POINTS OF POSSIBLE INTEREST
 GREAT PAPERS FROM THE PAST
Papers from former Dra362 students that have been saved because they offer potentially valuable insights for current Script Analysis students. At the moment there is only one available paper, but I promise the collection will grow. If you've ever been curious about feminist criticism applied to such plays as Death of a Salesman and Buried Child, then here's the place to find out what Teresa Wolf (1997) has to say about it.
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SYMBOLISM DICTIONARYHere's help for when you instinctively know a particular image is being used in a symbolic way, but you're not quite sure what the full implications of the symbol happen to be. We will spend a lot of time in this class discussing symbolism, so here's a great research tool to get to know. This is by no means as comprehensive a research tool as Cirlot's A Dictionary of Symbols, but it's a good place to start. By the way, you've probably seen many pictures of eyes as you've traveled around this web site, and so if you're interested in finding out the symbolism inherent in "eyes," take a "look" HERE.
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FEMINIST CRITICISM FOR THEATRE
The formal title of this ULR is Kay's Feminist Page. As of yet, we don't directly deal with feminist criticism in this class because I haven't up to this point been able to find convenient and affordable reference material. Feminist Criticism is becoming extremely popular, and the links below may help you begin to realize what an effective tool this type of criticism can be. These links are not focused on feminism in theatre per se, but the various concepts and perspectives are just waiting to be used as a "lens" through which to view dramatic literature.
Other similar sites to take a look at are:
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FAIRY TALES TAKEN SERIOUSLY
Take a look at this incredible site, which is entitled simply
SNOW WHITE, to discover why interpreting fairy tales is completely in harmony with what we are doing in this class. In fact, it would be hard to find a web site more perfectly suited to our class. True the focus is on a fairy tale rather than a play, but there is a great deal to be gained from this site that is directly applicable to Script Analysis. In addition to just being interesting in and of itself, this site is also featured as one of top contendors for the Web-Eye View Final Paper.
A hypertextexed version of Snow White with links to 37 other variations provides a convenient and highly compelling perspective on the various forms this tale has taken. But even more more compelling than this textual comparison is the multitude of interpretations and critical approaches readily available at this site-- all in all, a wealth of research material awaits you. Sections on context, issues, and criticism offer a range of views from scholars and writers that help to frame Snow White for the user.
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SEARCH THE BIBLE
So what happens if you're reading along and some character spouts something from the Bible, and your curiosity get the better of you? You could spend a lifetime searching through an actual Bible, or you use this extemely helpful searching tool.
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THE JUNG INDEX
Want to learn more about Jungian Psychology? This is the place. Start with the excellentIntroduction to Jungian Psychology, and then have fun browsing. Or if you're having difficulty understanding a Jungian term we've been using in class, there a very good glossary. All in all a sensational site!
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MEANING OF NAMES
We spend a fair amount of time in this class discussing the significance of names, and so if a name pops up that you suspect might be very revealing, here's a good place to take a look. While the meaning of the names is given, the origin of the names (Celtic, Greek, Teutonic, etc.) is left out, so a good "name book" is still a better overall reference. But without such a book in hand, this site is a good starting point.
Other similar sites to try, some of which do provide origins for the names are:
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Playwriting Seminars
As the title suggest, this site is mostly for learning about playwriting, but the terminology discussion (such as point of attack, exposition, etc.) is helpful. Follow the link called "structure."
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Play Analysis Toobox
Not much new ground here; the approach is totally Aristotelian, but it might be worth a look because the definitions are sometimes worded differently than those given in our class.
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Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator Summary
Excellent discussion of the overall theory, and here's where you can find detailed specifics about the 16 types.
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A Summary of Personality Typing
Some of this is identical to the previous site, but there are some differences that are worth a look .
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DreamLink
Perfect place to learn a lot more about dreams; this is a beautifully done site, highly rated, very interactive.
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Freudian Dream Interpretation
Part of DreamLink; an excellent overview.
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Jungian Dream Interpretation
Part of DreamLink; an excellent overview.
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Dra 361: Directing I
A lot of you are taking Script Analysis to fulfull the prerequisite for Dra 361; here's a good way to get a hint about what this course will be like.
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Dra 145: Contemporary World Theatre
If you like Dra362 Script Analysis, and you like contemporary drama in general, then Dra145: Contemporary World Theatre is the perfect course for you. The premise of the course is:
When contrasting cultures collide, what is the outcome, and how has theatre from around the world dramatized this question?
The course has a complete web site, including a message board, and the overall structure of the course is similar to what you are experiencing in Script Analysis.
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MLA Meets the Web: A Style SheetAbout as exciting as watching paint dry, but absolutely essential if you care at all about proper footnote form for electronic citations.
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