As a specific mode of fiction, Drama is different from the two previously introduced literary forms of expression (i.e. Prose Fiction and poetry) in that it is enacted (though there are some types of drama which are meant to be read). Dramatic arts, the rules which govern their performance on stage or even the very construction of dramatic texts, are conventionally designed according to “some collaborative modes of production and a collective form of reception” (Weidmann, 2009). From the classical...
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Everyone has various expression forms in their hearts, but the maximum common form is laughter. It facilitates us to relieve pressure and make us feel better about ourselves. Comedy movies play a very important role in helping us laugh. Today’s movies have numerous forms. Despite recent action tendencies and horror films, comedy films were always the first choice in the sense that it offers people the opportunity to see life’s humor. In the comedy genre, there is a lot of...
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The word utopia is based on Greek where ou means ‘not’ and topos means ‘place,’ therefore it is not a place. Widely known, Dictionary.com for definitions says as a noun, utopia means, “an imaginary island described in Sit Thomas More’s Utopia as enjoying perfection in law, politics, etc.” Its secondary definition says, “an ideal place or state.” And its third definition says, “any visionary system of political or social perfection.” Despite the fact that utopia is normally defined as an...
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The gothic genre, largely developed during Romanticism in Britain, has been associated with the combination of mystery, the supernatural, horror and, at times, romance. Starting with Walpole’s Castle of Otranto, the gothic genre gained its popularity during the Victorian era, with writers such as Stoker and Stevenson continuing to develop stories in the late 19th Century. In more modern times, King and Rice have continued to adapt gothic conventions by merging them with contemporary fears and anxieties. Stoker’s Dracula (1897)...
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It’s the uncertainty of the fantastic genre that draws me in. It’s the journey rather than the result itself; take me beyond the threshold. Borrowing from the European Gothic tradition, the American Renaissance morphs the gothic into a uniquely American form. In this blog, I will shine a light on the ‘fantastic’ genre, in hopes of uncovering the feelings or misperceptions we may have about the ‘dark side,’ or the obscure. As I sat there thinking about what genre of...
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Sabriel is another text which was influential to my story writing. Garth Nix entranced me with his storytelling and showed me exactly what an engaging fantasy story is made of. This was an immense stimulus in my writing style for Who was she? with both genres being fantasy, and a mutual target audience of young adult. The monsters within Garth Nix’s work have a very unusual style; he utilises the undead without creating zombies and describes them in a way...
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Gothic literature is a popular genre that dominated Western literature throughout the 19th century and still endures today due to its grotesque yet gripping allure. From the looming image of Frankenstein’s monster to the macabre tales of Edgar Allan Poe, images of the gothic genre have permeated Western literature and popular culture. Explore the morbid, fantastical elements and characteristics of Gothic literature, as well as classic and contemporary examples of this influential genre. Gothic literature is a genre of literature...
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Our understanding of the current world can be relayed through many mediums such as the likes of art and literature, science fiction being one of the most influential genres. Although science fiction may not be able to predict the future, it is able to encapsulate our modern context and beliefs thus science fiction is capable of ultimately shaping our perspective and our perception on reality. I will be completing an A2 sized art work poster for my PBL, incorporating a...
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The origins of Japanese horror can be prominently traced back to the 17th century, which in Japan was the time of the Edo period (1603-1868) where under a more unified rule, arts and culture began to prosper. Known as Kaidan in Japanese, the word directly translates into “talks of the strange”. These are folklore that were often passed down from family and friends as a way to describe their own encounters of the incomprehensible, such as ghost sightings, natural disasters...
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“What are you?” A simple yet inevitable question filled with years of confused identity, a question that I have been conditioned to answer repeatedly. Whenever I find myself with the other half, I’m made aware of my confusing pronunciation or how I find myself bowing for just a little too long in an attempt to copy others. The cries of the frustration of not understanding the language. The inability to relate to the personal, yet intertwined experiences of being Asian....
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“Remember it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird” To Kill A Mockingbird has a primary topic of partiality and the oppression of honest and innocent people. The fundamental subjects of this book especially interface with the title, which is clarified by Harper Lee through Atticus and Miss Maudie. Miss Maudie clarifies – Mockingbirds don’t accomplish a certain something yet make music for us to appreciate (modified quote). They don’t have a certain something yet they sing their hearts out for...
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In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, the author, Harper Lee, tells a story about two young children, who live in a period of racial discrimination against African Americans. The reader learns about the characters’ experiences that shape their moral views about people of different social classes and races. Lee portrays African Americans as a segregated community that was considered inferior and constantly faced social injustice, yet they were respectful to the whites, despite the cruel and unfair treatment they...
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No matter what time period we are in, humans are learning new lessons from every situation they experience. Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill A Mockingbird, was set in the 1960s in Maycomb, Alabama during The Great Depression. Narrator and protagonist, Jean Louise “Scout” Finch learns some important life lessons from her experiences throughout the novel. As she grows older, Scout starts to notice the world around her and witnesses the racial inequalities and prejudices towards different types of people. Her...
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The Joshua Tree symbolizes the strength and beauty of something and the struggles are what give it its beauty. Jeanette and her family were driving and she looks out to the window and she saw a tree standing at an angle it was growing sideways which shows that this tree is unique and different. “From the time the Joshua tree was a tiny sapling, it had been so beaten down by the whipping wind that, rather than trying to grow...
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Jeanette is shown with her fiance (David) at a dinner. In the novel, David and Jeanette are already married. Jeanette lies about her family life when asked by David’s colleagues. After seeing her parents on the streets, it is evident she is embarrassed by them and how they choose to live their lives. Jeannette burns herself badly when cooking hot dogs at age 3. The family ‘steals’ her from the hospital before her treatment has been completed. David buys Jeannette...
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Jeanette Walls’ memoir, The Glass Castle, chronicles Jeanette’s unusual youth portrayed by tenacious neediness and the disarray and perplexity of broken guardians and their itinerant way of life. What is exceptional about Jeanette’s story is that despite the fact that Jeanette’s folks were untrustworthy, careless, and imprudent, they managed to ingrain in their kid’s key admirable characteristics and raise composed grown-ups. Jeanette’s parents showed their youngsters to be flexible, and free and to have an adoration for learning. These are...
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Symbolic Mockingbirds Most people go about life thinking they understand everyone from what they hear or what they see. In reality, this is untrue and Scout learns that in Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill A Mockingbird. Lee tells the story of a black man falsely accused of rape being defended by a white man from a child’s perspective in the deep south. Scout, a young girl at the time, watches her father unsuccessfully defend Tom Robinson while realizing how harsh...
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“‘I had never heard of chewing gum, so she went out and got me a whole pack. I pulled out a stick, took off the white paper and the shiny silver foil under it, and studied the powdery, putty-colored gum. I put it in my mouth and was stunned by the sharp sweetness. ‘It’s really good!’ I said…When Mom wanted to know what it was the doctors and nurses were doing that was so nice, I told her about the...
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Many kids in school wish “if only we did not have to read.” This is the mentality that the people in Fahrenheit 451 had when they had to read, so after much complaining it soon came to be that they were banned from reading. “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury, is the story of a fireman named Montag who starts to realize after meeting a teenage girl named Clarisse, that he and everyone around him is unhappy, and the only thing...
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Symbolism, imagery, and characterization are used to show the decay of parenting as shown in The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. To be considered a bad parent; a person lacks emotional and physical appearance to a child, to express a feeling of absence. Bad Parenting is the act of not showing the responsibilities that should be taken as a mother or father. In The Glass Castle, Jeannette Walls reveals the faults of parenting through the use of symbolism, imagery, and...
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In analyzing and understanding literature, one of the critical factors is the concept of point of view. It shapes the readers’ perception of the story, based on the attitude the narrator has toward the themes, and events described in the story. There are several types of the point of view concept. First, it depends on the one that is telling the story (first, second, or First-person); on the opposite hand, it’s determined by the amount of the narrator’s awareness). This...
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Becoming successful requires hard work, but is putting in the hard work worth it? In the novel The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls, the author is born into poverty and then grows to be an award-winning author proving that hard work results in success. A big role in Jeanette’s path in life and her view of the world is played by the people in her life. In addition, the conflicts throughout her childhood develop her into someone that pays more...
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In today’s society, human beings can be expected to change their personal beliefs in order to fit in. By conforming to social norms and beliefs, people tend to forget that they have the right to freedom of speech. Although many individuals do fall victim to these ideal expectations, very few do not become threats and are considered different. This is demonstrated in Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 when Guy Montag and Professor Faber are considered outcasts for being against their community’s...
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Is Tom Robinson Guilty or are the accusations against him false? At the beginning of To Kill A Mockingbird, there are a few main characters, they are Scout who is the narrator of the story and the daughter of Atticus. Atticus is the adopted father of Scout and Jem. Jem is Scout’s brother and she excludes herself from the group part of the time. In the book, Atticus is defending an African American man for supposedly raping a woman but...
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In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (1961), Harper Lee uses the inclusion of Scout, a young, innocent girl who lives in Maycomb Alabama. Throughout the book, Scout learns to become more mature about her actions which eventually makes her very empathetic toward others. She is more of a tomboyish girl who is very clever at times. The author uses Jean Louise Finch, an innocent and empathetic character to shape the reader’s understanding of the story Throughout the book,...
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Based on the 1951, Ray Bradbury novel Montag is a fireman that lives in a lonely, society where books were banned by the government fearing oneself thinking. In this society firefighters have to burn any books on sight or that people inform them of because they believe it gives people more time to think for themselves. Many people in this society including Montag’s wife are drugged into submissiveness and get their information from television screens that are about a length...
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The Salamander has long been thought to be a legendary creature capable of withstanding fire; if scorched, the salamander would survive. Bradbury purposely made this symbol one of the representations that come to mind placed in the hands of firefighters’ images for they would burn down houses left and right. While the Phoenix is quite nearly the same it is initially established as a firefighter’s emblem. A phoenix insignia is worn on the breast of the firefighters. Captain Beatty’s headgear...
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Within the novel Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls, the father-daughter relationship displayed between Rex and Jeannette Walls is a complex one. A large portion of Jeanette’s childhood is represented throughout the novel. During her childhood, Jeanette experiences constant wondering about her father’s presence and accountability. Additionally, a large sum of tragic events is also present. After these tragic events occur, Rex seems to use something such as a positive action or remark in order to counteract them. At these points...
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In ‘A Rose for Emily,’ William Faulkner recounts the tale of an old and forlorn woman stuck in her very own period of time. Her controlling dad kicked the bucket approximately thirty years back, and she has never entirely discovered her very own ground. Her home has turned into the ugliest-looking home on the once most select road in the city. Already rich and white with looked-over overhangs, it was presently infringed with residue and rot. The individuals in Miss...
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In the short stories, “A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner and “Killings” by Andre Dubus, the authors each have a unique way of putting together an engaging plot. The way each plot is arranged contributes to a reader’s response to what the author writes. This adds to the suspense in each story and elaborates on the motivation for the different killings in each of the stories. The authors’ use of characterization makes a reader see the characters as real...
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