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"Our Town" Plot Summary: Act One
A summary of Thorton Wilder's classic play of turn-of-the-century life, "Our Town."
"The Glass Menagerie" Character / Plot Summary
An insightful summary of the plot and characters of Tennessee Williams' play "The Glass Menagerie" -- Learn about the social context, themes, and major events within this quietly intense drama.
"Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" -- A Character Analysis of George and Martha
George and Martha, the main characters of Edward Albee's "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf," represent a marriage that has hit rock bottom, and perhaps is beyond repair. Learn more about the fascinating and profane characters within this compelling drama.
What's So Funny About Anton Chekhov?
A character analysis of the comically tragic characters in Chekhov's play, "The Seagull."
Seriously Scary Plays
Most Halloween productions are playful spoofs of worn out movie monsters. Although campy shows are a blast, there’s nothing quite like getting thoroughly “creeped out” by a seriously bone-chilling play.
Crucible Character Study: Elizabeth Proctor
A character analysis of Elizabeth Proctor, the pious wife from Arthur Miller's "The Crucible."
The Crucible - Plot Summary
Plot summary for Arthur Miller's "The Crucible."
Crucible Character Study: Rebecca Nurse
A Character Study of Rebecca Nurse, one of the martyrs from Arthur Miller's "The Crucible."
Crucible Character Study: Reverend Hale
Character study of Reverend Hale, the idealistic witch hunter.
Crucible Character Study: Reverend Parris
A character study of Reverend Parris, the self-righteous spiritual leader of Salem.
Crucible Character Study: Judge Danforth
Character study of Judge Danforth, the forboding ruler of Salem's courtroom.
Crucible Character Study: Elizabeth Proctor
A character analysis of Elizabeth Proctor, the pious wife from Arthur Miller's "The Crucible."
Crucible Character Study: Abigail Williams
A character study of Abigail Williams, the young antagonist from Arthur Miller's "The Crucible."
Crucible Character Study: John Proctor
A character study of Arthur Miller's complex protagonist, John Proctor from "The Crucible."
A Doll's House: Plot Summary
A Doll's House, by Henrik Ibsen, is a three act play about a seemingly typical housewife who becomes disillusioned and dissatisfied with her condescending husband.
Nora Helmer
A Character Study of Nora Helmer from Henrik Ibsen's Doll's House. Nora Helmer, the complex protagonist of Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House", still generates controversy and discussion.