Theater Essays and Term Papers

of blood is portrayed often(and with different meanings), and that it is a symbol that is developed until it is the dominating theme of the play towards the end of it. To begin with, I found the word 'blood', or different forms of it forty-two…

has been an object of intense criticism. Although sometimes regarded as cruel and vile, evidence exists that Shakespeare did not intend for her to be judged so harshly. By evaluating her character in relation to her actions, her overall relationship…

of self-knowledge as a result of undergoing an ordeal. As Rev. Hale sits through the proceedings of the court in the play The Crucible by Arthur Miller, his views change drastically.         When Rev. Hale first arrives in Salem, he…

played in A Separate Peace. These two themes play an important role in the novel. The reader gets to know how hope helps Gene and Finny to cheer up and live happily. Also, the reader gets to know the opposite through the theme of fear. He gets to know…

to mind; however, none clearer than Charlie Chaplin. His "Tramp" character was one of the most recognizable characters on the planet (Burr 1). He lived to be 88, and he lived about half of those years in the United States. Charlie Chaplin was born…

seen him last. After I graduated college I moved to another part of the country to start what I believed to be a life of luxury. Of course, time had weathered me a bit, worn down some of my resolve and youthful belly (having since swollen nice and…

Teacher (Mr. Smith) 4 Average Kids (Lyle, Ronald, Clever, Timmy) 1 Perfect Kid (Steve) Perfect Kid's parent (Mr. Swanson) (3 Kids and The Perfect Kid are standing on Stage just outside of the wings, Teacher walks…

of the silver screen. She held the glamour and celebrity of the golden age of Hollywood. She mesmerized the captive audience. Most of her movies were a number one box office hit. All women wanted to be like her and many men's mouth dropped when they…

characteristics that make them who they are. However, there's one thing most have in common: a conscience. This conscience can bother a person so much that they change who they are. For example, John Proctor, a character in Arthur Miller's The Crucible,…

early in May. Stanley Kowalksi and his friend Mitch stop by the Kowalski apartment to drop off a slab of meat and let Stanley's wife, Stella, know that they are going to go bowling. Stella decides to join them, and as soon as the apartment is vacant,…