Examples of Key Literary Terms ENG 125 Week 1 Discussion 2 Farce – A comedy; a short play‚ in which both subtle humor and hilarity are developed through impossible situations‚ exaggeration and (often) ridiculous antics. Example: Shakespeare used this structure in most of his comedies‚ sometimes introducing miraculous or supernatural incidents to order to end the play harmoniously in marriage festivities. Genre – A genre can be broken down in many categories of literature-prose‚ poetry‚ and drama-and
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It is truly fascinating to see how two plays‚ Everyman and Much Ado About Nothing‚ that were written during different periods in time by different playwrights‚ have many similar traits. It is well known that drama has seemed to grow wherever men have gained the piquing interest to know- the facts‚ the reasons‚ and the cause. However‚ as does men change and evolve‚ so does the drama. Writers continue to look for the “new” way to capture the audience and express the hidden emotions or thought within
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double life as a “Mr. Bunbury.”As he recognizes his brother practicing the same mischief‚ Algernon shares his “enlightened” philosophies about Bunburying with Jack through outstanding hypocrisy‚ paradox and epigrams‚ to create what Wilde deems “trivial comedy for serious people.” The single trait each character shares is complete ignorance to hypocrisy. Algernon is absolutely dripping in hypocrisy‚ yet maintains the reputation of a dandy. As Jack defends the righteousness of his dear “Earnest‚” Algernon
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want to do next year?" I said that I would like to have a little bit more fun and have a bit more comedy‚ but I want it to be grounded. But I still want a couple of heartfelt moments. And it’s tough because you’re arguing for the opposite thing. You want two things that are at the opposite end of the spectrum. And somehow we’ve managed to do both of those things. There’s a lot more straight-up comedy between Rosemary and Lee‚ and there’s some really great stuff towards the end of the season especially
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There are aspects of mockery in the shows‚ Jay mocks Mannys sense of style and identity in a light hearted‚ tongue in cheek‚ manner‚ which is in stark contrast to the more cruel and purposeful mockery in Blackadder. Blackadder mocks Prince George’s intelligence or lack of‚ he also takes advantage of the situation when the Prince is his lesser and subordinate. Modern Family reinforces the stereotypes of a ‘typical’ gay man because Cameron looks and sounds very flamboyant. Cameron is also seen as
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Alan de Botton’s views on the vital role of humorists in conveying unpopular or difficult to say perspectives is mostly incorrect. While it is undeniable that humorists are allowed to say some things other people normally can’t‚ the role of humorists in society is not vital because of these messages‚ nor is this immunity all-powerful in protecting these humorists from backlash. The vital function of humorists in society is not to be some sort of activist (society has enough of those already)‚ but
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ReThe fabulous destiny of Amelie Poulain is a French film written and directed by Jean Pierre Jeunette and set in Montmartre. It is a whimsical description of contemporary Parisian life. This romantic comedy met with critical acclaim and was a box-office success. Amelie‚ aged 23‚ finds behind a loosen tile of her bathroom an old metal box of childhood memorabilia hidden by a boy who lived in her apartment decades earlier. Fascinated by this find‚ she resolves to track down the now adult man who
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Saving Face was a romantic comedy unveiling the truth about how characters identity can cause personal and cultural conflicts. Will and Ma had been keeping a secret from their family making it hard for them to come to terms with themselves and connect with others. However‚ between it all‚ motifs were seen throughout the whole movie expressing thoughts‚ feelings and presence. For instance‚ Ma’s constant calls to Will‚ and tight camera angles in the movie symbolize an intrusion from the outside world
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theme is ‘love’ It is a romantic comedy Technique- a rhyming couplet (two lines that rhyme at the end of a scene) a rhyming couplet is a summary of the scene (summarizing the previous lines) Act 1‚ scene 2 Act 1 scene 2 takes place in a ship wreck and the survivors have been washed up on a beach It is a fantasy world (highly entertaining) Act 1‚ Scene 3 Sir toby is olivia’s uncle Maria is a servant for Olivia Toby‚ Andrew and Maria create majority of the comedy in the play Act 1‚ Scene 4 The
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of alchemy in the Alchemist 5. Discuss the Playboy of the Western World as a dark comedy. 20 OR Analyse the Jimmy - Alison relationship in Look Back in anges. 6. Discuss Doolilttle’s criticism of middle class morality in Pygmalion. 20 OR Critically examine the structures of Waiting for Godot. 7. Write short notes on any two of the following in not more than 200 words each : 2x10=20 (a) Romantic Comedy (b) Shawn Keogh (c) Osric (d) Lucky MEG-2 2
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