Problems of Motivation in Mamet’s “Oleanna”
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A 6 page examination of this play by David Mamet, looking specifically at the motivation and characterization of Carol and John. The paper shows how Carol’s character can most productively be read by seeing her as a victim of childhood abuse, and without this information, the audience is as clueless about her behavior as John is. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: Mamol.wps

'The Trial' / The Movie
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A 5 page study of Orson Welles' film based on Kafka's famous novel. Special attention is given to the relationship between sexuality, impotence, and power. No bibliography.
Filename: Trialmo.wps

Francis Ford Coppola's 'Apocalypse Now'
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5 pages in length, this essay examines the influence of Joseph Conrad's 'Heart of Darkness', Friedrich Nietzsche's 'The Birth of Tragedy', and Sir James Frazer's 'The Golden Bough' on Francis Ford Coppola's film 'Apocalypse Now'. Outlined are the many parallels between 'Heart of Darkness' and 'Apocalypse Now'. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: LCApocNw.doc

Heart of Darkness & Apocalypse Now / Comparison and Contrast
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In 7 pages, the author discusses compares and contrasts 'Heart of Darkness' by Joseph Conrad, and 'Apocalypse Now,' a movie loosely based on the novel. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PChdan.doc

“Heart of Darkness” and Apocalyse Now – Partnerships in Hell
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This 9 page report discusses Joseph Conrad’s 1902 novel “The Heart of Darkness” and the 1979 Francis Ford Coppola movie “Apocalypse Now.” Despite the similarities of Joseph Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness” and the movie “Apocalypse Now,” they are clearly very different stories that each deals with madness in the context of the timeframe in which it is presented. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BWhdan.rtf