Characterisation

The distinctive contexts of novels that discuss the same subject matter can be accentuated through a comparative study, thus enabling a responder to deepen their understanding of the values presented within these texts. This concept is encapsulated in Jane Austen’s 1813 novel, Pride and Prejudice (Pride) when studied alongside Fay Weldon’s 1984 epistolic text, Letters to Alice on first reading Jane Austen (Letters). The values presented in each text are heightened by each of their contexts,…

directed by Joe Johnston, is a great example of a movie that is both entertaining and educational. Based on the autobiography, “Rocket Boys”, this story follows 16 year old Homer Hickam through his journey to become a NASA engineer. It has great characterisation, along with the amazing filming techniques, which all work together to create an engaging plot. It would be the perfect compulsory film for year 8 students to study as it would help them a lot in their future years. Joe Johnston has…

Niccol shows that these issues with perfection and imperfection can be overcome through the character development of Irene, Vincent and Jerome. Personal identity is destroyed by the pursuit of perfection and Niccol demonstrates this through the characterisation and costuming of Irene and Vincent. Irene and Vincent…

Brain Caswell explores the themes appearance and reality, showing how appearances can be deceptive and how humans are complex in his novel, Double Exposure. He does this by using the metaphor of double exposure, and characterisation. Caswell also effectively used intertextuality to ensure that the reader has a greater understanding of the main themes, and to convey different ideas that are explored during the novel. Double Exposure deals with ideas of how appearance and reality can be…

Mild escapism is an integral part of a person’s psychological health as a way to distract them from their own inadequacies in their lives. Universally practiced forms of escapism is through the novels and television shows. This is the case with Mary Shelley’s 1818 science fiction/Gothic novel, Frankenstein, Mark Gatiss’s 2010 crime drama, Sherlock, and Matthew Weiner's 2007 period drama, Mad Men. Through these texts, the audience is able to enter a new world and lead us into a new reality. The…

re-heating to degrade the toxin. The consumer is likely to have bought the product. The chances of exposure to Cl. botulinum toxin are high. Hazard Characterisation: Cl. botulinum toxin is one of the most potent neurotoxins known. If the toxin is ingested the chances are high the consumer will develop severe breathing difficulties and may die. Risk Characterisation: The chances of exposure are high and the consequences of exposure potentially lethal. A severe adverse public health effect is…

of these stories are very similar, with the conventional plot structure up until the falling action and conclusion. Both stories use the same narrative perspective however, the way it engages with the reader is vastly different as well as the characterisation techniques used in the stories. Both authors are also able to efficiently use various literary techniques to convey the message of their story and engage the reader. Whilst The Lottery and Tiger in the Snow are both the same genre, the way…

Shawshank Redemption, he explores the idea of institutionalism through the key characters Red and Brooks. Darabont uses symbolism, narrative structure and characterisation to express this idea, and does it through a wide range of filmic techniques. The first character in the movie we see as institutionalised is Brooks. Darabont uses characterisation to explore this theme through brooks. Originally, Brooks is a rather cheerful man. He does his job in the library and takes care of his crow, Jake.…

human value can occur in the scientific investigation. Through a close study of the text, “A Cage of Butterflies” it is pellucid that Caswell predominantly explores how scientific research can become corrupted through the profit motive in his characterisation of the capital and labour, Larsen and the Babies. This text efficaciously stands as a moral tale to admonish readers of the hazards of selfish pursuits in…

This is constructed through plot and characterisation during Frankenstein’s reaction to his monster. In order to build the monster, Frankenstein harvest body parts, and goes on to naively spark life into this monster. Horrified at his creation and oblivious to his naivety, Frankenstein runs out…