Captive of a G-string: An Analysis of literary techniques in Nicola Barker’s short story “G-String” Nicola Barker’s short story “G-string” relates the troubles of a middle-aged woman with her self-confidence‚ how she fails to achieve the respect and admiration she seeks from her boyfriend Mr. Kip‚ as well as how she struggles to attain a certain idea of herself as a modern woman by wearing a G-string. With a humorous tone and use of the G-string as a symbol‚ Barker allows us to follow her protagonist
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works of that writer: the biographical critic focuses on clarifying the literary information by using insight from the author’s life of experience…like a guide. Historical Criticism: This approach helps the reader by trying to re-create the work to modern times to make it easier to understand‚ but also have the same effect just as the original audience. A key goal for historical critics is to understand the effect of a literary work upon its original readers. Psychological Criticism: This approach
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Niki Caro directed the film ’The Whale Rider’. She has used a number of cinematic techniques in this film to create atmosphere and sometimes show what the character is feeling. These three well-used techniques are camera shots‚ lighting and sound and dialogue. By using these techniques Niki has created a film that is emotionally connected to the viewers. Firstly‚ Niki Caro has used lighting incredibly well in this film. For some scenes in the film the lighting effects used gives us an insight into
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What do you think about the main character(s)? Write a few sentences about your impressions so far. Which aspect will you analyze further in your literary analysis? Have you formulated your thesis statement yet? You need to have finished the novel soon. In Uppdrag 4 you must present your analysis. For more information about how to structure a literary analysis‚ Novel : the beach by Alex Garland How are you getting on with the reading of your chosen novel? Do you find it funny‚ exciting‚ boring
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Introduction to literary theory Theory Kind of speculation‚ it’s analytical Interdisciplinary discourse (debate) with effects outside an original discipline (Culler) Critique of common sense‚ of concept taken as natural What is literature? Elusive term (always changing) Modern sense – 200 yrs old Prior to 1800 literature was „memorized“ not interpreted In fiction the relation of what speaker say to what authors think is always a mater of interpretation Dictionary: imaginative or creative
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the poem‚ I concentrated on how it made me feel –melancholy‚ wistful‚ yet also peaceful. I found I liked it despite the sadness it seemed to evoke. b) I think the subject matter is a bird in a bare tree‚ at dusk. (98) Question 2 a) Techniques used in this poem are: • Alliteration “bare branch” (Line 1) • Assonance “rook roosts” (Line 2) “autumn dusk” (Line 3) • “Kigo” – a word stating or suggesting a season “autumn” (Line 3) b) The alliteration of “b”
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AUTOGENIC RELAXATION TECHNIQUE This relaxation technique is based on a form of self-hypnosis and is taught to the patient by the therapist. The patient is given the following instructions: * Lie in a comfortable position and breathe slowly and deeply. * Imagine a warmth and heaviness beginning at your toes‚ then spreading to your lower legs. * Legs begin to feel heavy. * Enjoy the warmth‚ heaviness and relaxation of your legs. * Imagine that the warmth and heaviness is spreading
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‘Structuralism and Literary Criticism’ - Gerard Genette Structuralism is a way to examines a literary text to arrive at their meaning‚ rather than the actual meanings of the text themselves. It is a study of structure wherever they occur. In the essay Genette analyses content‚ logics‚ grammars and semiotics. He is considering structuralism as a method to study literary criticism. In the beginning of the essay Genette is establishing difference between Bricoleur and Engineer‚ Art critic and Literary critic and
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‘Statement to the Knesset’ Anwar el Sadat‚ 20 November 1977 1. Read the full transcript of the speech 2. Annotate speech – noting rhetorical techniques‚ structural features and values/ memorable ideas 3. Read Stanners notes and add to your understanding of context and rhetorical strategies used 4. Read and complete the following Audience * The Knesset is the Israeli Parliament * The speech was also broadcast live all over the world Context * Born in 1918 in Mit Abul
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literature. Modern literary criticism is often informed by literary theory‚ which is the philosophical discussion of its methods and goals. Though the two activities are closely related‚ literary critics are not always‚ and have not always been‚ theorists. Whether or not literary criticism should be considered a separate field of inquiry from literary theory‚ or conversely from book reviewing‚ is a matter of some controversy. For example‚ the Johns Hopkins Guide to Literary Theory and Criticism[1]
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