Dark Carnival

Having quite a pessimistic view on the world, humans especially, beginning by the end of my first decade of life produced a great interest in the darker aspects of the world we live in. This doesn 't mean I only explored the things lurking in the shadows, but rather hidden truths and malevolent desires that lie beneath even the happiest of exteriors. This brought forth the birth of "Carnival Creatures" I intend to further pursue and take advantage of this pessimistic view and explore in detail aspects of life/death and good/evil, especially their interaction with each other and the balance or overpowering of one over its counterpart. I plan to produce a series of carnival/circus focused works that depict an atmosphere completely different…

on the sink and splash my face with the ice cold water, turning off the sink I look into the mirror,and grimace. My hair is matted to my head, my eyes bloodshot from crying, my clothes clinging to my sweaty body. I shudder as I remember the recurring nightmare of my brother dying, but the worst thing is, it’s not a nightmare, it’s a memory. I change my clothes and crawl back into bed. As I lay awake, trying to fall asleep I can hear the paw calling for its next victim. I block it away and…

celebrations. In 1881, when the British authorities and the police tried to stop the emancipated slaves Carnival celebrations of sticks and lighted torches known as the Canboulay they were met with defiance. The Canboulay Riot of 1881 View page: studiolafoncette.com When slavery was abolished in 1834, the relations between the ex-slaves and their former masters grew to be more strained with distrust and many plantation owners had to seek alternate workforce. Trinidad planters tried to entice…

The Carnival of Venice (Carnevale di Venezia) is a magnificent celebration that takes place in Venice, Italy. This extraordinary parade occurs in the streets of Venice with the center of attention at the St. Mark’s Square and at times, there are additional events such as masquerade balls that take place in the ancient Venetian buildings (Bonadonna, 2017). Socially, this event contains individuals of all ages. Children gather together with their family members, friends and neighbors to celebrate…

Extended Response - Shakespeare INTRO William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream are plays that share similar ideologies and representations despite them being a tragedy and a comedy respectively. The similarities are predominantly that of the father daughter relationship, as well as love, marriage and rebellion. Romeo and Juliet is a story about star crossed lovers whose families are feuding, with a plot line that focuses on Juliet and her father Capulet. A Midsummer…

In the play Helen by Euripides the main character, Helen often finds herself in complicated situations. To get out of those situations, Helen believes that her only option is to manipulate, deceive, and lie to people. Helen’s main goal is to be reunited with her husband, Menelaos, in her homeland. Helen persuades characters to do things her way by manipulation, lies, and deception. Throughout Helen, the main character manipulates Teucros, Menelaos, and Theoclymenos using deception, persuasion,…

The venetian mask are known to be used during the venetian carnival in Venice Italy. It has been used use for centuries as a tradition that still carry out to this day.The mask back hen was manly use to hide people identity and social status during a party or gathering. But now the mask is being used for the carnival as a way to experience the culture of Venice. Not also the mask was used by the people but criminal as well, because one of the main thing the mask was meant for is hide their…

Earlier today St. Patrick's day celebrations began in London. While the holiday itself isn’t until Thursday, March 17th, parades at events will run all this week. The first event, a parade which started in Trafalgar Square, drew thousands of people. Live music as well as food and a 17 foot parade float dominated the scene as people, tourists and natives alike, flocked to enjoy the festivities. Thankfully, while this event may cause delays in normal traffic routes or otherwise interrupt…

In the short story “The Cask of Amontillado” The first narrator, Montresor starts the story off by vowing to sech revenge on Fortunato “The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could, but when he ventured with insult I vowed revenge” Montresor waits for the perfect opportunity to punish Fortunato with impunity. It was carnival season for the town. People dressed in costumes and flocked the streets with dancing, drinking and cheerful celebrations. This was the perfect opportunity…

Carnaval takes place around the Catholics’ time of lent. During carnaval, people dress up and crowd the streets in costumes. This is a time for people to feel freer than they would the rest of the year. Carnaval is celebrated before lent officially starts because the eating and drinking gets out of hand during the parties and festivities. The basis of the celebration can be traced back to Roman celebration and to Europe in the middle ages. Carnaval is largely celebrated in Spain, during…