The idea of naturalist theatre sprung a lot of controversies from numerous theatrical practitioners such as the likes of Vsevolod Meyerhold- who holds the title of being one of the most influential drama practitioners in modern theatre today. The general term “naturalism” is based on scientific theories surrounding Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution‚ the importance of the environment and how it affects people. Meyerhold held naturalist theatre in the lowest regard and he was recognised for his
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To what extent is Laura Mulvey’s article Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema’ true to the representation of women in film noir? Feminism is a social progress that has had a large impact on film theory. Cinema is said to be taken by feminists as a medium which represents myths about women and their femininity and men and their masculinity. Previous feminist theory has been focussed on stereotypes of women particularly in film (Rosen‚ 1973) In her article Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema’
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To what extent‚ and in which ways‚ does the Spanish ballad deal with the major human emotions? The collective body of Spanish ballads‚ known as the romancero‚ is a unique collection of narrative verse that follows the epic tradition‚ like such works as El cantar de mio Cid‚ and whose earliest examples are thought to have come at the beginning of the 14th century. They resemble the epics in their heroic and aristocratic tone‚ and some also in their themes of battle and honour. Many are written
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Tennyson also uses direct speech‚ which breathes some life into the characters of the story and makes them seem more like real people. Often in myths and legends we forget that the people in them are actually real. Also allows the reader to sympathise more with Godiva’s cause as we can actually hear exactly what she thinks and says to the Earl. Justifies her trip through Coventry in the nude. Tennyson deliberately uses archaic language that is out dated and old fashioned even in Victorian
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In this essay I am going to examine the presentation of the character of Andres‚ the protagonist of the story. I shall begin by studying the physical description and the psychological/moral qualities associated with Andres in the opening chapters. I shall then show how Andres’ character develops and changes as events unfold. In ch.1 we are given a brief physical description of Andres which helps us picture him throughout the rest of the book. We first see him when he has just escaped from the CNI
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Shakespeare has crafted a play which uses dramatic techniques to powerfully convey ideas of significance. Discuss this statement in relation to the textual integrity of the play. In the revenge tragedy Hamlet‚ Shakespeare skilfully uses of dramatic techniques to construct a space play‚ with universal themes resonating universal themes beyond the Elizabethan Era. The relevance of Shakespeare’s analysis of the intellect human experience is emphasised by critic Ben Johnson as hewho states "He was
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“Distinctive images are created for different purposes” How is this shown in your prescribed text? A composer uses techniques in order to influence and create a lasting impression on the responder. John Misto’s aim is to increase awareness of the women’s suffering during the war‚ allowing the responder to acknowledge the women‚ which will convince society to pay tribute to the women. He uses a variety of techniques which involve many senses of the responder in The Shoe-Horn Sonata to achieve this
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Godiva- Analysis The narrative poem ‘Godiva’‚ published in the midst of the woman’s movement‚ 1842. Godiva was an Anglo-Saxon noblewoman who‚ according to legend‚ rode naked through the streets of Coventry‚ in order to gain a remission of the oppressive toll imposed by her husband on his tenants. In the Victorian period‚ the women’s movement looked to Godiva as an inspiration for disempowered women. She is seen as a woman who breaks out of the stereotype that women belong in the private‚ domestic
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Rosalind – As You Like It It is not the fashion … Within this monologue Rosalind is talking about how it’s not the fashion for woman to be ending a play it’s not usually seen in other play so it’s some what strange. This monologue has elements of comedy in it which was something that I was really interested in including and considering when I was choosing monologues. Throughout the monologue Rosalind is going on about how a good play doesn’t necessarily need an epilogue‚ however it can enhance
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Much Ado About Nothing is yet another play created by renowned playwright William Shakespeare that has successfully maintained its relevance and adapted to a contemporary audience. The ability to relate to the characters‚ plot and the various themes continues to allow the audience to engage with these stories created over 400 years ago. Much Ado About Nothing revolves around two pairs of lovers; Beatrice and Benedick‚ and Claudio and Hero‚ and the obstacles they are faced with throughout the story
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