Do you think the characters in Cosi have changed for the better? The characters in Cosi by the end of the play change. Lewis‚ Henry and Zac are prime examples of how identities are inevitably shaped by the groups to which they belong. Lewis finally shows himself to be a man‚ Henry comes out of his shell and Zac starts his own band. Zac’s introduction to the reader as a medical patient who is unable to effectively communicate with the others makes him appear to be shy person. Most of the time
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In Cosi‚ Nowra uses several recurring language techniques and devices to create various: Symbols and motifs are often ideas‚ items‚ actions‚ sounds or sights which occur in a play which represent an idea which is reinforces the writer’s message. moods tones Atmospheres Or to emphasis: a situation‚ an important point or moment in the plot‚ setting‚ character‚ or idea in the play A stereotype An alternate perspective Symbols Burnt-out theatre The setting of a burnt-out theatre
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Nowra’s play is set in a ‘burnt out theatre’. Discuss the importance of setting and imagery in conveying Nowra’s idea on ’Cosi’. The setting and imagery used in Louis Nowra’s play ‘Cosi’ explore the turbulent time that took part in Australia. The play is set in a mental institution in Melbourne‚ in the 1970’s. Using the ominous presence of the Vietnam War‚ Nowra explores the insanity of the war; and the need to condemn war and to protest against Australia’s involvement in Vietnam. The main presence
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Themes One of the main themes of Cosi is the question of love and fidelity. This is shown in Act 1 Scene Two when Doug‚ who hates women‚ says: " Women like to pretend they dont play around but theyre just more secretive about it." Cherry and Ruth are very negative about sex‚ stating that most women work hard to keep men out of their pants. Julie thinks that love is "being foolish and stupid". Also the play that Lewis is directing‚ Cosi Fan tutte is all about love and fidelity. Lewis is also questioning
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Cosi ‘Cosi is more than an entertaining comedy. It reveals the sadness of the lives of the characters.’ Discuss. Through the play Cosi the audience witnesses the lives of mentally ill people unfold before them. Louis Nowra has used black comedy within Cosi to allow the audience to abandon their pre-conceptions of ‘mad’ people and to see the characters not for their illness but for their personality. Because of this the audience is able to relate to each character and their situation and realise
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Louis Nowra’s screenplay ‘Cosi’ explores the attitudes to and perception of the mentally ill in 1971. During this period Australia is at war and undergoing social reform. The perception of mental patients in the 70s can be seen as unethical and inhumane‚ with society grouping them with animals and locking them away in asylums with barbaric conditions. The 70s saw mental illness being neglected and kept in the dark and with movies that depict ‘mad’ people as animals; a negative connotation is placed
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TEXT RESPONSE JOURNAL- Death of a salesman‚ Cosi & The lot The Lot – Michael Leunig 1. In ‘Hello‚ welcome to our drought’‚ Leunig is trying to make clear that we should not crush our individual reality; more so we should accept and embrace in our differences. Leunig expresses this by linking a new born foal with “a spectacular birthmark” with such “freshness and beauty” to the words “artificial appearances”. Leunig discusses the truth about the regulations we must abide by to be ‘accepted’
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Cosi Notes: Lewis: directs the opera at the asylum; going out with Lucy but kisses julie and eventually breaks up with Lucy; gradually takes on a stronger leadership role 21 years old main protagonist naive and inexperienced lewis is loyal‚ compassionate and kind he is a man of integrity lives with his girlfriend Lucy as well as their friend Nick. directs play because he needs the money his idealism and naivety allow him to approach the job with enthusiasm and passion becomes more confident
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An introduction to Cosi ouis Nowra was inspired to write Cosi after a visit to a performance of Hello Dolly with a group of mental patients in 1970. He worked with this group of patients to produce a version of Trial By Jury which helped many of the patients to “blossom” and also revealed the ignorance of a student leader who ridiculed the patients’ efforts. Nowra claims that the play is a combination of fact and fiction. In Cosi‚ a mature Nowra looks back and evaluates his youthful self and the
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ENGLISH FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASK YEAR 11 – STANDARD Jenai Lawrance TASK 4: THE AUSTRALIAN EXPERIENCE -ESSAY ON ‘COSI’ ‘’Drama allows us to examine our national identity through characters and conflict’’. Discuss this statement with reference to the play you have studied in class. The play ‘Cosi’ composed by Louis Nowra and set in Melbourne during the early 1970’s allows the audience to reflect on what it mean to be an Australian in the era and in modern times. Through the eyes of
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