Kate Kujawa Mrs. Kahle Great Books 17 December 2014 Blanche’s Facade The first scene of Tennessee William's play A Streetcar Named Desire contains specific details that introduce the theme of false appearances. Blanche hides behind a façade to conceal her true self from others because of self-hatred, guilt, and humiliation. The sound of the blue piano and polka music contribute to this theme by revealing Blanche’s self-hatred from feeling responsible for the losses in her past. Blanche also uses dim lighting to hide her biggest insecurity, her age. Similarly, Blanche focuses on her appearance and her possessions to cover- up her humiliation and strengthens the façade.
Juliet also shows many classic signs of bipolarity. According to the article “Bipolar Disorder and Suicide” symptoms of bipolarity include “poor judgment, feeling hopeless and helpless, withdrawing from others and are unable to think clearly”. People with similar symptoms that last more 1 week may be experience manic or depression episodes. An episode is a strong mood swing which is caused by a brain disorder known as bipolar disorder. In Romeo and Juliet, Juliet shows she feels hopeless when she threatens to stab herself if she doesn’t find a way to get out of her upcoming arranged marriage.
The Rose-Scented Edith Mikaila Smith In today's world, "image" seems to be the most important element that impacts our lives. Often, when we attempt to portray someone or something we are not, we are faced with misunderstanding and failure. In the short story, "Anointed With Oils", Alden Nowlan, introduced Edith, who was ashamed of her past. Trying to escape the disgrace of her family and her home, Edith moved to a boarding house, where she attempted to conform by dressing and acting like royalty. Despite her efforts to blend in, she went too far and other people saw her as being conceited.
How does Juliet's mother's behavior when Capulet gets angry at Juliet influence the way in which readers view Lady Capulet? Answer: At first, Juliet’s mother is trying to tell Juliet that it’s a good experience and trying to make the marriage sound forced. She also makes it sound like she is concerned for Juliet, but she refuses and doesn’t want to marry Paris. With this Juliet’s mother gets very unhappy, dark even. (7 points) Score 2.
How does Juliet's mother's behavior when Capulet gets angry at Juliet influence the way in which readers view Lady Capulet? Answer: (7 points) Score 2. In what way is the Nurse different after the announcement of the marriage arranged between Juliet and Paris? How does the change in the Nurse affect Juliet? How does the change in the Nurse affect the way readers view her?
Lord Capulet wanted Juliet to marry Paris. Juliet was very upset and did not love Paris. In the play the Nurse said, “Then since the case so stands as now it doth, I think it is best you married with the county.” Although Romeo and Juliet would probably be alive if they took this advice, it is not right for
Shiloh (pp.179-85) Main idea: The story suggests that too much change at once can be devastating. Topic: In the short story “Shiloh” by Bobbie Ann Mason symbolism is used to help show the deterioration of the marriage between Leroy and Norma Jean. Music is a key factor in showing how the marriage is doing in the short story. At first, when Norma Jean starts playing, she plays Christmas songs and loves songs. These songs are happy and joyful songs, and at this time in the story so are Norma Jean and Leroy.
Cosi – Oral Presentation Relationships are significant in the lives of each of the characters in the play Louis Nowra’s play “Cosi” explores the themes of Love and Fidelity, Madness and Mental Health, Illusion and reality, the power of music and politics and empowerment: the value of theatre. Lewis who is hired to direct a play chooses to direct Mozart’s “Cosi Fan Tutte” but makes a new title “Cosi”. The characters he has to work with are Henry, Zac, Ruth, Roy, Doug, Cherry and Julie these people are mental patients. Lewis‘s friends Lucy and Nick also appear in the play. Lewis is not secure in his romantic relationship or primary friendship, Lewis has three positive relationships with Roy, Julie and Cherry but has one negative relationship
P4 | Loneliness and desperationRevealing CW historical background,and dreams. Her AD was to be a famous actress or be in the circus, ST uses imagery +description to show contrast in her D and reality when CW exp... | “I ain’t used to living like this...I coulda made something of myself…”Complex, descriptive sentences used to describe CW’s loneliness | Generates a feeling of sympathy in reader. Overall reader sadness + empathy for her. Cos situation CW i, makes R realise that even she had an AM dream of bcming fms. Shows how AM dream shattered by CW.
She also lies continually to make her life appear more glamorous. She fears getting too close to a man. Her reasons for visiting her sister Stella are very interesting. She comes bearing bad news. She brings news that their prestigious home that they grew up in has been lost.