Diggory and the Maid in She Stoops to Conquer
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A 4 page paper which examines the roles of Diggory and the Maid in Oliver Goldsmith’s She Stoops to Conquer. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAdggory.rtf

Directing/The Art of Staging/Blocking
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A 15 page research paper that examines some of the technical aspects of stagecraft. This examination of the director's art looks specifically at the physical requirements of staging, that is, the dynamics of directing the actors where to be onstage. The writer also addresses some of the problems specific to high school productions and requirements of dealing with inexperienced actors. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khdirbl.rtf

Disillusionment in “Death of a Salesman” by Arthur Miller
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A 4 page paper which focuses on the theme of disillusionment in Arthur Miller’s play “Death of a Salesman.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAdth8.rtf

Doctor Faustus and MacBeth
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A 10 page paper which examines how the character of Doctor Faustus is not a character we can sympathize with or even pity, unlike Macbeth whom we can pity and have sympathy for. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAmacfst.rtf

Documentary Theater & Truth
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A 5 page research paper that examines documentary theatre and how it fits with Plato's definition of truth in storytelling. The writer addresses whether or not a documentary, of any stripe, as a "story," can present the truth in an unbiased, objective manner. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khdocthe.rtf

Does Oedipus Receive Justice?
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This 3 page paper considers the punishment given to Oedipus the King, and argues that whether or not he receives justice depends in large part on how the reader defines the concept, but that the punishment seems excessive and unfair. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVPuniOR.rtf

Dominance, passivity and gender roles in Wide Sargasso Sea and Medea
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A six page paper which considers how far it is accurate to say that these two works illustrate male domination and female passivity, with reference to the social and cultural themes which are also a vital element in the texts.
Filename: JLsargasso.rtf

Doubling of Parts in Shakespeare’s “The Two Noble Kinsmen” and “King Henry VIII”
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This is a 6 page paper describing the opportunities available for the doubling of parts in the William Shakespeare’s “The Two Noble Kinsmen” and “King Henry VIII”. The Shakespearean plays “The Two Noble Kinsmen” and “King Henry VIII” both provide ample opportunities for actors to assume multiple roles. In a relatively small and often touring company of a dozen or so players, the plays both call for up to thirty different parts. While men are mostly distinguished by their beards and women (portrayed by men) are distinguished by their slight builds, smooth faces and dresses, the plays both call for additional demands on dual roles. Luckily, in “The Two Noble Kinsmen” many of the characters introduced in the first scene are robed and veiled allowing for an easy transition back stage into other characters. In “King Henry VIII” many more male characters are needed in addition to the regular group of attendants and guards. Shakespeare provides the audience with detailed descriptions of the lords and dukes’ distinct cloaks or jackets which allow the actors to only place on one garment to assume a particular role. Skilful planning must take place and while many characters enter and exit, both plays only largely require a maximum of a dozen players on the stage at any one time. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TJdoubl1.rtf

Drama Theory & The Sunshine Boys
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A 3 page essay that, first of all, defines the term "play" and then discusses it in terms of Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys. The writer argues that comedies also address elements of human pathos. In this instance, the play deals with the problems of aging. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khsun.rtf

Dramatic Arts Approach: Religion
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A 3 page paper which examines the method of engagement in using dramatic arts for teaching religious values, and helping children discover their own individuality and spirituality. No sources cited.
Filename: RAdrma4.rtf