Existentialism: A Guide for the Perplexed. London: Continuum International Pub. Group‚ 2006. Print. "Historical Caligula and Camus ’ Caligula." Faculty Web Pages - Cape Breton University. Web. 18 March. 2012. . Sinclair‚ Michael. "Essay on Waiting for Godot.” Samuel Beckett Resources and Links. Web. 18 March. 2012. . [3] Kaufmann W‚ ed. The Gay Science‚ New York: Vintage‚ 1974. 182. Print. [4] Atchison‚ Liam. "Faithful Wounds of an Enemy." Leadership University. Mars Hill Review. Web. 18 Mar. 2012
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speaks loudly and lucidly to multiple parties‚ and can articulate struggle and redemption in a manner that makes it understandable to all in the modern setting. Its relevancy is effective in real time. For example‚ a reason I consider Beckett’s Waiting for Godot modern drama because it speaks to a condition of paralysis that can apply to human beings‚ as a whole. The Crucible is an example of modern drama because it speaks to the vision of the tyranny of the community and the hypocrisy that it compels
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A Short History of English Literature Chapter I. The Anglo-Saxon Period (the earliest time---1066) 1. Social background: the making of England; the invasion of Roman Empire in 4th AD ; the attacks of Danish Vikings‚ etc 2. Literature: Beowulf ‚ the earliest literature‚ the national epic of the Anglo-Saxon‚ one of the striking features - the use of alliteration *epic------a long narrative poem in elevated style presenting characters of high position in a series of adventures which form an organic
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Inez forever. When he becomes completely overwhelmed‚ he tries to open the door and finds that after much pushing it opens: “Inez: ‘Well‚ Garcin? You’re free to go.’ Garcin [meditatively]: ‘Now I wonder why that door opened.’ Inez: ‘What are you waiting for? Hurry up and go.’ Garcin: ‘I shall not go.’ Inez: ‘And you‚ Estelle?’ [Estelle does not move]” (Sartre 42). One would expect that Garcin would leave‚ and would be overjoyed at finding out that there really is an escape‚ where before he believed
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The Tempest A tragicomedy contains evil and sadness‚ but‚ in the end‚ happiness and order are victorious. A prime example of a tragicomedy is William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”. “The Tempest” proves that comedy can conquer evil by Miranda and Ferdinand’s marriage as well as by the emotions and thoughts of two fathers. Just as in a tragicomedy‚ Miranda’s marriage to Ferdinand is bittersweet. Ferdinand declares his love for Miranda with the words‚ “O heaven‚ O earth‚ bear witness to this sound/And
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pre-drinking) Style • There are two main types of Jacobean theatre: o Revenge Plays o Tragicomedies Revenge Plays • Revenge plays were very obscene and violent • The main character was called the Revenger o It is a hero avenging an unfair or cruel death – they are fueled by hatred and vindication Tragicomedies • Tragicomedies tend to fall under the grotesque side – it has dark humour and are very sexual in nature Important Plays and
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of the Western World as a dark comedy. 20 OR Analyse the Jimmy - Alison relationship in Look Back in anges. 6. Discuss Doolilttle’s criticism of middle class morality in Pygmalion. 20 OR Critically examine the structures of Waiting for Godot. 7. Write short notes on any two of the following in not more than 200 words each : 2x10=20 (a) Romantic Comedy (b) Shawn Keogh (c) Osric (d) Lucky MEG-2 2
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“Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead”- Tom Stoppard In the play “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead”‚ the writer Tom Stoppard reveals to the reader the importance of “play” in his play and how it helps develop the plot and the characters of his literary work. Stoppard uses witty language‚ and satirical humour to help highlight the importance of numerous types play to the reader. Stoppard uses play as a main theme throughout his play as commentary on how play has many different interpretations
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Bibliography: Shakespeare‚ William. 1994. Complete Works. Ed. Peter Alexander. Glasgow: HarperCollins. Beckett‚ Samuel. 1965. Waiting for Godot: A Tragicomedy in Two Acts. Bond‚ Edward. 1965. Saved. London: Methuen. Congreve‚ William. 1971 [1700]. The Way of the World. Ed. Brian Gibbons. Shakespeare‚ William. 1981. King Richard III. Ed. Anthony Hammond. Wilde‚ Oscar. 1994. Complete Works. Ed
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Q 1.Discuss the plot of Dr.Faustus The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus‚ commonly referred to simply as Doctor Faustus‚ is a play byChristopher Marlowe‚ based on the German story Faust‚ in which a man sells his soul to the devil for power and knowledge.Doctor Faustus‚ a well-respected German scholar‚ grows dissatisfied with the limits of traditional forms of knowledge—logic‚ medicine‚ law‚ and religion—and decides that he wants to learn to practice magic. He begins his new
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