Athol Fugard

makes us have hope. He talks about peace and how it can save us all. We must give peace to get peace, because we the people can only give that gift. We must keep our faith to rebell , for that is what hold us together. These writing of Athol Fugard and Elie Wiesel have really spoken out to me.…

“Dover Beach”: In his “Dover Beach,” Matthew Arnold employs images related to the ocean to establish a theme relating to the cyclical nature of human life. Specifically, he refers to the continuation of misery throughout an individual’s life. This allusion to cycles is supported throughout the poem through the use of tidal imagery. For example, he refers to the French coast and how “the light gleams and is gone” (3-4) This is significant as light often works as a symbol of hope. Therefore, this…

Introduction Although the word ‘Africa’ is often used to indicate one people and one place, the continent is made up out of ethnic groups numbering in the several hundred. Naturally, all these different groups have their own form of communication, and their own cultural heritage, which has been greatly damaged by European colonialization. Indeed, the competition between rival European countries for parts of Africa was relentless, especially during the 1880’s. And, as a result, at the Berlin…

There’s nothing sacred about a marriage that abuses the woman”. In Athol Fugard’s play, “The Road to Mecca”, he makes different depictions of characters in his play with reference to real life relationships. In his play he identifies three females, each in a lifelike scenario with difficulties in relationships. The three females are: Katrina(17), a part-time domestic helper who is in an abusive relationship, Elsa Barlow(28), a school-teacher who is strong and confident and Helen Martins, “a…

Is your mask slipping? “What’s done cannot be undone,” declares William Shakespeare. However, people all over the world do not really understand this. They feel opted (obligated) to destroy anything that scares them or is unfamiliar to them. When we are young, we are taught to memorize certain expectations for when people are looking but being taught to memorize rules does not mean we completely understand what to do. In turn, this leads to people learning to create masks of kindness in front…

his assassination in 1968. Despite such tragedy, many have not realized that this dilemma began way before the 1960s in the country of South Africa. In the play, “ Master Harold and the Boys” we find such discrimination fought against. Author, Athol Fugard uses a kite as a symbol to display the challenges against social reform by revealing a special bond between a black employee named Sam and a privileged, white boy named Hally. Although society had a different opinion about the separation…

“Among those who dislike oppression are many who like to oppress,” said Napoleon Bonaparte. In accordance, The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende and “Master Harold”…and the Boys by Athol Fugard both consist of dynamic characters who act as oppressors. In The House of the Spirits and “Master Harold”…and the Boys, Esteban Trueba and Harold, respectively, have similar characteristics in the sense that they both lose control of their emotions and take out their anger on others. The House of the…

He emphasizes the need for a reaction or response by the audience. Dialogic pieces are often written with the intention of forcing the audience to feel some kind of emotion. This is the case for Athol Fugard’s play, “Master Harold”... and the boys. The play is set in South Africa during the period of apartheid. Thus, historical context is important in understanding the relationship between different characters. Furthermore, the play is based off…

NGOS/Charities When it comes to NGOS, charities and organizations everything appears really black and white. I feel that media really portrays it as that way. So I decided to put it in color and bring out some facts by providing certain certain incidents that take place in these groups. I feel that it is very important to do research before donating. In your mind you may think this money is going to individuals in need but in reality these groups may be using it for their own benefit. It is…