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The Influence of Mythology on Western Literature: Tracing the Enduring Presence of Greek, Roman, and Norse Myths.

The Influence of Mythology on Western Literature: Tracing the Enduring Presence of Greek, Roman, and Norse Myths (Lecture Begins - Cue dramatic music and perhaps a toga-clad professor with a…

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Literature

Critical Race Theory and Literature: Analyzing the Representation of Race, Racism, and Power Dynamics in Literary Texts.

Critical Race Theory and Literature: Analyzing the Representation of Race, Racism, and Power Dynamics in Literary Texts (A Lecture You Won't Snooze Through) 😴➡️🤯 Welcome, intrepid literary adventurers! Today, we're…

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Literature

Queer Theory and Literary Analysis: Examining Representations of Sexuality and Gender Identity in Literary Works.

Queer Theory and Literary Analysis: Examining Representations of Sexuality and Gender Identity in Literary Works (A Lecture in Glitter and Sass) 🌈✨ Welcome, my darlings, to a lecture so fabulous,…

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Literature

Postcolonial Readings of Classic Literature: Analyzing How Texts Reflect and Reinforce Colonial Power Structures.

Postcolonial Readings of Classic Literature: Analyzing How Texts Reflect and Reinforce Colonial Power Structures (Welcome, esteemed students of subversive storytelling! 😈) Alright, settle down, settle down! Today, we're diving into…

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Feminist Perspectives on Shakespeare: Re-examining His Plays Through a Gendered Lens and Exploring the Representation of Female Characters.

Feminist Perspectives on Shakespeare: Re-examining His Plays Through a Gendered Lens and Exploring the Representation of Female Characters (Professor Quillsworth adjusts his glasses, beams at the (imaginary) lecture hall, and…

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Literature

Epic Theatre: Analyzing Brecht’s Approach to Drama, Aiming to Engage the Audience Intellectually and Promote Social Change.

Epic Theatre: Analyzing Brecht's Approach to Drama, Aiming to Engage the Audience Intellectually and Promote Social Change (Lecture Hall Illustration with a slightly askew portrait of Brecht winking) (Professor with…

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Literature

Theatre of the Absurd: Investigating the Works of Beckett and Ionesco, Characterized by Illogical Plots, Meaningless Dialogue, and Existential Themes.

Theatre of the Absurd: Investigating the Works of Beckett and Ionesco, Characterized by Illogical Plots, Meaningless Dialogue, and Existential Themes. (Welcome! Settle in, grab your existential angst-tea, and prepare to…

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Modernist Drama: Exploring the Innovations of Playwrights Like Ibsen, Chekhov, and Strindberg, Focusing on Psychological Realism and Social Critique.

Modernist Drama: Exploring the Innovations of Playwrights Like Ibsen, Chekhov, and Strindberg, Focusing on Psychological Realism and Social Critique (Lecture Transcript - Professor Thespis, Department of Dramatic Arts) (Professor enters…

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Literature

The Well-Made Play in 19th Century Theatre: Examining Its Conventions of Plot, Suspense, and Climactic Resolution.

Welcome, Theatre Geeks! 🎭 A Deep Dive into the Well-Made Play! (Lecture Slides Appear with a flamboyant flourish) Good morning, class! Or afternoon, or evening, depending on when you're tuning…

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The Unities of Time, Place, and Action in Neoclassical Drama and Their Influence on Play Structure.

The Unities: Drama's Strict Parents (and Why We Sometimes Ignore Them) 🎭🕰️📍 (A Lecture on Neoclassical Drama and its Unyielding Rules) Welcome, welcome, my aspiring playwrights, directors, and general theatre…

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