Drama piece using different extracts from other plays and social
references from television programmes
Drama essay one part two
In our drama piece we are using different extract from other plays and
social references from television programmes. We have also used song
lyrics, which fitted the mood and context of the piece to inspire us
and add to the drama. The portrayal in books and film has helped us to
build up our characters and to see the reactions from the different
times in which book like 'The cement garden' and films such as 'Girl,
interrupted' are set.
We used an extract of Macbeth's which we adapted to fit the
performance using Lady Macbeth and the doctors lines, symbolising the
problems as well as the cure all represented within one character
shows the personality of the character, ie that she is self-aware, and
tries to solve her own problems. The style and way it is performed as
well as the difference in language makes it easily recognisable as
Shakespeare, the genre is similar, with murder and influencing
characters such as the Witches or our masked characters. Both Macbeth
and our performance have an influential lead female, and also the male
lead who is very confused with conflicting feelings. The times are
very different; ours is modern whilst Macbeth is Shakespearian,
written at the time of James I and was based on real characters,
whilst ours is fictional. In Shakespearean times, Lady Macbeth would
be washing her hands like our female character and may even be washing
her hands in blood, this would all be on stage as Shakespeare likes
the audience to see everything. Lady Macbeth is a very unstable
character, similar to our female lead, and the washing of hands is a
classic sign of mental instability.
In The Crucible the style is quite different to our piece as there are
much more main characters in The Crucible, but also similar because of
the two female and one male relationship in both pieces. The Brother
in our piece is similar to John Proctor, as they both have two love
interests and choose the 'right' person. The Crucible is also set in
early America, very different to our modern piece. The cultures at the
time of The Crucible portray stereotypical views of young women and
relationships and would look down on anything different. This is
displayed within our performance with the brother being ashamed of
himself for loving his sister; Proctor is also ashamed of his feelings
for Abigail.
We used songs with lyrics that fitted the mood and context of the
scene and looked at the way incest is portrayed on television.
Hamlet makes use of the idea of theatrical performance through characters presenting themselves falsely to others – from Rosencrantz and Guildenstern spying on Hamlet to gain favor with the King, to Hamlet himself playing the part of a madman – and through the play within the play, The Mousetrap. This essay will discuss the ways in which Hamlet explores the idea of theatrical performance, ‘acting’, through analysis of the characters and the ‘roles’ they adopt, specifically that of Hamlet and Claudius. The idea, or the theme of theatrical performance is not an uncommon literary element of Shakespearean works, the most famous of which to encompass this idea being As You Like It. This essay will also briefly explore the ways in which Hamlet reminds its audience of the stark difference between daily life and dramatization of life in the theatre.
One of the most celebrated plays in history, “Romeo and Juliet”, was written by William Shakespeare in the late 16th century. It is a story about two lovers that have to meet in secret because of an ongoing family feud. Tragically, because of their forbidden love Romeo and Juliet take their lives so they can be together. In 1997, a movie was adapted from the play “Romeo and Juliet”, directed by Baz Lurhmann. However, as alike as the movie and the play are, they are also relatively different.
In August Wilson’s “Fences”, Troy is considered to be the protagonist in this story. Usually the protagonist will have some form of conflict either it being within themselves or something /someone. Troy Maxson characteristics and his circumstances can also classify him as being a tragic figure as well.
At this point, the readers create their own movie in a way. They will determine important aspects of how the character speaks, looks like, and reacts. Whereas, in the movie, the reader has no choice but to follow the plot laid out in front of them. No longer can they picture the characters in their own way or come up with their different portrayals. The fate of the story, while still unpredictable, was highly influenced by the way the characters looked, spoke, and presented themselves on screen.
Throughout time, the definition of what is considered to be “religion” has been proven to be quite a challenge. This is primarily due to the fact that religions continuously evolve over time as well as an individual’s perception and understanding about what religion seems to be. Despite this ongoing process of modifications when attempting to characterize and define religion, what is certainly constant is the fact that religion plays a great role in influencing societies and individuals historically (McGuire 5). In order for an individual to well integrate oneself into society and build a daily life, religious practices is essential to this process. By analyzing the effects of religion and religious practices on communities and individuals, it will become apparent that religious practices are quite more important than religion itself and its institutions when it comes to helping one adjust into society and life.
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Religion has a great influence on people, providing faith and direction to each individual while controlling a co...
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In life, no action is absent of a reaction. Every effect is linked to a cause, whether seen or unseen and play is no exception. As adults, play is not a foreign concept to us, we just chose not to engage in it and have diminutive space for it reserved in our day-to-day schedules. However, it is essential in the lives of young children.
Whether Socrates is portrayed correctly or not, he certainly was a great man. His contribution to western thought cannot be denied. For even if his teachings were different from what they are known to be at present, his influence on Plato is immense. And so, it is no small matter to describe the tragic passing of such a man as Socrates was and remains for philosophy today. Yet in all the indignation which is expected to arise at the death of Socrates, the panache with which he departs is captured excellently in Plato's “Apology.” Specifically, at the end of the "Apology," Socrates makes a very important statement that has had great impact on philosophy ever since its original proclamation. The Stoics in particular have taken this to be the cornerstone of their ideology. The statement made is that "you must regard one thing at least as certain—that no harm can come to a good man either in his life or after his death,” (Plato 100). The following examination focuses therefore on a brief explanation of the circumstances which lead to this statement being made by Socrates, as well as a closer look at why he thinks this to be the case. It is assumed that this statement is true, and validation for that assumption is to be sought as well.
Due to the complex global business environment, managers and leaders are under higher pressure to ensure effective management of organization. Taking the recent trends into consideration, it is observed that several organizations across the globe have failed, but some companies have clearly enjoyed the success and growth. It is deduced from the research study that the primary reason behind the success and/or failure of any organization purely depends on the management and leadership. Similarly, it is also observed from the past conducted research studies and case studies that since the volume and intensity of issues and threats are increasing, it is becoming more and more difficult for managers to ensure the
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There are many approaches one could take to analyze a specific work. One of these critical approaches is called biographical criticism. This is the belief that authors reflect events and feelings from their own lives into their writing. By taking this approach, a reader can find out more about the author through the work of literature. They can also have more insight into the story by seeing the true meaning behind it and seeing the author's intent. Of the dramas we have read in class, Tennessee Williams' “A Streetcar Named Desire” was a play that really captured the essence of biographical criticism. After researching Williams' life, it is clear that he echoes his own personal experiences throughout the course of the play.