‘Ces’t la Vie: Shit happens’‚ blends political satire with philosophical discussion. It sets out to explore the existing dichotomy between the religious belief of a predestined fate and the existentialist observation of random consequence. The primary purpose of the text is to entertain my audience and to position them to empathise with the plight of my protagonist‚ who himself is an allegory for an individual caught in the Cold War climate. The secondary purpose of my major work is to challenge
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story of the murder of Archbishop Thomas Beckett (1118-70) by Henry II ’s henchmen. It is essentially an extended lyrical consideration of the proper residence of temporal and spiritual power‚ of the obligations of religious believers to the commands of the State‚ and of the possibility that piety can be selfish unto sin. It is this kind of interplay and the confrontation between Church and State which informed society at it ’s healthiest. It was men like Beckett and the Knights‚ willing to sacrifice
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The Massachusetts Review‚ Inc. Traffic of Our Stage: Albee’s "Peter and Jerry" Author(s): Normand Berlin Source: The Massachusetts Review‚ Vol. 45‚ No. 4 (Winter‚ 2004/2005)‚ pp. 768-777 Published by: The Massachusetts Review‚ Inc. Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/25090949 . Accessed: 20/03/2014 12:51 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use‚ available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp . JSTOR is a not-for-profit
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From How to Read Literature Like a Professor Thomas C. Foster Notes by Marti Nelson 1. Every Trip is a Quest (except when it’s not): a. A quester b. A place to go c. A stated reason to go there d. Challenges and trials e. The real reason to go—always self-knowledge 2. Nice to Eat With You: Acts of Communion a. Whenever people eat or drink together‚ it’s communion b. Not usually religious c. An act of sharing and peace d. A failed meal carries negative connotations 3. Nice to Eat You: Acts of Vampires
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Samuel Beckett’s “Endgame” explores an existence in an era when the importance of being is incessantly challenged by man’s newfound recognition of the universes absurdity and lack of observable meaning. Written in 1957‚ the context of the world at the time of this work’s creation sheds much insight on its themes. In a time of continuous social and technological change scientific observations began yielding a more accurate picture of causality for the world and its phenomena; and the concept of god
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Humankind has a habit of misusing the word ‘can’t’ once they feel unsatisfied with their lives‚ but it’s up to them to improve their circumstances. For example‚ one of the main character‚ Vladimir‚ says‚ “We can’t… We’re waiting for Godot” (Beckett 8). Everything in life is about priorities. Because we can’t have all the things we desire in life‚ we must make sacrifices. All of the choices we make reflect what we care about most. In Vladimir’s case‚ he chooses to spend his time waiting for Godot
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that binds two people together for a “lifetime commitment”. Oscar’s Wilde’s “The importance of being earnest”‚ deconstructs the former interpretation of marriage‚ highlighting its trivialities and the comedic journey to finding a spouse. Likewise‚ Samuel Beckett’s “Happy Days” suggests that marriage is not all a bed of roses by highlighting the main character Winnie’s loneliness and longing for a companion. Though initially the two plays appear immensely diverse‚ they both contain comparative points
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"Oedipus the King" by Sophocles‚ reflects a world view composed of a rational‚ well-ordered universe‚ a comforting system of beliefs (faith in something‚ someone)‚ a stable scale of values‚ an ethical system in working condition. (Johnson‚ 2006). Beckett‚ in "Waiting for Godot"‚ has turned away from the traditional drama and has an entirely different world view. This world view is marked by chaos instead of order. The universe is void - nothing to believe in but nothingness. There is no moral ethical
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transition from Judges to Monarchy 2. Demonstrate through David what a King under God was 3. Show establishment of central government from loose tribal affiliation Contents 70-80 yrs covered - Samuel born 1085 to 1010 David King of Judah 1 Sam principle characters are Saul and David. Also Samuel Illustrations OT stories‚ history & characters illustrate truths set forth in NT In them you meet man don’t want to be‚ also want be – potential is both Deep lessons & warning how to avoid one
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Abstract This paper discusses the ways of communication of two characters Ben and Gus in Harold Pinter’s play‚ dumb waiter. Ben and Gus are two assassins awaiting the arrival of their next victim in a dank basement. The pair inhabits a pantomimic parody of world where nothing is ever accomplished through their dialogue. As a result they talk‚ but they don’t communicate. This paper examines four kinds of their communication and the violence and menace underneath it. It also explores the concept of
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