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    Many works of art have hidden influence in them stemming out from all parts of the world. With these influences come themes tied to each type of work. The Warrior and Transformation Mask are just a couple examples of this. The Warrior was created in between 900-400 BC‚ created by the Olmec‚ it was one of the many giant heads found all over the Olmec area usually brought over land and along rivers. They are thought to be created to honor specific rulers and are a testament to his power. Approximately

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    another feels there must be punishment for the action. Sophocles’ “Oedipus the King” is considered by many scholars to be the most significant masterpiece of Greek drama. Through this play‚ Sophocles was able to develop and establish dramatic irony‚ a theatrical device that allows the audience to understand the hidden meanings of the words and actions of the characters‚ though the characters themselves remain oblivious. “Oedipus the King” is not a play about sex or murder; it is a play about the

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    journey of self-discovery? Cite examples from Oedipus and one other piece we have read in class or own experience.” We must have gone through searches of identities in our lives. At that time‚ we might be confused by how other saw us and how we saw ourselves. Some would start reject themselves‚ and others would learn to accept. In “Oedipus the King”‚ the author Sophocles uses characterization‚ dramatic irony and symbols to emphasize the obstacles of Oedipus in his search of identity. Sophocles utilizes

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    keeping a sweet simple face to hide the truth. The poem‚ “We Wear the Mask” describes hardships blacks went through in America and how the blacks hide their sadness‚ grief‚ and sorrow behind a mask to survive and live from the whites. Confederate states in the south tried to keep slavery in order to keep the whites a superior and smarter race. Slaves lived a harsh life of work‚ and chores all day as somewhat expressed in “We Wear the Mask.” Many slaves believed in god or were religious in some aspect of

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    Romeo and Oedipus

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    We all wereEveryone was once at this stage in our their lifetime‚ and some of us them still are. In Romeo and Juliet by Kate Kinsella and Oedipus the King by Moses Hadas Similar to Romeo and Oedipus‚ both characters Romeo and Oedipus try to learn from their mistakes and make decisions that they think will benefit themselves the most. Although Romeo and Oedipus have very different backgrounds and were written in very different time periods different storylines‚ all of their decisions have similar

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    How to Make a Mask

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    Hicks Deromedi Eng. 900-06 20 June‚ 2013 When it comes to the world of prop building‚ mask making‚ or prosthetics their are specific steps to follow. Otherwise if one were to mess up they can end up on the hospital due to chemical mixing. Now it’s not as dangerous as it sounds but its never good to inhale any type of fumes‚ don’t want to end up in the hospital. The first approach to build a mask or any type of make-up build is be cautious and aware. If you are not cautious and aware then

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    Oedipus Symbolism Many stories from ancient times as well as present times use symbolism to prove a point or to help with the understanding of the story. Symbolisms are used in stories and plays of all kinds to help get a point across or to help clarify the meaning of the story‚ and the play‚ Oedipus the King‚ is no different. There are many things throughout the play that are symbolic and very important to the understanding of the play. Two of the major symbolic things in the play are blindness

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    that person to suffer (or gain from) the appropriate outcome. Such was the case in Oedipus’s story. The great Sophoclean play‚ Oedipus Rex is an amazing play‚ and one of the first of its time to accurately portray the common tragic hero. Written in the time of ancient Greece‚ Sophocles perfected the use of character flaws in Greek drama with Oedipus Rex. Using Oedipus as his tragic hero‚ Sophocles’ plays forced the audience to experience a catharsis of emotions. Sophocles showed the play-watchers

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    text that could date back thousands of years. Many times‚ because of the different dialects and time periods‚ the style of writing can confuse modern audiences and the main message authors wanted their audience to understand may not get across. Oedipus Rex and Endgame are two completely different types of plays that were written more than 2000 years apart. While many people may not see a correlation between the two types of plays‚ they both have one thing in common- the importance of understanding

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    The Mask By Comus Essay

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    must be ready to throw up arms and offer defense‚ but what about the belief that virtue is all the defense one needs. The idea that if you are virtuous enough‚ meaning if you have a high enough moral standard‚ that evil cannot inflict harm. In the mask‚ Comus‚ John Milton explores the power of virtue. When the Lady is held hostage by Comus‚ whose interest lies in stripping her of her virtue by taking her virginity‚ her two brothers exchange their thoughts on what is to become of her. The elder

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