Reflective Statement 18 March 2014 Word count: 341 Reflective Statement: Sophocles’‚ Antigone Reflective Statement Question: How was your understanding of cultural and contextual considerations of the work developed through the Interactive Oral? The Interactive oral on Sophocles‚ Antigone helped me gain a deeper understanding on women’s role in Ancient Greece society during the fourth and fifth centuries. Understanding the historical context of the play I was able to develop a deeper insight
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is the imitation of an action that is serious and also‚ as having magnitude‚ complete in itself; in appropriate and pleasurable language;… in a dramatic rather than narrative form; with incidents arousing pity and fear‚ wherewith to accomplish a catharsis of these emotions.” This literary theory is used as a tool for analyzing Greek tragedy. The drama Oedipus the King by Sophocles could be considered a tragedy and Oedipus considered a tragic hero by Aristotle’s definition‚ for it follows all five
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Aristotle’s Tragic Hero a. Rank in Society b. Fatal / Tragic Flaw c. Pity for Character III. Oedipus as a Tragic Hero a. King by birth and adoption b. Short Tempered‚ Rash c. Loss of everything IV. Conclusion a. Hamartia b. Fatal Flaw c. Catharsis Aristotle has long been recognized for his contributions to many areas of society‚ from math and science to literature. It is claimed that Aristotle was racist‚ sexist and homophobic and that these views colored the way he saw the world (Engle
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What is Bibliotherapy? * Bibliotherapy - the use of literature to help people cope with emotional problems‚ mental illness‚ or changes in their lives or to produce affective change and promote personality growth and development. * The underlying premise of bibliotherapy is that clients identify with literary characters similar to themselves‚ an association that helps the clients release emotions‚ gain new directions in life‚ and explore new ways of interacting * E.g. Teenage readers may
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to better understand other people and also helps us to gain understanding of our society. Literature teaches us the difference between good and bad and often shows us that for every negative action‚ there is a negative result and vice versa. Everyman teaches us that the sins that we commit‚ while we are alive on earth‚ will cause us to weep in the
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an interesting view of humanity versus an individual. Hobbes believed that man is driven by materialistic principles and selfish desires. Hobbes believes in the concept that all men are virtually selfish and have the mindset “everyman for themselves”‚ rather than “everyman for all”. Humans naturally do what is in their best interest first‚ but Hobbes thinks that society should join forces an individual to maintain peace in society. Hobbes states that man is not concerned with humanity‚ they are
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Attempting to further his glory‚ King Lear actually destroys his reputation and authority and‚ upon realizing he has brought this devastation upon himself‚ inflicts punishment upon himself. However‚ the tragedy is truly established when the audience finds a reflection of themselves in King Lear and‚ despite the tragic downfall‚ Lear finds a victory in his defeat when he comes into a purer understanding of the world and his true self. Lear endures an extended storm that forces him to redefine himself
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Peripateia‚ which is an utter and complete downfall from a very high status such as a king‚ prince etc… to catastrophe and misery. Hamartia‚ which is a fatal or tragic flaw in the hero. Anagnorisis‚ which is recognition of the hero’s mistakes‚ and Catharsis‚ which is when the audience is purged of all negative emotions towards the hero. For many years there has been a great deal of controversy over the character of Othello in Shakespeare’s play. Critics have debated the extent to which Othello can
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similar in the sense of the amount of expression and movement in their pieces They also share a common ideology that shows up often in their work. Siqueiros’ Portrait of the Bourgeoisie and New Democracy along with Orozco’s American Civilization and Catharsis show you a great cross section of Mexican Muralism‚ revealing the passions and beliefs of the time period. In order to understand the Mexican muralists‚ one must first understand the Mexican Revolution. Among the revolutions of the twentieth century
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Political Incivility: The Decline of Decorum in America William Trumpler Gareth Euridge ENC1102 February 27‚ 2013 Political Incivility: The Decline of Decorum in America Today‚ as I watched CNN’s headline news‚ I listened to Speaker of the House John Boehner tell the members of the U.S. Senate to “Get off their ass.” I paused for a moment‚ set down my cup of coffee‚ and wondered to myself: when did it become acceptable for the Speaker to use such crass and vulgar language in political
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