Citizen Kane‚ in what is considered by many to be the greatest film of all time‚ showcases the genius of Orson Welles and the talent of Gregg Toland with its remarkable scenes and performances‚ cinematic and narrative techniques and experimental innovations in editing‚ photography and sound. In viewing the “Love Nest Confrontation” scene‚ Welles and Toland used a combination of different techniques that include deep focus cinematography and exotic camera angles to give the audience an in-depth view/perspective
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The timing of events is very important in Act III. Iago anticipates and manipulates the other characters so skilfully that they seem to be acting simultaneously of their own free will and as Iago’s puppets. For example‚ it takes only the slightest prompting on Iago’s part to put Othello into the proper frame of mind to be consumed by jealousy. Iago exploits Cassio’s discomfort upon seeing Othello by interpreting it as a sign of guilt: "Cassio‚ my lord? No‚ sure I cannot think it That he would steal
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How does Miller present the character of Gellburg in the opening 3 pages of the play? AO1- 10 AO2- 10 AO4- 5 Kristallnacht‚ 1938- Nazi’s in Germany smash the windows of Jewish shops and set alight synagogues following the assassination of a German diplomat‚ Ernst Vom Rath. At the same time a Jewish mother and wife living in Brooklyn loses her ability to walk. I believe Arthur Miller uses the play to examine how situations‚ exploitation and her paralysed state to be a reflection of each other
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A Mockingbird‚ Harper Lee has used various literary techniques to position the reader’s attitudes in relation to prejudice within the society of Maycomb. Through use of perspective‚ characterisation and symbolism‚ Lee highlights that prejudice is developed through life experiences and the surrounding influences‚ while emphasizing the damaging effect it can have on innocent individuals and society as a whole. A fundamental element of the novel is the author’s use of young Jean Louise Finch (Scout)
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• Physical abuse - An intentional act that causes injury or trauma to an individual by another person‚ by the way of hitting slapping‚ kicking pinching of by using inappropriate restraints or even force feeding someone food. Signs and symptoms – unexplained injuries such a s burns‚ bruises‚ fractures. Injuries that do not match up with their explanations • Sexual abuse – Is a forceful unwanted behaviour which is caused by a person to another without consent. Signs and symptoms – Unexpected or unexplained
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Explore Millers use of stage directions‚ setting and props in Act one; language analysis and conventions of tragedy. Plan: * Stage directions – opening stage directions‚ set the scene for the audience‚ and give background information on a few of the characters present. * They are descriptive which can give the audience a visual of the characters‚ and what kind of personality they have. E.g. ‘Keller is nearing sixty. A heavy man of stolid mind and build‚ a business man these many years
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Introduction Commedia Dell’Arte is a form of improvised drama which originated in Italy in the 16th century. Commedia uses stock characters and is a form of theatre for the common man. Fawlty Towers is a British sitcom created by BBC Television which first broadcasted on BBC2 in 1975. Faulty Towers episode "Gourmet Night" have used many of the same comical devices as Commedia. Faulty Towers is originally based in a hotel and focuses on the misfortunes of the owners and the staff as they try to
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Journey’s End is a 1928 drama‚ the seventh of English playwright R. C. Sherriff. It was first performed at the Apollo Theatre in London by the Incorporated Stage Society on 9 December 1928‚ starring a young Laurence Olivier‚ and soon moved to other West End theatres for a two-year run. The piece quickly became internationally popular‚ with numerous productions and tours in English and other languages. A 1930 film version was followed by other adaptations‚ and the play influenced other playwrights
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Plot: Act III‚ Scene I starts off with Claudius‚ Gertrude‚ Polonius‚ Ophelia‚ Rosencrantz‚ Guildenstern coming on stage. Claudius and Gertrude converse with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern about the cause of Hamlet’s lunacy. When Claudius questions Rosencrantz and Guildenstern‚ they tell the King and the Queen that they have not been able to determine the cause of his lunacy. King asks if they tried to cheer him up and they answer by saying that the players cheered him up. Polonius encourages both to
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The Tragedy of Othello - Focus on Act III Scene iii Shakespearian tragedy explores the notion that humans are “inevitably doomed through their own failures or errors”. In the Tragedy of Othello‚ the central motif of jealousy and mistrust are the weaknesses that cause the inevitable destruction of the hero. Othello’s feelings of worthlessness as a “Moor” despite his rank and Desdemona’s love are heightened and masterfully exploited by Iago. Ironically‚ jealously over misplaced trust ignites Iago’s
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