meaning of a serious, noble, and honest, which represents the two heroes of [...]
Some of the stories that the reader comes to know, about some people or events in the play, come inform of narrations from the minor characters. The minor characters give most of the information known [...]
It was an essential part of Ibsen's dramatic talent that he embodied the problems and conflicts of his own personality in the characters of his plays.
But the gentlemen who are actually supposed to find out the motive and solve the case are not able to succeed in reaching the depth of the matter, as they lack the sympathetic view which [...]
Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream and the carnival elements in the play are widely discussed topics in the literary world. When analyzing the gradual development of the plot of the play A Midsummer Night's Dream [...]
One of the interesting structural points of the play is that narration in the play is being led by two voices: one presenting the listener with the real day life activities of the character and [...]
Both works have similar motifs and are using the same means of helping to deeper understanding the nature of the protagonists and the drama of the life them.
Thesis Human existence and purpose of life were considered unimportant because the human soul had a divine nature, thus, they were afraid of death as an unknown state of human existence.
The play deals with the genius persons of the world and it relates genius convincingly with the world of madness. Then the development of schizophrenia in Nash, which is "a severe mental disorder that distorts [...]
It begins with supernatural such as the presence of the ghost and Hamlet attempting to glance into Claudius' soul, to the mystery of the crime and the need for revenge. The masterful use of style, [...]
The third grotesque view occurs {while Ruth is later dressing upstairs ostensibly to go with Teddy back to America} when Max and the others, realizing that Teddy's marriage to Ruth is in shambles, begin discussing [...]
In addition, the play skillfully captures the relationship between the main characters and the main theme of each act, which I intend to transmit to the audience.
This paper focuses on the setting in the works A Doll's House and The Handmaid's Tale and its impact on the characters and the author's context through the prism of the chosen historical periods, culture, [...]
One of the main reasons for the emergence of such fusion is the desire to show the unique character of the psyche and, from the other hand to emphasize the fact that all people have [...]
The character of Macbeth is used by Shakespeare to illustrate a man who lacks the strength of moral fiber under the affection of guilt and ambition.
In the history of ancient India, Kalidasa can be referred to as a facilitator of a one-person renaissance since his works made a significant impact on the further development of the Indian drama during the [...]
Debusscher, in this respect states that, the mention of "a double life," could be the mask that Tom Wingfield wears to meet the world, in particular the "world of his mother and that of the [...]
Whether or not Queen Gertrude, Prince Hamlet's mother, was guilty of being part of the conspiracy that led to the murder of her husband, King Hamlet is debatable.
The aim of this essay is to characterize the place of the figure of Falstaff in the works of William Shakespeare.
If this is possible in the setting of the play, what important hints to the truth are we, the viewers, missing and overlooking in everyday life?
Through the drama, it is possible to see the attitude of the author to the issue as well as her views since her literature presents her feelings and her opinion on the sensitive social matters.
This divergence in the acceptance of what is said to them between the younger and older versions of Oedipus is based on the fact that the older version of Oedipus had developed a considerable degree [...]
The struggle is betwixt his great affection for his boy and his finding the facts, and the mindset of his miserable upbringing by which the dad was normally a removed and an unreachable figure.
Proposals to the queen and the execution of the king are two coincidences in "Oedipus Rex". On the other hand, as Cohen notes, "the death of Willy is a tragedy while the failure of his [...]
Othello is one of the characters who have features in William Shakespeare's tragedy titled The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice. It is clear to note that the tragedy that befell Othello was because [...]
In the play, it is evident that pride is used by people to create laws that challenge the divine law from gods.
The strong character traits of the main characters Odyssey and Job in the epic The Odyssey and The Story of Job help develop their plots from the beginning to the rise of conflict and their [...]
This happens when it influences the plot, the characterization in the play, and the play's mood, on top of expressing themes that could be termed to be the main themes.
The theme of this story was to address issues that were affecting the people of Thebes during this time and even in times to come.
One of King Lear's most important themes is the use of irony to emphasize the power of consent. The first situation is created in the throne room by the king, who abdicates the throne and [...]
The relations between Agamemnon and Clytemnestra in Agamemnon and Oedipus and Jocasta in Oedipus Rex represent the themes peculiar to the literature of that era.
The central conflict in the timeless Greek tragedy "Antigone" is a profound exploration of the tension between individual conscience and the dictates of public law.
Wilde uses a range of humorous techniques throughout the play to lampoon the morals and manners of Victorian society, which makes the audience laugh.
Before the last game, the mother of the deceased girl approached the girls and made a delirious speech about her daughter and the team's cohesion.
The play is the people's voice, reflecting their aspirations and ideals."William Tell" was devoted to the theme of the revolt of foreigners, in which the motif of tyranny sounds with the same strength and conviction.
In the tragedy, one can consider the collision of equally just principles: the interest of the state and the interest of the family, expressed through the feminine principle.
That is, it is the application of a character's image in one line to represent another. Wright's instability, which is evident through her sewing, leads the women and the audience to believe that Mrs.
This play relates the tale of Oedipus, the King of Thebes, who is looking into the execution of King Laius, his forebear.
In the first act, Evan Hansen writes himself a letter, mentioning that he should not worry about anything and be the way he is. Evan is not perfect, but he learned to accept himself, which [...]
The main reason for the discord is that Othello slept with his wife and justifies all the negativity toward Iago. The handkerchief is the best proof that Desdemona has entered into an intimate relationship with [...]
The story of the overthrow of the King of England Richard II by his cousin Henry Bolingbroke, the future King Henry IV, unfolds among monochrome ascetic scenery to the sound of music.
Through the external conflicts between Jack and Algernon's opposing beliefs of love and honesty, their continuous disagreements about marriage and romance, and the fixation of the name Earnest between the men and their love interests, [...]
The exploration of the difficulties that occur during the transition from adolescence to adulthood is the key message of the play.
Wole Soyinka's play Death and the King's Horseman relies on the real incident about the man who prepares to commit ritual suicide and accompany the deceased king to the afterlife. The connection between the world [...]
This paper will focus on the play's main points the author conveyed to the reader and the viewer and sociocultural issues of those times, just as those were represented 'in particular the uncommon length of [...]
The very reason that made me write about this character was how he is depicted as a hero in the opening pages of the play, and only to learn how weak he is from his [...]
The play is narrated by two voices, the voice of the blind Captain Cat as they all inform the audience of the dreams and lives of people from a small town as viewed by the [...]
In this particular part of the series of plays he wrote on the history surrounding Henry IV, Shakespeare introduces the audience to the Henry IV as a King who has acquired the throne through unjust [...]
John may be considered the protagonist of the play, however, the interrelation of the two main female characters of the play are, certainly, of great use for the development of the action and realization of [...]
These soliloquies are dramatic and ironical, Harold Wilson submits, with an irony that is implicit and eloquent in the extravagances of Hamlet's rhetoric.
In other words, the play is about the Victorian morality and the constraints it imposes on the society. The play is also a double-edged criticism of the conventional preoccupations of the middle and upper middle [...]
The Crucible, written by Arthur Miller in 1953, is a play focusing on the topic of the Salem witch of the last decade of the 1600s in Massachusetts.
In defense of his decision to remarry, Jason states that it would be better for all parties, including Medea and the children.
One may be tempted to think that she is a victim of Richard's folly, but she is sharply aware of her place.
By the end of the play, Marsha has stopped pretending in front of her husband and Wanda that she is fine.
The main objective of the play "A Doll's House" is to advocate for the ability of each individual in making decisions that are not based on the influences of other persons around him or her. [...]
It is even possible to notice that Mephistopheles tries to warn and make Faust refuse the deal as he is aware of the real situation and does not want him to make the same mistakes [...]
The play The Trojan Women, created by an ancient Greek playwright Euripides, is a great example of a tragedy that can be and was used to show the outcomes of the war in a general [...]
This is tangible evidence that could have assisted the prosecution and the eventual conviction of Mrs. Wright's guilt on the basis of evidence that they have.
Joseph Addison describes the very interesting principles of the man's life base on the position of the public benefits' protection and the readiness to to sacrifice his life to the ideals.
In regards to the intended significance, Stopes, Belleforest, and Shakespeare report that Shakespeare designed the role of the ghost to appear to Hamlet relentlessly to enhance the melancholy motif of the play.
In the opening scene of the play, Medea is beating herself over the loss and present to console her is an elderly nurse.
This paper analyses the position of a woman in society, the aspect of social life as well as the importance of responsibility in the drama A Doll's House.
Creativity in his works, Merchant of Venice and Hamlet, is portrayed by the manner he makes choice of characters, the way themes are tied up with stylistic language to reflect hidden meanings reflective of the [...]
Wilson's experience relates to the experience of Cory and his father Troy in the play. The play exhibits determination that Troy employs as he faces numerous challenges in life that prompt him to endure and [...]
To my mind, one of the key themes of the play is considered to be absence of mutual respect and support."It is obvious throughout the script of the play that everyone has their own agenda [...]
This shows that Desdemona has completely accepted and respected her role as a woman in the society; she is an obedient wife to Othello.
The presentation of the Ghost in the film builds the main theme of revenge and tragedy. Olivier shows that the Oedipus complex is a crucial aspect in understanding the play especially the character of Hamlet [...]
Othello, an eloquent and physically fit person is considered as the protagonist and hero of the play; however, in spite of his elevated status, he is nonetheless an easy prey to insecurities due to his [...]
Iago's paranoia is tremendous to an extent that his insanity is portrayed when he deludes Othello to kill his own wife.
As the events unfold and Jocasta senses that Oedipus is indeed her son, she begs him to drop the matter but he decides to have none of this. This leads to the death of Jocasta [...]
This observation is not merely the central idea of the play, but is an enhancement to the basic personality trait that goes along with the horrifying aftermath of the warfare, conducted in the name of [...]
In his play Othello, William Shakespeare also accentuates the meaning of minor characters and their actions for the development of the tragedy in Othello's life.
Athena also had to pour a sea fog around Odysseus to protect him, and then she assumed the shape of a little girl and showed him the way to the palace.
The epigraph's words resonate as a call to action, urging us to dismantle the fences of resentment and disdain, replacing them with bridges of empathy and understanding.
As a result, the play depicts a family in which a son, Chris Keller, is dissatisfied with his father and unable to regard his father, Joe Keller, as a responsible citizen for the country to [...]
The production elements were compatible and coordinated, with the lighting and sound design contributing to the overall mood and atmosphere of the play.
The actors created compelling and relatable portrayals of the characters and their motivations for the audience, which made the play simpler to comprehend during the performance. The portrayal of Puck as a cunning and naughty [...]
It is important to note that the topic of deception and self-deception in Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House" is of paramount criticality in order to understand the underlying message and characters' actions.
Developing the characters' personalities within the scope of the trial, Lawrence and Lee state that despite having the exact cause of seeking the truth, religion and science are different.
As a result, the educated and intelligent Beneatha chooses the sincere Asagai, with whom she is not shy about leaving her hair curled and dancing to African music. Thus, Beneatha is a strong heroine who [...]
Initially, the themes and scenes of the play were designed for staging at the Shakespeare theatre, and the costumes and the actors' play were supposed to evoke awe for the rich life of medieval nobles.
Troy is a diligent African-American; he began his career as a garbage collector and eventually as a driver in the sanitation service.
What is more, he is not satisfied with all aspects of the love story that happened years ago, and Gallimard desperately attempts to alter the events in his imagination.
Chapter three in the book of Genesis tells about the temptation of a woman by the serpent and the violation of the prohibition on eating fruits from the tree of knowledge of Good and Evil.
It is true because aristocrats and other representatives of the upper classes had specific obligations to society, and this was a burden to Algernon and Jack.
Regan and Goneril are portrayed with various defiant actions against the inequalities occurring in the contemporary society of the male-dominated world. The female archetype is described as an element of the oppression in the patriarchal [...]
In this regard, the decisions of Hamlet, Claudius, Walter, and Lena illustrate the character's commitment to family despite differences of opinion and disagreements.
In the play "The Crucible", Artur Miller raises the topic of Salem witch accusations taking place in Massachusetts during the end of the seventeenth century.
Notably, he uses religion as the major instrument of his influence as it is easy to become a mentor and guide through the hazards of the world.
It is necessary to analyze the protagonist and the plot itself to identify the evil that has led the characters to their downfall.
The focal point of this paper is to analyze and evaluate the characteristics of Creon and Antigone and compare and contrast their personalities in the image of the two famous comments by each of the [...]
Characters and the plot of The Antigone are highlighted in the play for resolving the problem of morale and pride in human beings and the counter-reaction of gods in response.
The last scene will take place on the lowest level, the garden, which will be transformed into a graveyard by the rising of gravestones and the projection of a mausoleum in the background of the [...]
Although the play had a religious connotation, it highlighted the government's failure and the inherent struggle by the people which aggravated the leaders, thus leaving the country and becoming a French citizen.
A sense of entitlement can arise from the way a person is treated or from their temperament and as such, it is a dangerous attitude to acquire or encourage because it may lead to disparaging [...]
Much of the film's screenplay stays close to the original, and the characterizations are so similar that the film may at first seem a faithful adaptation of the play.
The essay will corroborate the quotation by Calvino proving that political use of literature is a voice of the voiceless, a name for the nameless and a way of including the excluded.
The genre of tragedy used in Macbeth poses the question to the reader: who is responsible for committing a crime - the individual or the society?