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She's the Man Vs Twelfth Night When we think of the story of Cinderella, about eight different variations of the story from different times and cultures come to mind. Nevertheless, the varying renditions of the stories fail to take away from the overall moral of the story (yes, dreams do come true). Somehow, the same understanding is forgotten as more and more people recreate literary classics. The film “She’s the Man” is a modern adaption of the Shakespearian comedy Twelfth Night. At first glance, the film and play share apparent congruities; however the differences and alterations that the screenplay writer and director have laid on top of the original play has transformed this traditional play in order to fit the mold and taste of modern audiences.
The significance of ‘Othello’ today is that Shakespeare is a well-known, respected play writer. The film ‘O’ is perceivably understandable because of the modern adaptations of characters, surroundings as well as music and lyrics. In saying this, critics of ‘O’ today interpret the film as a mockery to Shakespeare’s ‘Othello.’ Appropriations and adaptations are imperative, as it has been altered to a modern film from Shakespeare’s play. Although ‘O’ has been adapted and appropriated from the classical text ‘Othello,’ it still carries the value of fidelity. Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’ shows morals and values through each character, giving the perception of an allegory.
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‘Why is Sixty Lights worthy of critical study and inclusion on the HSC Prescriptions List for module B- Critical Study of Text?’ The novel Sixty Lights has been included on the HSC Prescriptions List for Module B because it is worthy for critical study as it is a diverse piece of literature covering significant topics that have been ignored in the modern world. We enter the lyrical and image-laden world of Sixty Lights. It’s a tale, resplendent in colour and imagery, set across two worlds - the constrained and stilted world of Victorian England, and the chaotic danger and abandon of India. Gail Jones creates literature, like Shakespeare, but in this particular piece explores the significance behind photographs and what they represent.
English Question 1 Essay How has a comparative study of texts aided in your understanding of context in shaping values? The exploration of William Shakespeare’s ‘King Richard III’ and Al Pacino’s 1996 film ‘Looking for Richard’ depicts explicit relationships between the text and their respective audiences. The Elizabethan and 20th century context shapes the various values portrayed within the texts and through this a valuable connection is established. Pacino utilises the 20th century context through anachronisms to modernise the thematic value of Shakespeare. Richard III, in Shakespeare’s play, relentlessly pursues power on his quest for kingship in the late 16th century and this shows his lack of humanity compared with the 20th century.
As the true father of the English literature, Shakespeare, takes oneself into an emotional, dramatic journey through many of his playwrights. Romeo and Juliet are not an exception, by being adapted and re-developed in many different languages and contexts. Notwithstanding, one sees
“Leaving Omelas: Questions of Faith and Understanding.” Studies in short fiction 24.7 (fall 1990): 525-535. Rpt. In Short Story Criticism Ed Joseph Palmisano. Vol. 69.
6) How do Shakespeare films engage with early modern ideologies of gender and sexuality? Early modern ideologies of sexuality and gender can be found throughout film adaptations of Shakespeare’s plays. Through examining Franco Zefferelli’s Romeo and Juliet and Kenneth Branagh’s Much Ado About Nothing, an understanding of early modern gender and sexuality can be attained. With regards to gender roles of this period, it can be assumed that the world of Shakespeare’s plays is predominantly male dominated where females have a lesser role. To an extent this is true, but with the arrival of Queen Elizabeth I to the throne of England an appreciation of female empowerment became more popular among writers and their audience.