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For the purposes of this assignment I aim through exploring characterisation and language, themes and imagery to consider the significance of the selected extract to the overall action of the play. The lines included in the chosen extract are taken from Act III sc ii. and form part of the play within a play. The…
Myrtle Wilson searches for her identity through money. Myrtle evolves into another person when Tom exposes her to a lavish lifestyle. While throwing a party at the apartment she shares with Tom, Myrtle calls a nice dress she is complimented on a “crazy old thing” and says she “slips it on when she doesn’t…
The city was a mess, a flaming heap of dust and rubble. The worst strike to hit England they say, and the Mounter’s house was a picture of destruction. They had hit some of the planes; the bullets had pierced their wings and their fuel tanks. One Mecsherscmitt was lying maimed close to the…
Jonathan Swift, on the other hand, writes in a discursive style, which allows him to project his own outlook. This allows for a much more attacking and ruthless approach in writing. This style is known as the Juvenalian style, again named after a Roman satirist, which focuses much more on the evils and corruption…
One of the major themes/ideas explored in the Dead Poets Society is that of freedom versus conformity. The theme of conformity is introduced In the very opening scenes of the film. Close- ups of the boys chanting in unison, all Identically clad In their starched uniforms at a ceremony at Walton Academy, we see that…
Gayness interior hidden by the British exterior. Both poets express these cultural conflicts with the use of perspective, cultural context, literary devices, imagery and variations to syntax. The similarities in these poems show that cultural conflict is abundant and ubiquitous, whereas the differences provide uniqueness amongst the cultural conflicts. In Search for My Tongue, Beats…
Smith) and into their car. Neil, in his father’s point of view is displaying his arrogance by disobeying his father by taking part I the school play when he was “instructed” not to. But in Nil’s point of view he is fulfilling his own ambitions of becoming an actor and what he truly enjoys. When…
The Germans were good at keeping records, when the Germans captured a country they gathered up the Jews and put them onto ghettos and then into camps either to work or to die. This proves scenes in the film were the Jews wore a yellow star and were they were moved into the ghettos as…
She acts strange when sunset comes near. She does this in a number of occasions. She decides to camp while they are on there way to Farquad’s kingdom and during the wedding vowels with Farquad, she wants to skip it when she see the sun setting. One example of Princess Fiona’s feistiness is Shrek…
What the examiner will look for: When marking your essay, the examiner will look to see whether you have appreciated and explored the: ; ideas attitudes and tone structure and form techniques used by the poets When answering an exam question, keep these five criteria in mind. Question! Now consider the exam question. Highlight and…
In the situation wherein God is dead, then, tragedy of an Aristotelian nature categorically cannot exist, whether in terms of strict form or in terms of audience reaction to the situation presented. Conversely, suppose that God is indeed clearly known: under such circumstances, Hamlet is highly likely to let God judge the fate of…
This was used when the riders were to attack the hobbits on their journey to Rivendell and especially in the scenes where the hobbits stayed in the village of Bree. The Quality of acting and casting in the film allowed each of the actors to establish a strong role for themselves and demonstrate the…
Most of the diegetic sounds in the film are quite quiet, as they must not overrule the attention of the viewers, as that would not be realistic. Some of the diegetic sounds must be loud and intrusive like the phones ringing. This is sharp and sudden, and it is a very clever way of…
The Matrix is a jaw-dropping, action packed thriller, based on the fight between good and evil. It pushes the boundaries of science fiction to new extremes, with a blend of special effects and eye dazzling martial arts, which will leave the audience nonplussed. The talented Wachowski brothers have pulled out the stocks, and beyond. As…
My favourite film is The Matrix because it is a great all round film the special effects are absolutely brilliant but so is the plot, normally we either have the pleasure of great special effects or a plot, not both of them together, but this film has definitely pulled it off. The matrix is quite…
And she had to go to the doctor because her nipples looked exactly like symptoms of breast cancer. This was because Carmen used to pull by them and pinch and twist them. And as well as all these troubles she suffered from normal teenage pressure. She was embarrassed immensely by her mother as she…
In the analysis of Cousin Nancy it is clear to see Eliot’s reasons behind his migration to America. As a modernist thinker he felt frustrated by the restrictions that American culture held, and was attracted by the progressive attitudes to literature that Europe offered. The analysis of the poem mentions the modernist techniques that…
In this essay I will compare and contrast two ancient three-dimensional sculptures. The first is The Laocoon Group; it is a masterpiece of the Hellenistic Age in Greece. This sculpture dates back to the 1st Century BC. This sculpture now resides in the Vatican in Rome. The second sculpture is Augustus of Primaporta, a life-size…
As I was browsing the galleries of the Metropolitan Museum of Art two paintings in particular quickly grabbed my attention. With striking similarities that echo throughout the composition, as well as differences ranging from the subtle to the obvious, these two works of art, when compared side by side, seem to have a conversation unlike…
Edgar Allen Poe is the author of many great pieces of literature. He uses his narrators to explain situations that are going on in their life. The narrators of “The Cask of Amontillado” and “The Black Cat” demonstrate their love for mans inhumanity to man and animals through horrific murders. In “Cask of Amontillado”, Montresor…
Oedipus the King by Sophocles is a tragedy because Oedipus’ destiny is predetermined by the gods and regardless of his good or bad intent, it will not be altered. In other words, Oedipus, who can be argued to be an exceptional human being belonging to a high rank in society, has limited free will because…
The fall of Rome in 476 AD, the subsequent 1000 years made up a period of time called the Middle Ages. The Middle Ages are often referred to as the Dark Ages because of the way of life in Europe during that age. William Manchester suggests that this time period was actually a dark age,…
One of the main themes in O Brother, Were Art Thou? is family. This is first introduced when the convicts meet the Blind Seer on the railroad. The seer addresses them as my sons and they in turn address him as Grandpa. Then to get out of their chains they go to see Pete’s cousin,…
Art is something that has great value to many people. Art is everywhere. It lives in the soul, mind and even the heart. Art is an outlet for people to express themselves. Art is a way for the human mind to express itself. It is a form of expression. There are many different ways to…
The Boys are Back in Town, The Romo Gallery (February 22 – April 12, 2008) The group show presents a series of recent paintings by ten talented young artists living and working in close proximity in the enclaves of Brooklyn. The group of artists include John Brainard, Jamison Brosseau, John Copeland, Joseph Hart, Wes Lang,…
Although one probably cannot give a real definition of art, Arthur Danto, professor of philosophy at Columbia University …, believes that today “you can’t say something’s art or not art anymore. That’s all finished.” In his book, Danto argues that after Andy Warhol exhibited simulacra of shipping cartons for Brillo boxes in 1964, anything could…
There are several definitions of art. These definitions depend on the interpretation of each individual. It also depends on the nature of the art and the era of the interpretation. I have noted several definitions as follows: 1. “The “use” of art from the artist’s standpoint is as a means of expression” (Wikipedia, 2005).2. “From…
I can’t believe it! I was just assigned the worst possible research paper topic ever by my history and language arts teacher! We have to be an art detective and discover the meaning of a piece of art. I had absolutely no interest in art so I knew writing this report would be nearly impossible….
In the children’s story, “The Magic Art of the Great Humbug”, all of the characters run into problems with their identities. The old man has the most difficulty with his own identity. He wishes to be a great wizard with superhuman capabilities. The Tin Man, Scarecrow, and Cowardly Lion have trouble with desiring qualities that…
The name of the artwork that I have chosen to analyze is Home, Sweet Home by Winslow Homer. Homer first came to national attention during the Civil War with his accurate, vivid sketches of life at the front. As an artist-reporter he accompanied the Army of the Potomac in the Peninsula campaign in Virginia, observing…
