The dimension between the two characters create and showcase personal and social tensions throughout the play by utilising comedic and serious anecdotes, with dialogue and theatrical techniques. The play has other characters that are crucial to the main character such as Ben and Martin, but focuses primarily on the unlikely duo and their path of friendship. As a result of the also non-linear narrative which is presented in two acts, from a staging perspective, it is a challenging piece due to the sporadic changes in time and location. However through the use of sound, lighting and props, the personal and social tensions between the characters can be expressed on stage. The individual experiences explored in Neighbourhood Watch include a variety of theatrical techniques and utilises performance styles, whilst incorporating animal symbolism as a motif.
He was very much concerned with appearances, which was very apparent throughout the play. The fact that Torvald worried so much about appearances dictated how he acted and shaped his views on issues. Torvald’s idealism consisted of these societal expectations, which skewed his views on many issues. Torvald’s idealism was significant in showing how prejudiced society is and this shaped many events in the play. For example, Torvald was so concerned about what everyone else thought, he only picked “nice” cases as a lawyer as a result he had to work very hard to make ends meet.
Benvolio and Tybalt In life, there will always be someone who foils or contrasts someone else completely. It may not necessarily cause problems, but if not handled correctly, it easily could. In the play “Romeo and Juliet”, there are several characters that contrast each other. One prime example would be the differences between Benvolio and Tybalt. This is because they are so different in so many ways, and so there is much to talk about when explaining their personalities and characteristics.
Functioning societies can be thrust into turmoil over an imbalance in these factors as evidenced in King Lear by William Shakespeare and The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood. By examining King Lear and The Handmaid’s Tale one can see that sexual desire, the need for more power and the desire for violence are causes of serious corruption but must be satisfied to maintain balance in any society.
The distinction between flaws and perfection in literature is at constant debate regarding which is more memorable; flawed characters or moral lessons? Flawed characters often more interesting than perfect characters as readers and audiences can relate more to them as the imperfections of the characters often mirror their own, or those of someone they know. Characters can be unlikeable and still be interesting, and it is their flaws, which often are born out of some defect, that make them interesting. The main flawed character in Chaucer’s Wife of Bath is that of the wife herself, Alisoun, whilst in her tale the Knight is the flawed character; both have moral lessons that can be taken from their actions. Meanwhile in Webster’s The White Devil, there are plenty of flawed characters, as is often a typical convention of a revenge tragedy.
Final Paper Men vs. Women in "The Homecoming" by Harold Pinter and "Oleanna" by David Mamet The Homecoming and Oleanna are powerfully moving dramas that act like mirrors, thus portraying both situations and characters that are significantly relevant to contemporary society. They both, for example, address issues that are current and related within today's society, while performing such difficulties within settings that are familiar to the majority of people. As such, the plays become personal, reflecting many of the problems that face both men and women in the modern world, while also portraying the way in which every person is influenced by the order of a society that is deeply set into concepts that are primarily male. The decade in which the story was written and first staged is important to its interpretation. The 1960s was a time in which women's liberations was a prominent movement.
Priestly draws contrast between the young and old in Act 1 in many ways. Priestly used many different techniques to do so and this can be seen through the dialogue of each character. Also, you can interpret Priestley’s view point of the situation in the play through the characters and stage directions. There are differences between the generations when concerning the characters attitudes and how much responsibility they take, this can be exemplified, mainly when the Inspector reveals what has happened. The older generation can be exemplified through Mrs. Birling, Mr. Birling and Gerald, their attitudes revolve around protecting their own social status whereby do not seem to care for anyone but themselves and their family.
After examining Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll House, it is seen that a person who falls into the mood and complete dependency of another is unhappy unless they are being oneself, and also know one oneself through the characters who stood out of the spotlight throughout the play. It also shows that marriage is far from being a perfect institution, but proved that incompatible partners come at last to be accepted. The unhappiness is caused by the demands of society. Christine Linde, the children, Dr. Rank, Krogstad helped shape this moral through the main characters Torvald, and Nora. Dr. Rank is an important minor character that symbolized “the sins of our mothers”, thus giving Nora encouragement to evolve.
Reading novels and full length plays is like looking into the lives of other people, particularly their actions, or conditions under which they live. Sometimes what we see pleases us, at other times saddens or repels us. In the heart jerking, full length play, The Crucible, written by Arthur Miller, the author brought to light a dramatic character whose lifestyle, attitude, and whole self repel the reader. In the play, The Crucible, there are many outlandish happenings. Most of which include one character who was found to be exceedingly self centered.
How does Williams convey the tension between Blanche and Stanley? Due to the contrasting natures of both the characters Tennessee Williams has created in Stanley and Blanche, there are many oppositions and conflicts that arise in the play. The conflicting identities are evident in everything that they have together, for example in the dialogue, body language, tone, stage directions and all other dramatic devices. These devices help to create dramatic tension which keeps the audience interested. Each individual’s characteristics have been moulded by their past experiences.