For some extra credit, I watched The Genius Puppetry Behind War Horse, and I actually found it very interesting. The way they make all of those things and how they make it look so realistic, it fascinates me. When I have watched plays before, I guess it has never occurred to me what everyone has to go through to get all of the props and animals lined up. After watching this video, I know it takes a lot of work, skill, and talent to put together these nice props to make the show a lot more interesting and real. At first they showed a little mini horse, and they described that the ancestor of the horse is a hyena. I really liked how one of the guys said, “Actors struggle to die on stage, but a puppet has to struggle to live on stage.” I thought
The set of the play was built decent and looked the same. The only thing I didn't like was some of color of the stones that were painted on the walls. But, that’s just my opinion. However, I did have fun splatter painting those walls and the stairs during class. I liked how there was platforms and different ground levels, that made it more interesting. Rather than just having the stage ground there were stairs you could go up or down which set it apart. Overall, I liked the set and I thought it was built well and sturdy.
When individuals face obstacles in life, there is often two ways to respond to those hardships: some people choose to escape from the reality and live in an illusive world. Others choose to fight against the adversities and find a solution to solve the problems. These two ways may lead the individuals to a whole new perception. Those people who decide to escape may find themselves trapped into a worse or even disastrous situation and eventually lose all of their perceptions and hops to the world, and those who choose to fight against the obstacles may find themselves a good solution to the tragic world and turn their hopelessness into hopes. Margaret Laurence in her short story Horses of the Night discusses the idea of how individual’s responses
Horses are valued by humans for the past million of years. Humans began to domesticate horses due to their ability to modulate with their environment. Horses' anatomy enables them to use of speed to escape predators. They have a well-developed sense of balance and a strong fight-or-flight instinct. Most domesticated horses begin training under saddle or in harness between the ages of two and four. The average life span of horses is approximately between 25 and 30 years. Horse breeds are based on general temperament. Spirited speed and endurance. Horses and humans intermingle in a wide variety of working activities such as police work, agriculture, entertainment, and therapy. Horses were historically used in warfare, from which a wide variety of riding. Many products are derived from horses, including meat, hide, and hair. Humans provide domesticated horses with food, water. and shelter. Horses are valued by humans in many ways and many forms of media such as Disney and the tale of Sprit, Hippotherapy, a form of rehabilitative therapy, and the tale of the Trojan horse. .
It is renowned for its appearance involving impressive costumes, striking makeup, eccentric wigs, and not to mention, the exaggerated actions performed by the actors.
Urban Legends are stories that are made to be believable, but are “too good to be true.” Many Urban Legends occur locally. The story of The Demon Horse, or “Blucifer,” is a more locally told story. Another urban legend that is told locally is the legend of Boo Radley. Boo Radley was a teen that got caught up in a bad crowd and then grew up to be a shut in. The legend is that he walks around stalking people at night and that if you walk up to his door he will kill you. The story of Blucifer is actually fact filled in the beginning. A man, Luis Jimenez, started sculpting a 9,000-pound horse. Before he could complete the sculpture, it fell on top of him slicing an artery in his leg. The statue had killed him. Jimenez’s family finished the statue.
Hayao Miyazaki’s body of work reflects how commercial animation can be mesmerizing, inspiring and empowering even without the use of the usual formula for animation that we see in most commercial animated features.
Animals come to represent, both purity and the relationship human beings have with the world. Animals play a key role in Timothy Findley’s novel, The Wars, whether it's for the interference, necessity, affection or compassion towards the characters. In The Wars, several characters share this close bond with the animals, that serve to emphasize the different qualities of each character’s personality. The animals connect with the main character, Robert Ross, in ways that reflect his uncommon character and the obstacles that he faces throughout the war. Robert enlists into the army as a Canadian soldier, shortly after the tragic death of his younger sister, Rowena. Throughout the novel, Robert grows a connection with the soldiers in the dugout and to several animals he meets along his journey. Many of the characters highlighted by Timothy Findley, have a deep respect and admiration for the natural world, despite having the setting taken place during the war. Yet it is between all, Robert Ross feels the greatest reverence and appreciation for the animals. The link between Robert Ross and the animals such as, rabbits, horses, coyotes and birds, shows the reader that human nature is not much different from animal’s nature.
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The inferior status that has been inherited by the women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has resulted in the objectification of them. Due to this lack of respect for women, during one of the deadliest wars since World War II, the Congolese civil war has brought about pain and suffering upon women and has stripped away their rights. A multiple award winning film, War Witch, displayed circumstances young girls have to live through and how those circumstances impact them. War witch was primarily filmed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and was centered on the Congolese civil war in Sub Sahara Africa. Komona a twelve year old girl is the protagonist of the film, the film begins with rebel fighters in makeshift boats coming on shore,
The Presentation of Napoleon in Animal Farm by George Orwell The novel Animal Farm, by the political writer George Orwell, is a story parallel to the events of the Russian Revolution. It features the brutal rise to power of one history’s most notorious dictators – Josef Stalin, who is portrayed by the tyrannical pig Napoleon. After the animals of Manor Farm expel their human master, Napoleon. eventually manages to seize total control over every aspect of the animals’ lives.
When you first enter the theater, you are immediately in awe of the strongest aspect of this production: the set. The stage features a life-sized enchanted forest with “tress” as tall as the ceiling and a lit-up backdrop of a twilight sky. The tress would move around throughout the performance to make way for different scenes. In front of your very eyes, an enchanted forest would turn into the outside of a charming house with a lit porch and a well. The twilight sky would turn to a starlit sky and a soft spotlight simulating moonlight would compliment the faint sound of crickets. Suddenly the house and tress move around and you’re in a town with a little cart selling baguettes, or a lush dining room with Victorian wallpaper, a chandelier, and china displayed on the walls. The world shakes once again and now you’re in, inevitably, a ballroom. A white Victorian gate opens up to become the walls of the ballroom, and a white marble bridge and staircase appear for the outside of the castle. Adults and children alike were in awe of the craftsmanship and technology.
On the Eastern Front of World War II, there was a major battle known as “Battle of Stalingrad.” During this battle Germany fought Soviet Union for control of Stalingrad. 150,000 Germans died due to this situation. In the book “Animal Farm” the chapter about the “Battle of the Windmill” represents the “Battle of Stalingrad.’ Animals fought animals leaving a cow, three sheep, and two geese to die all because one person could not stand up and take the blame for what they had done.
We can't begin to count how many wars, terrorist attacks or any other abominable movements have been committed in human history in the name of religion. It’s saying that one group of humans can tell another group that they are wrong. We see a group of individuals using religion to manipulate the masses in the name of a higher power, whether it be God, Allah, Brahman, Siddhartha or any other deity. It's just a really easy way to manipulate people into performing an action with any kind of ulterior motive. A clear example of this manipulation can be seen by just looking through the world’s history. Religious leaders often sustained that specific kings, emperors and others types of power were ordained by a higher power and if anyone would dare
In Wole Soyinkas’s Death and The Kings Horseman, District Officer Pilkings is ignorant in his acceptance of the Yoruba traditional values and mannerisms. He demonstrates this throughout the play, as his actions are catalyzed by insensitivity, ignorance, and an overall difficulty of accepting native Yoruba culture. Consequentially, Pilkings prevents Elesin from committing ritual suicide, and in his mind believes his actions are justified. His rationale is dictated by (1) his lack of respect for religion and/or beliefs foreign to him, (2) his failure to understand the cultural differences between Nigerian and British colonials, and (3) his inability to acknowledge Yoruba spiritual beliefs.
The components can be broken down into the following: dance and movement, character portrayal, masks/puppetry, music, costume design and idealistic process. Each component will be analysed in detail in an attempt to portray how this effectiveness has added to the overall musical vision.