with the spectacular as she transcends time and memory in a dramatic representation of a domestic family relationship turned sour. There are many examples of how Pollock accomplishes this‚ specifically by incorporating dramatic units such as the monologue spoken by Bob in the second act. At this point in the play‚ it is clearly known that the family relationship is deteriorating and that Bob has a dependence on alcohol. This dramatic unit ties in with both of these facts as Bob contemplates how her
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The day my son Laurie started kindergarten he renounced corduroy overalls with bibs and began wearing blue jeans with a belt; I watched him go off the first morning with the older girl next door‚ seeing clearly that an era of my life was ended‚ my sweetvoiced nursery-school tot replaced by a long-trousered‚ swaggering character who forgot to stop at the corner and wave good-bye to me. He came running home the same way‚ the front door slamming open‚ his cap on the floor‚ and the voice suddenly
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and chrome/silver appliances. I viewed the café as somewhere that the old man could find order and confront the familiar nothingness‚ but I didn’t think the café was anywhere he wanted to be. “The Lottery” was a controversial story written by Mrs. Shirley Jackson. She introduced her audience to an unusual and peculiar ritual held annually in a small village. It was a ceremony in which each resident had the same chance of being murdered‚ and it was used to control the town’s population.
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Instructor’s Toolkit for Julia Morales’ Monologue Julia’s introductory monologue can be used in a variety of ways. Here are a few to consider: large class discussion small group discussion during class or clinical reflective journaling assignment web-based assignment: listen to the audio or read the script‚ then discuss and summarize the group’s conclusions. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. What are Julia’s strengths? What are your concerns for this patient? What is the cause of your concern? What information
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The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson is a short story that without the symbolism of its characters‚ would amount to little more than an odd tale about a stoning. However‚ because of what each character represents and the way the setting helps to magnify those representations‚ it becomes a short story that is anything but short of meaning. The first character is probably the most obviously symbolic character of the story. Every word that leaves Old Man Warner’s Mouth reeks of tradition. He never stops
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The short story‚ "The Lottery‚" by Shirley Jackson is one pf the most shocking stories I have ever read. It caused controversy when it was published in a New York newspaper and for good reason. The ending is very unsettling and I would even categorize it as a horror story. The picture the story paints prepares you for the exact opposite of what actually happens‚ making this a confusing‚ yet unforgettable story. It is hard to figure out what the message is in this story. Starting from the beginning
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According to the critic and what he/she believes to be true about “Charles‚” by Shirley Jackson‚ is "even the most careless reader is sure to see through Laurie’s lies before his parents do."This would most likely to be true because in the story he comes into his home after the first day of school crudely asking if anyone was home‚ he spoke rudely to his father‚ and he was acting at the start almost exactly as would Charles. To begin with‚ he came home after school crudely asking if anyone was home
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began belting out the tunes of the song‚ amazing the audience with my brilliant monologue. Reality quickly set in. It seems I was rather naïve to think this way because before I could do perform‚ there was much work to be done. For starters‚ I had to rehearse and practice my lines over and over until I memorized them. This was not easy since I had to absorb the essence of the message behind every line of my monologue. “Was I expressing the correct emotions? Was I angry or was I expressing a joyous
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Some of those monologues are: SAINT JOAN ’CLEAR GLASS MARBLES’ THE WOOLGATHERER HAMLET’S ’TO BE OR NOT TO BE’ MACBETH’S DAGGER SPEECH THE EFFECT OF GAMMA RAYS ON MAN-IN-THE-MOON MARIGOLDS THE SHADOW BOX THE STAR-SPANGLED GIRL There are a number of websites that help actors find monologues. Find ones you enjoy and have fun. WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? It is not necessary to wear your ’Sunday best’
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Character: Belle Starr Main Idea Essay Hook: Marry me or I will shoot your brains out! Introduction and Background info (birthplace‚ birthdate‚ any relevant childhood info‚ relevant relationship info‚ etc.): Hello‚ my name is Myra Maybelle Shirley. Born on February 5‚ 1848 Carthage‚ Missouri. I had 2 brothers‚ John Allison or Bud as we called him was 6 years older than myself and Edwin 1 year younger then me. That means I was the middle child. When I was little everyone loved me and didn’t care
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