Category: Drama and Theatre

  • “Empowering Communities: A Comparative Analysis of Social Justice in Dolores and The Milagro Beanfield War”

    Exploring Social Justice and Empowerment in Dolores and The Milagro Beanfield War
    In a well-structured essay, analyze and compare the themes of social justice and empowerment as depicted in the films Dolores and The Milagro Beanfield War. Consider how the main characters in each film navigate and challenge systemic injustice, as well as the strategies they employ to empower themselves and their communities.
    The topic I picked is to Examine the theme of empowerment in Dolores and The Milagro Beanfield War. Analyze how the characters in each film empower themselves and their communities. Discuss the transformative effect of their actions on individuals and the broader society. Consider the significance of community solidarity, cultural pride, and collective agency in pursuing social justice and empowerment.
    The introductory paragraph should include an overview of your essay.
    Being with a brief summary of each film, highlighting the main characters, setting, and the overarching social issues they address.
    The body of your essay should serve to support your thesis statement.  Remember to support your analysis with specific examples from the films and incorporate relevant research or scholarly perspectives to enhance your arguments.
    Conclude your essay by summarizing your analysis and highlighting the significance of the themes of social justice and empowerment as depicted in Dolores and The Milagro Beanfield War. Discuss the enduring relevance of these films and their potential to inspire individuals and communities to take action for a more just and empowered society.
    Always be sure to cite your sources.  Check out this resource for info on how to cite a film
    https://www.scribbr.com/mla/how-to-cite-a-movie
    My teacher is using Turnitin, so please avoid using any text generation tools to ensure we don’t get caught for plagiarism.

  • The Evolution and Impact of the Western Genre The Western genre has been a staple of American cinema for over a century, with its roots dating back to the early days of film. It is a genre that has evolved and adapted over time, capturing

    Write a 600-word (minimum) essay defining/discussing your chosen genre, giving examples for illustration, etc. You must include information (direct quotes optional) from your genre’s popular source (Wikipedia) page and at least one  scholarly/library source (books, journals, videos etc., these can be online/electronic resources).
    This should include a discussion of the genre’s sub-genres, periods (these are often sorted by decade or by subject matter/themes), specific/recurring character types, genre tropes, cinematography styles and techniques, etc.
    While you should discuss examples (films) to illustrate your points, this should be part of a broad summary of your chosen genre—NOT an analysis or plot summary of a film or two from the genre.

  • Shaping Meaning through Cinematography: A Reflection on Directors’ and Cinematographers’ Choices in Tampopo and Do the Right Thing

    Submit a 1-2 page reflection on how directors and cinematographers shape meaning in film using cinematography.  You have a choice: Juzu Itami’s Tampopo (1987) or Spike Lee’ Do the Right Thing (1989), the former available on Criterion ChannelLinks to an external site., the latter on Swank.Links to an external site. The following questions should help frame your response: 
    What kind of shots and angles do directors and their cinematographers choose and why? 
    How do lighting and angles function in the scenes you chose? 
    Also: 
    Be sure to write it in APA format. Consult the student examples I’ve uploaded to Canvas in the module called “Reflection Examples.” 
    Double space every assignment. 
    Treat reflections as if they were short essays. You’re not writing a review of these films, therefore do not share how these films impressed you; don’t refer to the “gorgeous cinematography” or “incredible acting.” 
    Avoid a casual, chatty, gossipy tone. Do not use “I” or “you.” Do not use terms like “personally,” “I think,” “I feel.”  
    Use sharp topic sentences to start your paragraphs. Refer to the samples in the module called “Resources.” 
    The reflection will need a abstract page.
    reflection example is attached

  • Revised Deconstructed Essay: “Exploring the Themes of Cultural Appropriation and Satire in The Thanksgiving Play”

    I got my Submission Feedback from my professor and I want you to fix it.
    Here is the Overall Feedback:
    Dear Marvin, your first source is the review of a college production and that does not count as a valid scholastic source material. Please consider revising it. Please also consider citing all the material that you may have been using for this submission. The conclusion in particular seems to match with a lot of internet sources. I recommend a full revision to avoid any inadvertent copyright infringement. 
    attached with filename (Deconstructed Essay-2) is the original prompt for this assignment.
    Attached with filename( Komala Deconstructed Draft) is the worked on assignment that needs to be fixed.
    Lastly, I also attached the Thanksgiving Play reading itself as reference

  • “Oklahoma!: A Personal Critique of the Classic Rodgers and Hammerstein Musical” As a fan of musical theater, I was excited to watch the 1955 film adaptation of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! The classic story of love

    Personal critique of the Rodger’s and Hammersteins Oklahoma! Available from the attached link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0CW3QSC9Q/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r
    include what you liked and didn’t. Be specific about the things that you like and tell me what you learned from the experience. Make sure that your paper is at least 500 words in length.
    -A critique should be roughly one-third informative and two-thirds evaluative. In other words, don’t spend the majority of your paper stating WHAT you saw–tell me what you THOUGHT about it. Evaluate it.
    -Remember that play titles should be italicized. Song titles within musicals are in quotations.
    -Double-spacing and using 12pt font

  • “Exploring the Death and Dying Process in Nursing through the Lens of ‘Steel Magnolias’”

    I am in nursing school. You’ve had to had seen the movie “Steel Magnolias” (the original) to be able to write this paper. The paper should include the death and dying process with nursing and the movie

  • Journal Writing Assignment

    Instructions
    The journals are designed to be fairly informal, and the topics are entirely up to you; however, I have found that journals are much more successful when students focus on one concrete issue or idea rather than ramble from one sparsely developed observation to the next. 
    I recommend focusing your journal using one of the topics listed below if you are struggling to come up with a focus on your own. 
    The goal here is to engage critically with the readings—develop your interpretation, what you think and WHY you think it.
    In other words, ANALYZE the reading – do not summarize. 
    Your journal should reveal that you have taken the time to read and reflect on the material.
    Suggested ways to focus your journal:
    Argument the author is making
    Types of evidence
    Organization of ideas
    Effectiveness of the argument
    Interesting or unusual language
    Role/significance of imagery
    Tone, setting, emotion
    Significance of the social issue addressed
    Conflicts in the essay
    Conclusions drawn by the author
    Choose your own topic
    Though this is informal writing, it should not be sloppy in either the thinking or presentation.
    Requirements
    Use the primary text and your own analysis. 
    *NO SOURCES FROM OUTSIDE OF THE COURSE MAY BE USED* If outside sources are used, a 0 will be assigned for the journal. If outside sources are used in the form of plagiarism, you’ll earn an F for the course
    Quotes from the assigned readings/videos/materials to illustrate and support your analysis
    MLA in-text citations for all quoted and paraphrased material (see MLA Style in the Writing Help module for help)
    A Works Cited page is not needed/required
    Proofread your work carefully

  • “Exploring Shakespeare’s Hamlet: A Close Reading of the Play’s Key Questions”

    I have linked the questions as a document, just answer them. https://www.folger.edu/explore/shakespeares-works/hamlet/read/

  • “Exploring the Intersection of Literature and Trauma: A Critical Review of the “Companion to Literature and Trauma” with a Focus on Theatre and Drama”

    I need a book review rewritten to adhere to the journal’s publication guidelines. The review focuses on the “Companion to Literature and Trauma,” published in 2020, with specific emphasis on the chapter devoted to theatre and drama.
    “The rejection is primarily because the text reads more like partial notes on the book’s summary and the specific theatre chapter rather than a coherent review. The structure lacks critical analysis and an in-depth assessment of the book. What is missing is a deeper reflection on how the themes are treated, what the contribution is, what the strengths and weaknesses of the book are, etc. Additionally, the text does not guide the reader effectively, making it difficult to navigate both the book under review and the review itself.”

  • “Choose Your Own Adventure: Exploring the World of Film”

    I’ve included all the necessary details; in the Png file (Films), you can select one of the movie options.