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    psychosis inducing anti-depressants. As well as being a masterpiece of modern cinema‚ Donnie Darko is also an excellent example of modern tragedy‚ as defined by Northrop Frye’s Modal theory. Firstly‚ the movie takes place in the month of October‚ a subtle (though not necessarily intentional) link to the Modal theory in which Tragedy is connected to autumn. Secondly‚ Donnie Darko fits perfectly into the modern "tragic hero" description‚ he is a regular‚ upper-middle class teenager who is intelligent

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    Goffman’s dramaturgical social theory is the idea that our daily interactions with each other are similar to a theater. We are “actors” trying to portray a certain impression they want their “audience” to believe. It is also clarified that in order to analysis these social actions‚ we must look at is as a team‚ not as individuals. His theory goes into deeper detail which explains how it is possible for people to establish these performances; which are: roles‚ scripts‚ costumes‚ and a stage. Firstly

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    KSNVLSKNVBKLFNBFKLEBNKDFLBNKLADEFNKLAENBKLFBNKFLBNFKLBNKLAFB NKLAEFNBKLFBNKLAEFB SDKVNSLVBKWERKGJVWEKGN GKLVASN GNCBSLGNXBVKASDFN GBLOSN FWSL;VDM VRN BKLD NM‚CK NASKVFNSDLVBGNMFKLSB SFKL;BNKLSB SKLDVN BDLSFKBNKLASDNKLDNBASDKN GKWB 10. Which of the following terms is not part of Freudian theory? a. Id. b. Superego. c. Libido. d. Ego. e. Rational. True-False Questions T F 1. There is general agreement regarding a definition for the term personality. F T F 2. The personality mediates the adjustment of

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    Through the character of Xanthias‚ Aristophanes claims that he does not “intend to make mincemeat of Cleon this time”. As this is during the opening of the play‚ the audience may assume that “Wasps” is not a serious critique of political matters at this time‚ however many relations of Cleon are named which does suggest a political target of importance. Aristophanes can be seen to seriously criticise Cleon during the debate between Bdelycleon and Philocleon. A distinct contrast of personalities and

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    What are the implications of new media technologies and practices for established models or theories of the audience? In the current day new media and technological advances have a huge impact on society. Throughout history models and theories have been developed in order to explain audience relations with text and other media forms. These models and theories were established and made to fit with certain technologies and with the rapid emergence of new and superior technologies the question of

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    Philosophy Ego Theory and Bundle Theory Derek Parfit’s views on personal identity and the Ego and Bundle Theory are all summarized in his article “Divided Minds and the Nature of Persons”. In his article‚ Parfit explains the distinction between Ego theory and Bundle theory and provides several arguments against Ego Theory. Although it proves to be very difficult to believe the Bundle Theory‚ Parfit’s critique is convincing and well thought out. In order to defend the Bundle Theory of personal identity

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    1. What is a scientific theory? Please cite a definition you like. As Watson stated in "The Value of Theories"‚ a scientific theory is a systematic explanation that unifies various observed phenomena and facts. Based on observations we make‚ science operates under theories which are constantly revised and checked by experiment. A scientific theory also possesses many vital qualities for true understanding. 2. What is the difference between a scientific theory and common sense ideas about the same

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    Why/ why not does the film “ dead poets’ society resonate with the 21st century audience? The film "dead poets society" talks about the time of 1959s‚ about the story of a class of boys within a luxurious school. Having a new teacher named Mr. Keating‚ he introduced the phrase of "carpe diem" to the boys‚ as with the phrase’s meaning of "seize the day". He taught the boys to think in a more creative manner in which was not very popular with the school’s style of teaching of that time. The story

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    the so-called "Napoleonic code". As an audience‚ we sense the tension being created when he says "And I don’t like to be swindled." We see Stanley’s aggressive nature and his increasing anger towards Blanche through his actions and words‚ "Open your eyes to this stuff!" When Stella cries‚ "Don’t be such an idiot‚ Stanley"‚ he becomes even more enraged‚ "[he hurls the furs to the daybed]" and "[he kicks the trunk]". Tension is created here and‚ as an audience‚ we sense the drama that is about to come

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    undertaken on the battlefield which were described as brutalising‚ horrific and an unjustifiable waste of human lives. Thus it is through these practices that allow Sassoon to capture the brutality‚ futility and horror of trench warfare towards his audiences. Throughout all the works of Sassoon‚ four poems have stood out to demonstrate these three themes. Brutality being illustrated through ‘Counter Attack’ and ‘Suicide in the Trenches’‚ ‘ The Hero’ and ‘Does it Matter?’ demonstrating futility whilst

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