Ageism Defied In 'I'm Not Rappaport'
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A 5 page look at this 1985 play by Herb Gardner. The paper discusses Gardner's theme and characterization, stage and setting directions, and critical response to the play. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Rappap.wps

Alexander Pushkin’s “Boris Godunov” -- Historical and Literary Meaning
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This 5 page report discusses Pushkin's historical tragedy, “Boris Godunov,” that is based on the career of the ill-fated czar who reigned from 1598 to 1605. Both the historical and literary relevance of the play are discussed as well as the historical events taking place at the time the play was written. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BWborisg.

Analysis of Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman”
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A 5 page paper which summarizes the play, examines its social message, and discusses the merits of the play as literature and as social commentary. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TGamsale.rtf

Analysis of David Mamet’s “Oleanna”
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A 6 page paper which examines the play’s genre, its purpose, structural elements (plot, conflict, characterization, setting), the dialogue, the themes, what the movement reveals, other elements employed to enhance the structure, and the meaning of the title. Also considered are the significance the play has on the contemporary theatre, the play’s original production, and a subsequent review, and how the play angered feminists for its portrayal of women. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: TGolean.rtf

Analysis of Euripides’ “The Bacchae”
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A 5 page paper which examines the theme of masculinity versus femininity. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGbaccmf.rtf

Analysis of Nora in Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House”
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A 7 page paper which examines how the character of Nora Helmer has influenced twentieth-century women, considers whether or not she was an early feminist, and the positive and negative aspects of leaving her children. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TGnora.rtf

Analysis of Sophocles? ?Oedipus the King?
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An 8 page paper which examines the sense of justice exhibited in the play. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TGotkjus.rtf

Andy Kaufman -- A Phenomenon of Sociological Comment
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This 6 page report discusses the comic actor Andy Kaufman (1949-1984). People who are aware of Andy Kaufman appear to have one of two attitudes about him -- they love him, thought him to be a comic genius, and are certain he was greatly under-estimated. The other attitude is that Kaufman was tiresome, a mediocre talent, and are certain he was greatly over-estimated. Regardless of personal likes or dislikes, one can see that Kaufman always presented his commentary on contemporary life. Whether the audience liked or agreed with it was not his concern. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWandyk.wps

Antigone, Popular Then, Popular Now
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What makes something a 'classic' or something that appeals to audiences of all ages and in all eras? The answer: it speaks to different people, their experiences and reactions. This 5 page paper explores the ways that Sophicles' play, Antigone, appeals to modern audiences as well as to audiences of the past and the future. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KTpopant.rtf

Anton Chekhov and "Uncle Vanya"
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A 5 page paper which examines, briefly, the life of Anton Chekhov, and then discusses the play "Uncle Vanya," illustrating that he is perhaps the most likeable character in the play. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
Filename: RAvanya.wps