ALLUSIONS IN FAHRENHEIT 451 Literary allusions often are used to relate a novel to various other pieces of literary work. Ray Bradbury used a multitude of literary allusions to enrich the plotline of Fahrenheit 451. These references provided subtle hints of depth in the novel to the reader. Some allusions helped the novel by adding to the plot, providing a relatable experience to the reader, referencing familiar stories and fables, and giving characters and settings that special something called an “it factor” that the reader could find special. Some allusions, however, were harmful to the plot or to the reader, most often by confusing the reader if they did not know the context of the original quotation.
Aunt Fay writes to her niece Alice in the hope of teaching her about Austen and her writing and what better way to do that than by direct reference to Austen’s most successful text, Pride and Prejudice? Weldon in turn helps the actual reader understand Pride and Prejudice by commenting on the characters’ behaviour and the plot by giving her personal opinion, as well as identifying typical language features and explaining why Austen is valued today. She expresses empathy for Mrs Bennet which encourages the reader to reconsider their own opinion Her use of first person language tells the reader that they are reading a biased opinion, but also helps the reader trust Weldon as she is speaking
Also think about who your audience is. How much do they already know about your topic? How much explanation do they require? In your first draft, write without worrying whether every word, phrase, and mark of punctuation is perfect. The most important thing you can do is follow your outline and get all of your ideas on paper.
Horace wrote primarily Answer | | descriptive criticism | | | prescriptive criticism | 4 points Question 7 1. A critic might offer background information about the Answer | | playwright | | | subject matter of the play | | | style of the production | | | All these answers are correct | 4 points Question 8 1. A critic usually has more ________ than a reviewer. Answer | | time | | | space | | | knowledge | | | All these answers are correct | 4 points Question 9 1. "Which of the following usually works for a television station, a newspaper, or a magazine and reports on what has occurred at the theatre?"
Life’s journey is a struggle. However through this journey one is able to obtain a better understanding of life. It is the struggles that individuals overcome in life that defines ones true identity. The novel The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kid examines the struggles the protagonist; Lily overcomes to obtain a meaningful life at great length. The purpose of this paper is to attempt to reveal that when individuals encounter life’s obstacles, they are granted access to acquire a fulfilling life.
How could the personal and social tensions between characters in the plays you have studied be expressed on stage? In your answer, refer to the performance styles, techniques and conventions that you could use in staging two texts set for your study? The personal and social tensions in Stolen by Jane Harrison and Neighbourhood Watch by Lally Katz can be expressed on stage numerous ways through the use of varying theatrical techniques, performance styles and conventions. The two plays are a microcosm of the world shown through the environment, small community and its set of characters; and are similar in the way that they portray the alienation and isolation of characters in the modern world. The play delves into and reveals the social and
‘Debut’ reveals the issues of race and how society reacts to those with darker skin. It does so in a very confronting way, which could only possible through the innocence of the mother-daughter relationship, ‘Judy’ and ‘Mrs Simmons’. Mrs Simmons constantly reminds Judy of the burden of the colour of their skin and how it means Judy must perform at her very best at all times in order to just fit in and be accepted by the other girls in her town. “…Those other girls can afford to be careless, maybe, but you can’t. You’re gonna be the darkest, poorest one there.” The pressure society has put Mrs Simmons feeling the need to make Judy’s night of the ball feel like a ‘battle’ demonstrates the real effects that racism has.
Based on the titles of books, decide which books your character| |will have read. | You have 15 minutes to complete the above task. Now you have 10 minutes to evidence all your ideas with key quotations from the play. The Presentation: Your group has 3 minutes to present all your ideas and choices to the class. Decide who is going to say
The Crucible Final Essay—Due Friday, December 21st, 2012 Directions: Choose ONE of the following essay prompts and write an organized and well-supported essay that addresses the prompt. Your essay must consist of: * An introduction, conclusion, and at least three body paragraphs * An original thesis statement located in the last sentence of the introduction—This must be the central focus that your essay revolves around * Be sure to support your thesis statement with ample textual evidence. You must use at least one direct quote with proper MLA citation per body paragraph. * Essay must be typed, double-spaced, and size 12 Times New Roman font. You must use an MLA-style heading.
Others, including her mother and her Aunt, significantly shaped Sybylla’s identity. The impact of Sybylla’s mother’s words “you are lazy and bad” as well as “you’re really a very useless girl for your age” create a negative self-perception of her identity. The use of direct speech enables the reader to visualise and recreate the scene, therefore understanding the effects of other’s on the formation of Sybylla’s identity. Contrary to this, Sybylla’s Aunt Helen promotes positive growth in Sybylla by nurturing her. Her kind and gracious Aunt build’s Sybylla’s confidence and self esteem and is gentle and understanding, recognising her inner beauty, while reinforcing her physical beauty.