the challenge for innovative symphonic language. The question then becomes‚ does absolute music still hold narrative function? Arguably‚ the sequence of events in a composition invites comparison to the unfolding of narrative plot. Patterns like sonata form resemble a story‚ and instances in which music deviates from what is expected function like an element of surprise within a narrative context. Therefore‚ musical narrative is immanent as long as the listener Lee 2 produces some expectation
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music‚ body language and lighting. The glaring confrontation provokes audience empathy for the two protagonists and thus aids them in visualising the unimaginable experiences of the two protagonists. John Misto’s award winning play‚ The Shoe Horn Sonata (1995)‚ is an example of a text that effectively animates the experiences of the characters. An exploration of women involved in WWII and their life today back in Australia reveals how little has changed in regards to the recognition and appreciation
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though his acclaimed play the shoehorn sonata playwright john misto utilises distinctively visual techniques to explore and convey the theme of friendship and mate-ships. through these dramatic and literary devises and through the use of his protagonists‚ bridie and sheila‚ misto explores how strong friendships can come from unlikely circumstance‚ while also conveying and highlighting how he quintessential australian notion of mate-ship can allow an individual to not only survive dark times but to
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The notion of the distinctively visual can be seen as a process of connecting an image with an idea‚ the distinctive quality of the visual lies in its capacity to elicit a powerful response and plant it within the reader’s mind‚ in order to cultivate as the themes‚ characters and plot of the material begins to broaden. Distinctively visual texts have the power to provoke reactions from responders whether that would be reactions of pleasure or anger and most intentions of distinctive visuals is to
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Moira Loh Loh 1 Ms Yang Tien Music Historical Overview 3rd September Beethoven and the heroic style Early eighteenth century marked the beginning of the middle period‚ which was said to be the most productive period out of his three compositional periods as some of his most magnificent works were produced during this time (Lockwood‚ 194). In this paper‚ I will examine the heroic style - why it came about‚ what are some characteristics of ‘heroic’ music and through the analysis
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The Shoe-Horn Sonata by John Misto has five main themes or concerns. They are; History and Memory‚ Power and Control‚ Heroism and Relationships and War and Atrocities. John Misto explores all these ideas while telling the story of Bridie and Shelia’s reunion fifty years after they last saw each other. The play is about the histories of the women and the nurses that were captive of the Japanese during World War Two; their individual histories and joint suffering. The stories of these women were
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Shoe Horn Sonata Essay – Raquel Russo Distinctively visual explores how we see and or visualize images in a way that allows us to become aware of various aspects in society. The play‚ The Shoe Horn Sonata written by John Misto and the film clip Stupid Girls by Pink‚ use distinctively visual elements to create a sense of awareness about women. Misto’s script pays tribute to the Australian female nurses in WWII‚ revealing the realities of war through the strength and resilience of Bridie and Sheila
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Reflection Paper #3: Tokyo Sonata The movie Tokyo Sonata shows an ordinary Japanese family‚ whose members have own secrets that they try to hide from each other. The father‚ Ryuhei Sasaki‚ is fired from his work‚ and the mother‚ Megumi always feels lonely. Their first son Tadashi suddenly enlists for the US Army‚ and the younger son Kenji secretly dreams of becoming a pianist. In my opinion‚ this movie highlights the absence of communication in families in contemporary Japanese society. I couldn’t
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English Assignment – Monologue Thank god the interview is finally over I don’t think I could re-live those traumatic events once more‚ but who am I kidding after the public have seen this I’m gonna have to move overseas. Then again I think that I’ve got it tough‚ I can’t imagine how Sheila is coping‚ to reveal some of the things she did would have been embarrassing and terrifying if you ask me. I mean to tell the entire viewing public you slept with a Jap for some Quinine‚ ahh‚ I couldn’t bear
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An individual’s perception of the world is unique‚ conflicted by emotions and heavily influenced by their surroundings‚ thus giving individuals a distinct interpretation of how distinctive experiences convey meaning. The play “the Shoehorn Sonata” composed by John Misto in which he explores distinctive experiences highlighting themes and memories‚ evidently both characters Bridie and Sheila overcame themes of adversity‚ captivity‚ human rights and ultimately friendship through embracing their experiences
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