Characterisation

Through the use of symbolism, characterisation, allegorical depiction of sceptical archetypes. Animal Farm, a tale written by George Orwell and, The Lives of Others directed by Florian Henckel Von Donnersmarck both explore the, dangers that are inherent in a totalitarian and socialist regime. Each texts demonstrates that hope for change is needed in a totalitarian society however come to different conclusions. Through these texts we see that the totalitarian government has no conscience about…

the values and attitudes of the Elizabethan era. The revenge tragedy is set in Denmark and Prince Hamlet’s deliberations after he is instructed to avenge the murder of his father by his uncle Claudius. The play’s structure and the depth of the characterisation of characters has made Hamlet one…

Charles as his roommate presents the false sense of ease that accompanies John delusions. This use of long shots conveys the apparent nature of John’s schizophrenic delusions as he slowly progresses a relationship with Charles. Additionally, characterisation is presented through Howard’s attempt to manipulate Charles as the “perfect friend”, which evolves naturally on the screen, with Charles providing Nash with much needed support and confidence. The audience is unaware that it is a purely…

Dystopian texts are an engagine medium for conveying political ideas to contemporary vieweres. ONe of the most prevalent aspects of the typical Dystopia is advanced technology, a characteristics which is becoming increaseingly true for our world. Composers of Dystopian texts aim to bring attention to the political exploitation of individuals, and it is the similarity between Dystopian worlds and our own which allows for the conveyance of this idea so effectively. Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel Never Let…

Now in order to address and explore the question about the meaning of being, Heidegger argues that it requires that being for whom the sense of Being and Being itself matters. This conceptual access to the question of Being can only be possible through an examination of the being of the particular kind of entity that is the human being, a human structure, which he calls Dasein. The concept of Dasein is fundamental and crucial for Heidegger’s project in Being and Time and for existential…

A critical study of the connections and comparisons evident throughout Jane Austen’s 1813 novel Pride and Prejudice and Fay Weldon’s 1984 epistolary novel Letters to Alice: On First Reading Jane Austen, enables the audience to heighten their understanding of the social context and issues arising in regency England and the twentieth century. This allows the audience to grasp the societal ideals and values of the times highlighted through the themes of marriage and social status present throughout…

The film begins with an misconception. A jaded and drained barman, Jean, collapses with exhaustion and nods off in his workplace where he is eyed by a seducing Irene and assumes he is a guest. Captivated by her Jean does not correct her presumption of him being a guest and the sticky misunderstanding becomes the start of a beautiful journey. A journey that has its bumpy roads where she at first seemingly disappears and then shows up a year later where he continues his facade. A journey filled…

Good morning/Afternoon Today’s topic focuses on the complexity of John Nash’s schizophrenia, a mental illness that devolves and progresses accordingly to the narrative structure of Ron Howard’s “A Beautiful Mind. “Did you know the prevalence rate for schizophrenia is approximately 1.1 % of the population over the age of 18”? Within his film, Howard explores the development of this mental illness, highlighting the adversities Nash faces along his journey. These challenges offer insight into his…

horror fails to build any empathy within each characters, hence evoking a feeling of distrust among the readers. I was able to construct the story by borrowing certain elements from other literary text such as Carrie by Stephen King (see the characterisation of the mother that embodies the fundamental…

Cy Rodgers - INJUSTICE The Injustice theme is consistent throughout all of “Ali and the Ball” as it is a main driver of the story line. In the PLOT, it immediately becomes apparent that the amount of freedom and humanity the refugees are given is minuet, which can kill of any emotion and possible make characters lose a will to live (e.g when Ali is awoken from the man stabbing himself). The ball, one of the only belongings the children have in the detention centre, is thrown over the fence. It…