Comic Relief & Subplots in Doctor Faustus Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus is a tragic play filled with philosophical and moral dilemmas, but it also contains moments of comic relief. These…
The Role of Mephistopheles and the Devil Pact in Dr Faustus Supernatural Elements: Good vs Evil, Moral Struggle Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus is a play filled with supernatural elements, moral…
Comparison of Greek and Roman Drama (Themes, Structure, Influence) Greek and Roman drama played a crucial role in shaping the history of theatre. While Roman drama borrowed heavily from Greek…
Roman Drama: Influence of Greek Drama Roman drama developed under the strong influence of Greek drama, which had already established a rich theatrical tradition. When Rome expanded its empire and…
Structure of Greek Tragedy (Prologue, Episodes, Exodus, Chorus) Greek tragedy was a highly structured form of drama that followed a set pattern. It evolved from religious rituals and was performed…
Poetics by Aristotle This article explores Aristotle's concept of tragedy as propounded in his Poetics. Poetics by Aristotle (384–322 BCE) is the first known work of literary criticism. In this…
Faustus as a Tragic Hero Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus is one of the most significant tragedies of the English Renaissance. The character of Dr. Faustus exemplifies the qualities of a…
Frantz Fanon’s The Wretched of the Earth: Decolonization and Its Psychological Impact Frantz Fanon’s The Wretched of the Earth (1961) is a seminal work in postcolonial studies, offering a powerful…
Postcolonialism and Resistance Postcolonialism and resistance go hand in hand in the realm of colonialism. Postcolonialism is a critical field of study that examines the effects of colonialism on societies,…
Lysistrata by Aristophanes: A Witty Political Satire on War, Gender, and Power Aristophanes (c. 446–386 BCE) was the most famous writer of Old Comedy, a genre of Greek drama known…
Greek Comedy: An Overview Greek comedy was a vital part of ancient Greek drama, performed during festivals such as the Dionysia in Athens. It emerged as a distinct theatrical form…
The Been to Character The been to character is a literary archetype found in postcolonial literature, particularly in African and Caribbean narratives. This term refers to a the person who…