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    Postdramatic theatre has been described as a step forward in the theatre world‚ providing artists with opportunities to break boundaries‚ bend rules and develop a highly original piece of theatre (Lehmann 2006‚ 17). This essay will investigate the postdramatic theatre conventions of non-linear narrative‚ physicality‚ parataxis and collaboration‚ and will specifically examine the company Forced Entertainment. It will explore one of the company’s performances‚ Club of No Regrets‚ which premiered in

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    Ataliah Landsman Ms. Barron Advanced World Literature and Composition February 6‚ 2013 Voltaire Use of Satire In Candide Voltaire portrays an image of human suffering and cruelty in our world. He criticizes the philosopher Gottfried Leibniz’s optimism theory in the novel Candide. Candide was written by Voltaire and translated by John Butt in 1950. “Each particular contingent fact in the world has an explanation” (“God in Leibniz’s Theory” 1). In the novel‚ Candide’s teacher Pangloss believes

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    Some authors place satire in their writing to draw attention to a social or political issue. When utilized appropriately‚ satire has the ability to criticize foolishness in a humorous way. In To Kill a Mockingbird‚ Harper Lee employs satire to portray the hypocrisy during the ladies’ missionary society meeting in chapter twenty four through Mrs. Merriweather’s dialogue‚ actions‚ and ironic statements. In chapter twenty four‚ Mrs. Merriweather and the ladies’ missionary society get together and

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    Vincent Van Gogh Essay

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    time‚ Vincent van Gogh perceived himself as a failure throughout his life‚ which he himself would later cut short. He is known as a tortured artist as he went through many setbacks in his love life and career. Although these difficult experiences brought a heavy burden‚ they proved to be influential for his works of art. Van Gogh had not originally envisioned himself to be an artist; however‚ he was destined to leave a legacy far from what he could have ever imagined. Vincent van Gogh was born

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    For many years‚ satire – “a technique employed by writers to expose and criticize foolishness and corruption of an individual or a society by using humor‚ irony‚ exaggeration‚ or ridicule” – has been a tool used by authors to bring attention to a specific topic. One of the most famous satires is Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales. Within these tales is the “Pardoner’s Tale‚” which is a satirical and allegorical poem mocking the corruption of the Catholic Church. The Catholic Church

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    Van Gogh's Starry Night

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    Despite my limited knowledge about art‚ its components‚ and the artists who create their masterpieces‚ Vincent Van Gogh’s The Starry Night is probably my favorite piece of artwork in the textbook. I love this painting and chose it because to me‚ this piece of work is so serene yet captivating and stimulating at the same time. I believe that if a piece of art can evoke that many emotions in a person‚ then it is truly a masterpiece. I actually have a replica of The Starry Night hanging in my house

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    settings‚ and the plots are the same. In addition Animal Farm is a satire and allegory of the Russian Revolution‚ George Orwell meant for it to be that way. My essay will cover the comparison between Animal Farm and the Russian Revolution. Also it will explain why this novel is a satire and allegory to the Animal Farm in Relation to the Russian Revolution ANIMAL FARM IN COMPARISON TO THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION Animal Farm is a satire on the Russian Revolution. You can look at this story as a fairy tale

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    world impossible to understand. Bridging satire with a plethora of scientific‚ historic‚ and cultural references‚ Pynchon‚ the impressionist‚ paints a picture of the uncertainties and meaninglessness of life events by highlighting common themes of internal instability within his characters. Traditional satire consists of critiques by the author‚ generally through their characters’ experiences‚ with the intent of improving society. Pynchon presents hollow satire where the search for a deeper meaning

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    In Van Gogh’s childhood‚ he was born and raised in a religious Dutch Reformed Church family in southern Netherland. Affected by his family‚ Van Gogh was also a religious person‚ even had the experience as missionary when he was young. In the later year‚ he turned to God in hope of a resurrection from the torture of depression. Van Gogh continued the serving for God while painting at the same time. For these reasons‚ there are numerous underlying religious meanings dedicated to The Starry Night. One

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    Vincent Van Gogh's Life

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    Vincent van Gogh is one of the most important figures in art history. His works are recognized all across the world for their bright colors and his extraordinary style of painting. Vincent based his art off of his life which was filled with heartbreak‚ childhood troubles and mental disabilities. He lived a rough life of 37 years full of mental and physical health conditions. These conditions were not his only problem. He had many problems finding love‚ which he never did and he had problems growing

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