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"Amadeus" ( Peter Shaffer ), 1994.
Examines the play's portrayal (in Scene 16) of Mozart-Salieri relationship, musical composition and the death/murder of Mozart.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, £ 21.95
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" Peter Shaffer's play Amadeus offers a dramatic representation of a debate that has been waged for some time over the reason for the death of Mozart and the possible involvement of Salieri in that event. Shaffer takes the position that Salieri had much to do with the death of Mozart and indeed poisoned him, while many scholars have suggested that this is simply a fanciful idea with no basis in fact. In the play, however, what is important is the way the issue is presented in dramatic so that the argument is given coherence, suggesting the motivation that might have caused Salieri to murder Mozart. In the scene under discussion, Shaffer uses dramatic ritual to connect the two composers by means of a pseudo-religious rite, showing how the two men are similar, how the death of Mozart means the death of Salieri, and how each is connected to a.."
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"Equus" by Peter Shaffer, 1991.
This paper analyzes the repression of young boy by his parents and psychiatrist, his sexuality, spirituality and love for horses in the "Equus" by Peter Shaffer.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, £ 32.95
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"The play "Equus" by Peter Shaffer deals with what Grant has called "the forces of reason against ecstacy". The character Alan Strang is a young boy who yearns for the sexual and spiritual ecstacy that he associates with horses. However, Alan is repressed and forced to fit into a rational society which is represented by his father, his mother, and the psychiatrist Dysart. The father, Frank Strang, is opposed to organized religion; nevertheless, he himself is a symbol of the authoritarian aspects of organized religion in that he demands blind obedience from his son. The mother, Dora Strang, represents the emotional aspects of organized religion. As such, she inadvertently teaches Alan to identify with the sufferings of Christ. The character of the psychiatrist, Martin Dysart, reflects the conflict between ecstacy and rationality by being ... "
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"Amadeus" and "Julius Caeser", 2006.
A review and comparison between the plays "Amadeus" by Peter Shaffer and "Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare.
2,630 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 54.95
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This paper explains the various dramatic incidents that occur in the plays "Amadeus", written by Peter Shaffer, and "Julius Caesar", written by William Shakespeare. The paper provides in-depth analyses as to the causes of these events and other patterns involved in them. "Amadeus" revolves around the life of Antonio Salieri, a court composer, and is based on both history and the myth connected with his life, including themes of jealousy and obsession. "Julius Caesar" is the story of a Roman statesman and general who is plotted against and is murdered by his colleagues.
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"Amadeus is about a court composer, Antonio Salieri, who is the protagonist in this play. Salieri had always wished from his childhood that he became a great composer, and he also makes a deal with God that he should grant him his one wish. Salieri is happy with his position as court musician until when Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a musician arrives in court. Mozart plays much better than Salieri, and this leads to a lot of problem as Salieri realizes that it is Mozart that God has blessed with the talent of excellent music and not him, and this makes Salieri jealous of Mozart and this jealousy slowly starts developing into an obsession and Salieri starts to conspire against Mozart. He is said to have killed him ultimately. But ironically, Salieri gets to realize in the end that it is not God that he has defeated by killing Mozart, because even after Mozart's death his music seems to continue to be heard and praised, whereas at the same time, his music is no longer even known and it slowly tends to fade off and Mozart's music remains ever so fresh and is constantly heard even after his death."
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Saint Peter and the Saint Peter's Basilica, 2008.
This paper discuses Saint Peter, his deeds and the architecture and symbolism of Saint Peter's Basilica.
2,230 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 48.95
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This paper explains that the Basilica of Saint Peter in Rome reflects the acts of Saint Peter, serves as a model for all the great Churches in Italy and provides a deep historical and religious framework for Christianity. The author points out that Saint Peter is one of the most significant icons of the New Testament. The paper notes that the first Basilica of Saint Peter, finalized in 324 and which was designed in the form of a cross, became worn through the ages and reconstruction was inevitable. The author explains that reconstruction of the new Saint Peter's Basilica, begun in 1503, involved Donato Bramante, who implemented a Greek style cross design, followed by Antonio da Sangallo, who added the Baroque features to the interior, Michelangelo, who contributed his awesome dome, and Bernini, who designed in 1667 the square directly outside the Basilica.
Table of Contents:
Saint Peter's Profile
The Deeds of Saint Peter
Saint Peter's Burial
History of Saint Peter's Basilica
Architecture of Saint Peter's Basilica
The Deeds of Saint Peter Reflected in Architecture
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"Jesus christened Peter with the name, Cephas. In translation, Cephas means 'The Rock'. The inference of this name clearly describes the role that Saint Peter played as a primary leader during Jesus' life. As a disciple, Peter witnessed a great deal of miracles and promoted the salvation of Christianity through example. Along with apostles James and John, Saint Peter remained close to Jesus and advised him on many issues. Peter was present for many of Jesus' trials and miracles, documented as the main apostle at Jesus' transfiguration, the revival of Jairus's daughter from the dead and the Agony of the Garden of Gathsemane."
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Film Critique of "Amadeus", 2006.
This paper assesses and analyzes the film "Amadeus" based on the play by Peter Shaffer.
1,205 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 28.95
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The writer of this paper reviews the fictional film "Amadeus" that focuses mainly on composer Antonio Salieri's numerous alleged conspiracies against Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This paper asks and answers the central question raised in the film regarding Salieri's responsibility in Mozart's death. This paper also details the historical inaccuracies portrayed in the film while giving a brief biography of Mozart's life and music.
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"In the end of Amadeus, the audience finally learns that Mozart dies of natural illness, and it is, hence, unnecessary to go into the question of whether he was murdered by Salieri unless one wishes to argue that he was. While the true nature of the relationship between Salieri and Mozart is bound to remain speculative due to the lack of relevant documentations, it is nevertheless quite clear that the controversial ending in Amadeus, with Salieri's involvement in the Requiem, never took place. Equally clear is the fact that the fictitious elements in the film are not the result of historical misconceptions on the playwright's part, but are synthesized for the purpose of providing drama to an otherwise unappealing documentary in the life of Mozart."
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Scenes from Four Plays, 2002.
This paper presents a brief summary of Peter Shaffer's ?Amadeus?, Brian Friel?s ?Dancing at Lughnasa?, Caryl Churchill?s ?Top Girls? and Caryl Churchill's ?Cloud 9?.
2,140 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 45.95
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The paper explains that Peter Shaffer's play ?Amadeus? offers a dramatic representation of a debate that has been waged for some time over the reason for the death of Mozart and the possible involvement of Salieri in that event. The author states Brian Friel?s ?Dancing At Lughnasa? is a memory play whose narrator, Michael, is reliving the summer of 1936 when he was a boy. The paper reviews two feminist plays by Caryl Churchill: ?Top Girls?, which shows her belief in a brand of feminism that is allied to socialism and ?Cloud 9?, which covers a long period of time to show ways in which society has changed and remained the same.
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"Michael, a love child, lives with his Mother and her four sisters in Ballybeg, Ireland. His Aunt Rose is slightly retarded. This particular summer his uncle, the priest Father Jack, returns from his missionary work with lepers in Uganda and rejoins the family. He has been sent home in poor health, most probably because he has "gone native." His spirituality is now as African as it is Catholic, and even the English language is strange to him since he has been speaking Swahili all these years."
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"Equus", 2002.
An analysis of the play by Peter Shaffer. .
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper explores how appearance and reality are intertwined in Peter Shaffer's play "Equus". It uses several quotes from the play followed by brief discussion.
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Two Contemporary Plays, 2002.
Analysis of David Mamet's "Oleanna" and Peter Shaffer's "Equus."
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, £ 32.95
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Analysis of David Mamet's "OLEANNA" and Peter Shaffer's "EQUUS." Compares both as examples of a tragic fall, and as modern man's struggle to find meaning and purpose in present-day society. How their actions and events push leading characters of both plays over the edge; their fall from grace.
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"This paper is an examination of two strong figures in contemporary American drama, both professional men who are faced with situations that cause them to question their choices and confront their weaknesses. John, in David Mamet=s Oleanna, is a college professor whose smug superiority is shaken by his encounter with a female student. Martin Dysart, in Peter Shaffer=s Equus, is a child psychiatrist who has already begun to doubt his powers when he takes on the case of a teenaged boy accused of a horrible crime. Both provide interesting examples of a tragic fall as outlined by a master playwright, and the contrasts between these two figures hold a mirror to modern man=s struggle to find meaning and purpose in present-day society.
Oleanna (1992) begins with an exchange between a college professor, John, and one of his students, Carol. He has given her a ..."
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"Amadeus", 2002.
An overview of the movie "Amadeus."
1,030 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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A discussion of the movie Amadeus; which was directed by Milos Forman, and released during 1984. This paper shows how the film is an adaptation of Peter Shaffer's Broadway hit, and is considered as an expansion of a Viennese 'urban legend' concerning the death of the great musical genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The paper discusses the storyline in the film and touches on the music which appeared in the movie.
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"Salieri now had his big plan for the final demise of Mozart, and the beginning of fame for himself. He put on a costume that Leopold had on at a party while visiting Mozart, and then went to visit with Mozart. During this visit, he pretended to be a mysterious benefactor and commissions the backbreaking "Requiem," which eventually cost Mozart his health and life. Salieri knew that with Mozart's lifestyle, that Mozart didn't have much longer to live, so with the "Requiem" in hand, he planned for it to be played at a mass for Mozart, taking all credit for the composition, which would be the beginning of his fame. The plan didn't work and the "Requiem" wasn't finished until later by Mozart's pupil Sussmayer. Also, there was no great mass for Mozart. All that Salieri gained was guilt, which followed him to his last days."
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Peter the Great, 2002.
This paper discusses the achievements of Peter the Great (Peter I).
3,060 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 61.95
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This paper discusses the life of Peter the Great especially his role in building the Russian navy. The author starts by describing the strength of the Swedish navy and how Peter I conquered them. The author believes that the building of the Russian military, especially the navy, was testament to the will of this one man, Peter I, who with his genius, foresight, courage and charisma dragged the Russian world into the Age of Enlightenment.
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"In a concentrated effort no less fantastic than the U.S. response to Pearl Harbor in World War II, the Russians under Peter's dynamic leadership created a navy in every sense of the word. Not only did they build a fierce contingent of warships and galleys over the next several years; but also they developed the strategy and the strategists that would make best use of the new Russian naval instrument. By the 1720's, the Russians, not the Swedes, would have control of the Baltic. They would keep control of it for the better part of the next two centuries."
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Peter the Great, Modernism and the Great Northern War, 2002.
A review of the history of Russia's Imperial Czar, "Peter the Great" (Peter Naryshkin Alexis) and the significance of the events that took place during the Great Northern War.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 42.95
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This essay considers the influences of Modernism during the reign of Czar Peter I, specifically in the changes made to civil life, and military structures. Most effective and enduring of these changes was the development of a naval force, one that can be recognized as the central influence of the Russians during the Great Northern War.
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Essential Peter Drucker, 2007.
This paper discusses society and the views of Peter Drucker while studying the book "The Essential Drucker: The Best of Sixty Years of Peter Drucker's Essential Writings on Management".
3,039 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 61.95
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In this article, the writer maintains that Peter Drucker's mostly astute views on management, individuals and society are both interesting, informative and instructive for those who have an interest in society's economic and social workings. This paper then goes on to review and analyze the views that Drucker puts forward. The writer places emphasis on Drucker's views where he may be a bit less than fully correct - or entirely out of touch with the subject, perhaps based on the fact that between the time Drucker wrote and published his views and this moment in history, events have passed him by.
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"When it comes to churches or any nonprofit, they may be using volunteers and operating on bare-bones budgets, but the one thing they have in common is they are viable organizations, with solid structures, good communication systems, and well-managed."
"While covering the dynamics of volunteerism, Drucker does not delve into the enormous power of the corporate organization to fuel local nonprofit campaigns for social change. His discussion of organizations is most frequently based on sociology, productivity, power and political considerations. And he tends to give short shrift to the involvement of older people and their involvement in nonprofits."
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Peter Singer?s Utilitarian Ethics and Abortion, 2002.
An examination of Peter Singer's book "Writings on an Ethical Life" and his view on abortion. The paper explains that Peter Singer has been hailed as the most influential living philosopher and ethicist.
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This paper focuses on Singer?s application of the principle of utility to the ethics of abortion. The first part of the paper discusses how Singer refined the utilitarian principles popularly associated with Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill to his own principle of preference utilitarianism. The second part examines how Singer applies this preference utilitarianism to conclude that abortion is completely moral and ethical. The last section is a critical examination of Singer?s utilitarian approach to abortion, as he articulates in the book "Writings on an Ethical Life."
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"Recognizing the difficulty of measuring pleasure or happiness, Singer instead proposes a principle of utility based on interests. He writes that ?my own interests cannot, simply because they are my interests, count more than the interests of anyone else? (16). Instead of acting according to our own self-interests, Singer calls on people to take on a universal point of view. In essence, one?s own interests and ideas matter only when seen in their consequence to everyone else?s interests. Singer calls this view ?preference utilitarianism.?"
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Saint Peter's Cathedral, 2002.
A history of Saint Peter's Cathedral in the Vatican.
1,018 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper discusses Saint Peter's Cathedral, situated in the Vatican, Italy. Saint Peter's Cathedral, also known as the Basilica of Saint Peter, stands in what was once the Circus of Nero in Rome, where Saint Peter was crucified in 61 A.D. In around 200 A.D., an altar was constructed at the site and Saint Peter's body was buried beneath it. It examines its architecture and history, the way it was, the way it has changed over time and the way it is today. It looks at how it serves as the home church for the Pope and is a glowing testament to the art and architecture of the Renaissance, one of the most influential periods in world culture.
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"Saint Peter's contributed to the art world in many ways. Artists were in great demand to paint the many walls and ceilings, and contribute to art works to be placed in the cathedral, so many artists were kept busy in Italy during the time, thereby increasing the awareness and employment in the arts. There are also many mosaics is the church, so a wide variety of artisans were kept busy for decades decorating the massive structure. Art flourished during the Renaissance, and Saint Peter's kept artisans busy, and helped them develop new methods for their crafts, as Michelangelo did when he created the iron beam system to support the massive concrete dome (Editors)."
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