Aristotle had very distinct ideas about how an effective tragedy should be constructed and this right here, is the place where I disagree with him. It sounds odd to say that I disagree with a man credited with establishing a huge chunk of our Western philosophy, however, on the matter of plot over character, I […]
Thought The ‘thought’ of a tragedy refers to the key ideas that the play presents. You may have called them “themes” or “ideas” previously. They are, in essence, the same thing and the important thing to remember with the key ideas in the text is that they should be universal. If you need a refresher on just […]
The diction of a play is another way of saying the language that the characters use. There are several important things to note about the language devices employed by Shakespeare. The first is the use of verse and prose. If you are unsure about these devices, please read the following post that clearly outlines the differences and intended effects of each. […]
Discuss, as a class, what is meant by melody and spectacle as defined by Aristotle is Poetics. Brainstorm some instances where these elements are used to convey or support an idea in the script of King Lear. The fool’s songs act as a voice of reason and are part of the melody, meaning that we can listen to it due to the […]
Act 1 Scene 2: Page 37-38 Gloucester Speech Transcription “These late eclipses in the sun and moon portend no good to us.” These late recievings give warning of the inevitable eclipse’s darkness when something terrible shall occur. “Though the wisdom of nature can reason it thus and thus, yet nature finds itself scourged by the […]
Poetics Key Terms Exposition/ Protasis: A description and explanation of a presented idea or theory. Inciting Incident: The key incident that encouraged or stirred up the chaos in which a tragedy revolves around. Rising Action/ Epistasis: A series of related events which together build increasing suspense and tension leading up to the twist or climax. […]
“The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Hyde” is an 1886 famous Gothic novella by Robert Louis Stevenson and centres around a successful doctor by the name of Jekyll and his evil alter ego Hyde. Instigating this strange case of split identity is lawyer Mr Utterson, a friend of Jekyll, who becomes curious about the malicious […]
Broaden knowledge on the idea of scientific exploration explored this year. Construct and deliver a seminar (discussion on a topic) on the idea of scientific exploration, explore the two differing perspectives of Victor Frankenstein and John Locke. This means evaluating the differences between the two perspectives and expressing my own view on which perspective I […]
“There’s a hole in the world like a great black pit, and it’s filled with people who are filled with shit and the vermin of the world inhabit it…but not for long.”Tim Burton is an acclaimed director, known for his dark and eccentric style and classic gothic atmosphere. “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet […]
“You will rejoice to hear that no disaster has accompanied the commencement of an enterprise which you have regarded with such evil forebodings.” – RW pg 2 “What can stop the determined heart and resolved will of man?” -RW pg 134 “One man’s life or death were but a small price to pay for the acquirement […]