Lear

the greatest writers or poets in history. He is widely known as the greatest writer in the English language, and also known as the “Bard of Avon”. Some of Shakespeare’s first plays were performed at the Globe including: Julius Caesar, Hamlet, King Lear and some others. The Globe is one of the most famous theatres there is. The first Globe was built by the company Shakespeare was in, the Lord Chamberlain’s Men. Richard Burbage was the company’s leading actor. They had played at the Theatre,…

Self-discoveries from confronting emotional experiences can lead an individual to re-evaluate the value of life through acceptance thus contributing to a change in perception of self and the world. Michael Gow’s play ‘Away’ depicts the necessity of individual discovery for its characters leading them to re-assess what is significant in life, influencing their personal connections and bringing change in perception. Similarly, in ‘The Red Tree’ by Shaun Tan, an unnamed little girl who is woken up…

sonnets, plays and stories, Shakespeare has revolutionised English culture with dramatic plot lines and tragic themes that continue to influence written and theatrical arts even up to today. Some of his well renown works included Othello, Hamlet, King Lear and Macbeth. With its captivating story lines and mysterious plot twists, these plays continue to be widely adapted in various interpretations. Nevertheless, the challenge of understanding Shakespearean Literature can undermine viewers and…

Attachment is a desire for physical closeness with someone. Pertaining to attachment within infancy it has “been viewed as the foundation for future relationships, as the basis for confidence and curiosity as toddlers, and as important influences of self-concept.” as stated in our reading material. There are four different types of attachments we went over. Secure if the first type of attachment, about 65% of children in the U.S. are securely attached. This type of attachment is one which a…

A Dark and Stormy Night: The Role of Weather in Literature When thinking of the key attributes of a well-rounded and timeless novel, the mind typically drifts towards the personalities and interrelations of the characters within it. With their thoughtful dialogue, moving discoveries, and endless adventures, it makes complete sense that the main characters of a novel exist to many as the focus and the heart of the story. Much like the man behind the curtain in the well-known story the Wonderful…

Lears, L., & Ritz, K. (1998). Ian's walk: a story about autism. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman. Ian's Walk told an uplifting story about a little boy named Ian who had autism. According to Ian's sister, Julie, Ian did not act like all the other children; he was different, and that disappointed her. One day Julie, her sister, Tara, and Ian went for a walk to the park. Throughout the walk, Julie became embarrassed with Ian's atypical actions. To Ian, he was just enjoying his walk,…

So we see that from the very beginning Nietzsche frames the Genealogy of Morals in the light of his worries concerning the self-awareness of those supposed to be the “learned ones”. In this, genealogy’s positive aspect emerges, as we can appreciate how Nietzsche’s work is driven by the desire of presenting these men of knowledge with their lack of self-awareness, as well as with the tool to overcome it. In this respect, my understanding is that the “beehives of our knowledge” are an image and…

second class citizens. According to T.J. Jackson Lears, “Dreams of rebirth involved renewal of white power, especially in the former Confederacy. Elite white Southerners recaptured state governments and their successors solidified white rule—purifying electoral politics by disenfranchising blacks, recasting social life by codifying racial segregation, and revitalizing white identity through the occasional blood of sacrifice of lynching.” (T.J. Jackson Lears, 10)…

The Taming of the Shrew, The Two Gentlemen of Verona. This established the basics of Shakespeare’s reputation. Shakespeare didn’t just get impacted by other people he impacted actresses and so many more. The great period of tragedies, Hamlet, King Lear, Macbeth, Antony and Cleopatra, these have started many careers for starting actresses. The comedies of the errors lead to a mixed group of tragedies, histories, and comedies. Romeo and Juliet, a Midsummer Night's Dream, Richard the second, The…

Fools in Renaissance society often came from lower class backgrounds, and were employed by aristocrats purely for entertainment and servitude. Their purpose was to entertain through humour and insults mitigated by irony and sarcasm. In Twelfth Night, Feste is in the employment of the noble lady, Olivia/ As a noble lady, employer, and member of the upper-class, Olivia posses power over Feste, especially political and social power due to her status and authority in Illyria’s society. Despite…