Analysis: “Six Characters” Author
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This 4 page paper discusses Pirandello’s play (“Six Characters in Search of an Author”) with the idea of speculating about the nature of the author (not Pirandello but the author of the play the characters inhabit); the relationships among the characters, and what the Six Characters tell us about writing (creating) in general. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HV6Chara.rtf
Essay Title: Analysis: “Six Characters” Author

Analysis: “The Master Builder”
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This 5 page paper discusses the theme of the conflict of youth and age in Ibsen’s play “The Master Builder.” Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVIbMast.rtf
Essay Title: Analysis: “The Master Builder”

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
Essay Title: Andy Kaufman -- A Phenomenon of Sociological Comment

Animal and Bird Symbolism in “A Doll’s House”
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This 4 page paper discusses the animal and bird symbolism that is applied to Nora in “A Doll’s House,” specifically her husband’s practice of referring to her as “little” and some sort of animal: his “little squirrel”, etc. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HVNoraBd.rtf
Essay Title: Animal and Bird Symbolism in “A Doll’s House”

Antigone and Haemon: Love, Religion and Politics
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This 3 page paper discusses the themes of love, religion and politics in Sophocles’ play “Antigone.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVAntHae.rtf
Essay Title: Antigone and Haemon: Love, Religion and Politics

Antigone and Justice
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A 3 page paper which examines Sophocles’ tragic heroine’s deep commitment to the concept of justice. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGantjus.rtf
Essay Title: Antigone and Justice

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
Essay Title: Antigone, Popular Then, Popular Now