tragedy functions in order to evoke catharsis while exploring themes and human flaws‚ or mistakes. In Oedipus Rex‚ the main figure‚ Oedipus the King is a subject of fate‚ unable to escape himself and his desire to uncover the truth. In essence‚ this drama demonstrates the fall of a prominent figure brought down by his inescapable fortune and self-destruction. I definitely believe it is difficult to find a modern day tragedy that functions on the same level as Oedipus Rex while fulfilling the stipulations
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creative non-fiction‚ biographies‚ and historiography); fictionalized accounts of historical events (e.g. anecdotes‚ myths‚ and legends); and fiction proper (i.e. literature in prose‚ such as short stories and novels‚ and sometimes in poetry and drama‚ although in drama the events are primarily being shown instead of told). Narrative is found in all forms of human creativity and art‚ including speech‚ writing‚ songs‚ film‚ television‚ video games‚ photography‚ theatre‚ and visual arts such as painting‚ with
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Hellenistic people include advancements in the arts‚ the sciences‚ and in politics. Greek ideas have heavily influenced modern fine arts. A notable example of their impact is found in Greek theatrical culture. They first invented drama as an art form and wrote two major types of drama—tragedy
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Poetry‚ drama and short story are literary forms that provide readers with entertainment‚ insight‚ pleasure‚ escape and sometimes information. Readers can find satisfaction in any of the three genres because the styles‚ variations‚ language and themes cater to everyone’s preference: tragedy‚ comedy‚ profanity or just for pleasure. There is a piece of literary work to suit every taste. Poetry‚ when performed live‚ gives the words rhythm‚ music and life. John Updike in his poem Dog’s Death in lines
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developing the main idea of the extract. The narrator uses tone and an extended metaphor in developing the idea that the community’s thrive in drama and gossip would be a cause of concern for those who wouldn’t be interested to do so. ‘The town made most of the drama.’ this opening statement introduces the reader to the fact the community was ever engulfed in drama and passing on the gossip of the day. Initially this would seem as a simple and honest description of the residents of the area; however‚
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Gabrielle Stith Denton English 12-2 May 13‚ 2004 Robert Browning and the Dramatic Monologue Controlling Purpose: to analyze selected works of Robert Browning. I. Brief overview of Browning A. Greatest Poet B. Family Life II. Brief overview of "My Last Duchess" A. Descriptive adjectives B. Cause for death C. Description of his wife III. Definition of Dramatic Monologue IV. Comments by Glenn Everett A. Point of View B. Tone C. Audience Imagination V. Comments by Terry Bohannon A. No Christianity
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CLASSICAL BACKGROUND GREEK Background: Mythology‚ Heroic Age‚ Epic‚ Lyric (The Four Schools)‚ Tragedy‚ Comedy. Poetry Prose Drama Homer = Iliad Aristotle=Poetics Sophocles= King Oedipus‚Antigone Odyssey Plato =Republic Aeschylus
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War II was faster and rapid than Korea. In Malaysia‚ in early 2000s‚ Japanese trendy dramas came into picture as Takuya Kimura is one of the favourite actor‚ which it attracted teenager’s viewers more than family. Then‚ Korean dramas became the most favourite television series watched by Malaysian regardless race and religion. It started with Winter Sonata‚ continued with Autumn in My Heart‚ then another hits drama from Korea‚ Full House haunted Malaysians with tears‚ emotions‚ tragic love and lessons
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Naturalist Aesthetics in John Millington Synge’s Riders to the Sea and The Playboy of the Western World Gabriel Sunday Bamgbose Abstract: Efforts have always been made by literary scholars and critics to read the aesthetics of John Millington Synge‟s drama. However‚ little attention has been paid to the naturalistic dimension of Synge‟s plays. This study‚ therefore‚ investigates the naturalist aesthetics in Synge‟s dramaturgy. This is in an attempt to show that individuals‟ attitudes in certain contexts
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over enemies the assumption of office of a new chieftain death These events were mostly marked by some mimetic action. Mimesis an immitation of real action. The essential ingredient in many of the native dramas. In these rituals‚ the petitioner offered sacrifice symbolic of himself to seek the favor of the hidden powers- the supreme being (bathala)‚ the anitos and other spiritual forces such as the sun‚ the moon‚ tala (morning star)‚ or bahaghari
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