How Do I Find Scholarly Sources that Analyzes a Play?
Some examples of plays:
Sweat by Lynn Nottage
A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
The Crucible by Arthur Miller
Tartuffe by Moliere
Answer
First you want to check out the ENG 102 - Drama Research Guide Research Guide or ENG 102 -A Raisin in the Sun Research Guide if doing that play.
A good place to start to analysis of your play is 2. Explore Your Play
To look for some initial background or starting information on your play, see if it is listed in Drama for Students, which is a great place to start learning more about your play. Article Contents generally include author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, cultural context, critical overview, criticism, sources, and further reading.
You can also find more sources about your play under 4. Find Literature Criticism
Your best bet is to start with is:
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