How does Williams alert us for the tragedy that is to follow in scene 1 of ’A Streetcar Named Desire’? ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ can be seen as a modern domestic tragedy‚ with base elements of traditional tragedy. Williams is able to alert us‚ with subtle hints in the very first scene of the play that a tragedy is going to occur‚ by creating an atmosphere that is both oppressive and claustrophobic. The portrayal of characters also adds to the tension as we realise that the two main protagonists
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Desires of Writers Realistic characters are driven by human emotions‚ it is essential for writers to make their stories and characters as lifelike as possible. This includes giving them actual motivations that drive them throughout the narrative. One of the most universal‚ psychological motivations is desire. However‚ sometimes these motivations are not driven by the best intentions. It is sometimes better for the well-being of the characters if they do not fulfill these desires‚ other times their
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Ambition and Desire: Macbeth Ambition and desire in itself are not bad traits‚ it is only when released from moral constraints that they can wreak havoc. These traits‚ which have been freed from any sense of morality and principles are explored through Shakespeare’s tragedy‚ Macbeth. Shakespeare developed Macbeth as a noble character who gives in to the cravings of power and superiority over others‚ and not only goes on a murdering rampage‚ but drags his morally corrupt wife with him‚ ultimately
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A Streetcar named Desire Tennessee Williams “Stella!” Gegevens Titel: A Streetcar named Desire and Other Plays Auteur: Tennessee Williams Uitgeverij: Penguin Classics Jaar: 2000 Druk: 13 ISBN: 0-14-118256-3 Biografie en bibliografie auteur Tennessee Willams (1911 – 1983) Playwright‚ poet‚ and fiction writer‚ Tennessee Williams left a powerful mark on American theatre. At their best‚ his twenty-five full-length plays combined lyrical
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Riding the Bus with My Sister Riding the Bus with My Sister is based on the autobiographical book by Rachel Simon (Riding the Bus with My Sister: A True Life Journey). Rosie O’Donnell shines as Beth Simon‚ a developmentally challenged woman trying to make it on her own. Andie MacDowell portrays Beth’s sister Rachel Simon‚ a fashion photographer with a life of her own; separate from her family and has grown apart from Beth. The story tells of the life of Rachel’s sister Beth and her life as an
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Just this morning‚ I was complaining to my dad that I hadn’t seen a decent movie in a very long time. This was until I watched The Other Sister. I’m not much of a sucker for romantic comedies‚ or chick flicks‚ but The Other Sister had such an endearing quality about it that I couldn’t help but fall in love. The Other Sister tells the story of Carla Tate‚ a young woman who has resided in a training school for many years because of her mental handicap. Carla’s only hope is that she will be accepted
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Streetcar Named Desire Scene 2 1) Stella tells Stanley that Belle Reve (Rive?) is lost. It leads to a little argument. He asks for the papers‚ looks inside her trunk. He finds clothes‚ letters from Blanche’s dead husband‚ in a tin box. Napoleonic code. Stanley reveals Stella’s pregnancy. Belle Reve was lost on mortgage‚ sold by Ambler & Ambler 2) Sees through Blanche’s trunk. “Your looks are okay” -> Blanche was expecting compliments 3) Beautiful dresses - no paper at the
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Inferior Status of Women Women sought for liberty and equality that was granted to men during the early nineteenth century in the United States. Women questioned differences in rights and roles compared to men. Sarah Grimke was the daughter of a wealthy slave-owner in Charleston‚ South Carolina. She despised slavery and inequality of women and moved to Philadelphia. She became a Quaker and leader for abolition and women’s rights. Sarah Grimke published Letters on the Equality of the Sexes in
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Shannon Waters English 2 August 25‚ 2013 Macbeth The play Macbeth written by William Shakespeare took place in Scotland in the 1600’s. It is an alarming play about a couple who are disturbed due to their excessive ambition. They both want Macbeth to be king‚ but it comes with a price. He has to kill King Duncan to gain the royal crown. It all started when the three withes told a rumor to Banquo‚ and Macbeth. Lady Macbeth told Macbeth to “look like an
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I really enjoyed Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s Documentary. Initially‚ I was shocked because the opening scene is a black woman in a what people would consider now a conservative dress jamming out with her guitar. That is an image that we do not see a lot of in popular media. When I think of guitarists I think of mostly white males (with the exception of Jimi Hendrix) like Keith Richards and Jeff Beck. I am by no means a rock and roll follower or know of many bands under the genera‚ so what I am saying
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