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Aeneas/The Purpose of His Flaws
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A 4 page essay that discusses why Virgil pictures Aeneas as possessing human flaws. Aeneas, hero of Virgil's epic poem The Aeneid, is, in many ways, the epitome the ancient Roman conceptualization of virtue. He accepts the will of the gods that he should be the founder of Rome. He displays compassion for the suffering of others, heroism in battle, and piety towards religion. In fact, Aeneas is so perfect that he would be totally boring except for the fact that Virgil's characterization tempers this perfection with a basic human flaw, which is Aeneas' tendency to act on emotional impulses that conflict with his destiny. This feature is particularly evident in regards to Aeneas' courtship and love affair with Dido, the Queen of Carthage. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khaeflaw.rtf

Aeschylus & O'Neill/Oresteia and Electra
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An 8 page research paper that investigates the similarities in structure between Aeschylus' Oresteia and Eugene O'Neill's Mourning Becomes Electra. The writer also points out that there are differences between the two works and these are discussed in relation to the plays' thematic content. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khaeso'n.rtf

Aeschylus & O'Neill/Oresteia and Electra
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An 8 page research paper that examines the roots of Eugene O'Neill's monumental trilogy of plays, Mourning Becomes Electra, which goes deep into the literature of ancient Greece. The ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus created a monumental trilogy of plays that relate the story of the house of Atreus. These plays are collectively entitled Oresteia. Patterning a trio of plays on the work of Aeschulus, O'Neill's Mourning Becomes Electra is intentionally modeled on Aeschylus' achievement. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khaeson.rtf

Aeschylus' 'Oresteia' / Agamemnon vs. O'Connor's Wise Blood # 2
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A 2 page version of Agememot.wps [above] that concentrates on the theme of death within the two stories.
Filename: Agemotes.wps

Aeschylus' "The Eumenides"
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A seven page paper looking at this play of ancient Greece. The paper contends that Aeschylus' major conflict is between the old, matriarchal form of justice, represented by the Furies, and the new patriarchy represented by Athena and Apollo. No additional sources.
Filename: KBeumen.wps

Aeschylus' Oresteia & Sartre The Flies
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A 7 page essay that examines the stagecraft employed in these two works. While the art of playwriting has evolved and changed over the course of Western civilization, playwrights whether ancient or modern had to accomplish similar tasks in the storytelling and dramatization. The audience, in both cases, has to be informed about the background to the story, that is, the context in which the play takes place. The audience should also understand the nuances of characterization and the motivation that propels the characters to specific actions. Looking at the stagecraft of the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus, in his trilogy Oresteia, and the modern adaptation of this myth in Jean-Paul Sartre's The Flies, it can be seen how each author uses different theatrical devices to accomplish their storytelling goals. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khaessar.rtf

Aeschylus'Agamemnon in Historical Context
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A 5 page essay that discusses Aeschylus' play Agamemnon within the historical context of fifth century BC Greek culture. The writer argues that the play substantiates and rationalizes male dominance. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khhisaga.rtf

Aeschylus's Agamemnon
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This 4 page paper examines this classic work. The paper is driven by a thesis related to family life and selfishness. The plot, setting and themes are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA539A.rtf

Aeschylus/Oresteia
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A 5 page essay that discusses the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus' trilogy Oresteia, which is comprised of Agamemnon, Libation Bearers, and Eumenides. The writer specifically targets Aeschylus' use of animal imagery and argues that animal imagery is utilized to represent human acts of revenge. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khores.rtf

Aesop’s Fables: Political Messages, Explanations of Natural Phenomena, or Entertaining Tales?
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A 9 page overview of the speculated origin of those tales collectively known as Aesop’s fables. Presents the current body of knowledge regarding Aesop’s identity and occupation and evaluates the various meanings typically attributed to his stories. The author of this paper emphasizes that the authorship of these great fables can undoubtedly be contended to relate both to the circumstances of the presumed author’s life and to the larger historical and political setting of the time but the stories could have also been created simply for entertainment purposes. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PPaesop.rtf