Storytelling

artists has performed the role of the trickster, embodying “the crafty self” to gain recognition. After concluding this section, I will follow in Section III by exploring twins as a case study for trickster embodiment. I will utilize the mode of storytelling to honor this marginalized knowledge form of the trickster, and ultimately argue that through narratives of twinship, we can come to understand twins, like feminist artists, as living embodiments of the trickster…

Chapter 4: Narrative Techniques in the Novels and the Films This study deals almost entirely with films derived from canonical novels. The novels chosen for the purpose of this research originate from varied parts of the world. One notices that they differ in their origin as well as the time period. Even though the novels are all chosen carefully from the best works of twentieth century, they have emerged at different points in time through the modern age. The places of origin differ too. One…

alienated some viewers who prefer a simpler, easier to follow show. Sophie Hall, a Doctor Who fan writing for the online entertainment news site Beamly, affirmed this as she summed up how she thought fans felt about Moffat and his narratively complex storytelling style: “So the basic consensus is that, yes, Moffat is definitely good at writing powerful Doctor Who episodes – but…Moffat 's complex plots have often been criticised for being too alienating for a show that 's supposed to be for…

Through is use of violence, suspense and surprises, the thriller has long been one of the most popular genres in film. Since the father of the thriller, Alfred Hitchcock, released Psycho, thrillers have captivated audiences with the combination of suspense and anxiety. Austrian-born director Michael Haneke, takes the central ideas of thrillers and places his own twists and style in his film to create his own unique brand of thriller. This is very evident in this 2002 movie, Caché. Despite…

ancient epic has fascinated adults and teenagers alike for centuries. Few other novels have captured Greek culture in such a detailed and interesting way. Through his use of dramatic irony, exciting adventures, and vivid characters Homer’s brilliant storytelling has made The Odyssey one of the most well known epics of all time. By…

my opinion, I believe that Octavia E. Butler exemplifies the best narrative leadership in her book, “Parable of the Sower”. Although this is our most recent assigned text, I feel confident enough to say that she as an author demonstrates a great storytelling ability that comes through in the pages of her book. One thing that I immediately noticed as a reader was the format of Butler’s book. She chose to write her book in a diary format with chapters of journal entries from the main character and…

winner’s circle does not involve luck. And while luck is often the precursor to winning something amazing, the characters in each of these short stories won “prizes” that cannot be considered as lucky. Using crafty literary techniques and captivating storytelling, both Lawrence and Jackson reshape the idea of what it means to win and be lucky. Both…

the soul of advertising and branding. It is what gives life to messages about merchandises and services that may otherwise be boring or insignificant in the hearts and minds of target customers. In Singapore, advertisements that provide powerful storytelling while focusing on key themes such as family values and sentimental ties pose as an effective way to strike a chord with Singaporean audiences. Hence, Singaporean advertising is well known for having emotional appeals to captivate the hearts…

my childhood but was sent flying into a dimension that teleported me into the past. Their new exhibit The Art of Video Games had astounded and left me dumbfounded for this was where my love for not only video games began but for cinematography, storytelling, and most importantly music. Though some of the artist community do not refer videogames as art, it has all aspects of art nonetheless. Video…

with the world, would have arguably the most harmful effect on any society. The survival of humankind depends on the survival of the narrative. The narrative within the family unit is an undoubtedly beneficial application of the importance of storytelling in society. Inherited stories that are contained in the realm of the family unit, provide a tie to one’s heritage. This tie allows the…