Anton Chekhov's 'The Cherry Orchard' # 2
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A 5 page essay that explores two opinions of Chekhov's work-that of Chekhov and of Stanislavsky. The paper posits that under the Aristotelian definition, The Cherry Orchard is a comedy as Chekhov always claimed. In discovery of this fact, the opinions and viewpoints of both artists are explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Cherorch.wps

Anton Chekhov's 'The Kiss'
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses overall story content and adaptation as it relates to Anton Chekhov's 'The Kiss.' No additional sources cited.
Filename: Thekiss.wps

Anton Chekhov's 'The Lady with the Dog' / Gurov's Dilemma
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A 3 page paper looking at the change in attitude exhibited by Gurov, the protagonist of this short story by Anton Chekhov. The paper points out that Gurov, originally a Don Juan, learns late in life that love implies a responsibility to the beloved, and difficult choices must be made in order to live up to that responsibility. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Cheklov.wps

Chekhov's 'The Cherry Orchard'
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A five page paper looking at Anton Chekhov's play in terms of what the symbol of the cherry orchard means to each of the principal characters. The paper concludes that overall, it represents something that is purely decorative but not really functional, and a healthy society cannot be oriented around the purely decorative and survive. Bibliography lists three sources.
Filename: KBchekh.wps

The Plays of Anton Chekhov
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A 10 page paper that discusses the style and themes of the plays of Anton Chekhov. This paper takes a specific look at two plays, 'The Seagull' and 'Three Sisters' and demonstrates the way these two plays represent Chekhov's stylistic and thematic considerations. Specifically, this paper reacts to Chekhov's realist tendencies and demonstrates that his plays represent his depiction of Russian life. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Chekhov.wps

Solzhenitsyn & Morality
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An 8 page research paper on the theme of morality in all of his works. The writer details the basis for his belief in morality and religion, and traces the themes through his works. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Solzh2.wps

"The Bear" by Chekhov
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A 5 page paper which examines characters, dialogue, and situations found in Chekhov's "The Bear." These elements are discussed in terms of comedic content. "The Bear" is also compared with another of Chekhov's plays, "Three Sisters." Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
Filename: RAbear.wps

"Three Sisters"
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A 10 page paper which discusses the theme, plot, and style found in Anton Chekhov's "Three Sisters." The paper also presents an examination of the play in reference to the theories of Aristotle as it relates to plot and other elements within the play. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: RAthreesis.wps

'Notes From The Underground' And 'Fear And Trembling'
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This 5 page, 2 part report discusses: (first) Dostoevsky's 'Notes from the Underground' and the types of freedoms represented in it; and, (second) Kierkegaard's 'Fear and Trembling' and the types of human existence. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Notefear.wps

A RESPONSE PAPER: DOSTOEVSKY’S UNDERGROUND MAN
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This 5 page paper discusses the observation by the Underground Man about mankind's penchant for seeking out suffering. Examples from literature are used to support this thesis. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MBugndman.rtf

Alexander Pushkin’s “Boris Godunov” -- Historical and Literary Meaning
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This 5 page report discusses Pushkin's historical tragedy, “Boris Godunov,” that is based on the career of the ill-fated czar who reigned from 1598 to 1605. Both the historical and literary relevance of the play are discussed as well as the historical events taking place at the time the play was written. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BWborisg.

Animal imagery in Gorky and Dostoevsky
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A seven page paper which looks at the way Dostoevsky and Gorky make use of animal imagery in Notes from the Underground and Chelkash, particularly with regard to the way in which the characters in the two works perceive themselves and others.
Filename: JLanimal.rtf