Characterisation

theme of belonging often through the use of multiple language techniques such as similes, personification and the language convention of characterisation. Dora and Abel Jackson grew up on the land, the land that generations of Jackson’s grew up on, giving them and the land an identity and relationship with each other. Winton uses the convention of characterisation, more specifically inner thoughts to promote the connection Dora has to her home, Longboat bay. “Those men didn't understand that…

betrayal; and the common issues of loyalty leading to deception. These ideas are shown in exploring the tragic downfall of Macbeth. The enduring idea of corruptive ambition, including power and greed, is explored by the use of dramatic techniques of characterisation, symbolism and commentary by others. Macbeth is seduced by the possibilities of power that the witches…

mirroring the best and worst aspects of human nature are useful in representing the duality of people. Shakespeare’s play Henry IV Part One is representative of politics through rivalling main characters, Hal and Hotspur, where their specific characterisation is used to reveal varying traits of human nature. Similarly, Villeneuve’s film, Prisoners, represents perceived human duality by establishing a character conflict, parallel to that of Shakespeare’s character construction. Ultimately,…

Country are offered by the author of Purple Threads, Jeanine Leane and Gary Crew, author of Strange Objects. Crew’s representation through the perspective of Wouter Loos’ journal and Steven Messenger includes deliberate literary devices such as characterisation, figurative language and sentence structure in order to describe the lack of ‘connection’ to the land that non-indigenous people have. Leane has utilised similar literary devices to depict a rich and…

In the playwright, “Macbeth” composed by William Shakespeare, momentous ideas of the tragedy of humanity, ambition leading to evil and the art of manipulation can be reflected in the use of characterisation, language and dramatic techniques. This will give attained in depth insight and understanding to the characters throughout the play. “Macbeth” written by Shakespeare depicts the central theme of tragedy that exemplifies the downfall of a man who is a tragic hero. ‘The Wheel of Fortune” or…

issue in their unique texts ‘Pride and Prejudice’ and ‘My Brilliant Career’ through the use of characterisation and the strong theme of marriage. Although the plots of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ and ‘My Brilliant Career’ are different, Austen and Armstrong use very similar techniques and means of persuasion to communicate the idea of women’s rights, purpose and independence in society. The use of characterisation in the both ‘Pride and Prejudice’ and ‘My Brilliant Career’ reveal women yearning for…

ideas of power of friendship, innocence, and discrimination through his novel. Some of the key techniques Boyne has used to express these ideas are narrative voice, characterisation, dramatic irony and juxtaposition. Boyne demonstrates the theme of power of friendship through his effective use of narrative voice and characterisation. The unique, powerful friendship of Bruno, the main character, and Shmuel, a Jewish boy, illustrates a barrier where the two boys do…

The tragedy of Hamlet epitomises the very meaning of madness, revenge, lies and betrayal. Shakespeare’s portrayal of characterisation within the play of his main protagonists contributes to a better understanding of those themes, along with the play itself. Written during 1600 - 1601, and published in 1603, the story and the themes within it attempt to resonate the problems faced by those who lived during the Renaissance. Questions about loyalty and national security, and the figure of the aging…

The aspect of characterisation is conveyed through two techniques - acting and lighting. We see this when side lighting is combined with a close-up shot. This highlights only half of Willy's face, leaving the other half in shadow. This makes him appear intimidating, emphasising his tough exterior. It also suggests how he is torn between staying true to himself as a gang member and wanting to escape his unfulfilling life in a gang. The low key lighting in the house contrasts with the high key…

The Road and Morality Morality has no factual basis, but instead come from an internal set of guidelines one makes up for themselves to conduct their daily decisions. Even though most people choose to set these guiding principles based of the societal norm, there are still a select few who follow their own internal voice to set their standard of morality. The Road by Cormac McCarthy follows the story of a father and son fighting together for survival amidst a post-apocalyptic world where one’s…