Thrones

Dragons, sorcery and magic may not traditionally evoke thoughts of medievalism, though the Game of Thrones, through its depiction of the Middle ages, has successfully brought to the masses a compelling story grounded in real medieval analogs. To say that no artistic liberties were taken by the author would be ignorant. The story is in itself a work of fiction, though that does not disqualify it from encouraging interest in the Middle Ages. Much criticism and discussion has been brought up…

“If a chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me, without my stir” (1.3.157-159). Shakespeare believe that our action determines our fate as shown through Macbeth.. In Shakespeare's Macbeth, the tragedy began when Macbeth became the victim of his own desire. Every downhill and event was created through his own will. The prophecy was told, but it was up to him decides to carry on the murder of King Duncan. The witches foretell the future, but they did not control his action. Macbeth has…

Power is a force that should not be reckoned with and if it is used for evil instead of good, chaos will be unleashed. Shakespeare's play Macbeth, focuses on a tragic hero who desires to become the King of Scotland, and this overwhelming need for power ultimately consumes him. In Macbeth, the characters with power take actions that lead to corruption for themselves and for those around them. The witches in the play are powerful due to their ability to prophesize Macbeth's future and this is…

Mittell’s conceptualization of “narrative complexity” analyzes the mechanics behind shows such as Game of Thrones; their unconventional storytelling becoming more of the norm for contemporary television. Within narrative complexity, Mittell explores television shows’ operational aesthetics, which are seen in Game of Thrones’ unorthodox plot structure. The economic decisions behind Game of Thrones storytelling techniques are also critiqued along with analyzing how the show found success through…

Romanticism in Game of Thrones What exactly is Romanticism? Romanticism was an artistic movement that began in the late 18th century where it emphasized intuition, appreciation of nature and self-expression. (“What is Romanticism?”). It began in Europe and spread to the United States where it was soon felt all over the world. (“Romanticism”). Romanticism played an important role in literature and the arts, but also affected religion, politics and philosophy. (Holman 24). The Romantic era, as it…

In Game of Thrones cruelty is the driving force that sets up the entire plot and drives the continuous shifting of alliances that is prevalent throughout the story. Without the very first act of cruelty Game of Thrones would be nothing more than a story about a man given the position of the hand to the king. Cruelty serves as the driving force of the entire story, it is the very driving force of the characters who seek political gain, and it serves as a motivation for who wish to have revenge.…

In “Thrones of their Own” by Roberts addresses the precarious liminal state in which black women exist and must learn to navigate. Roberts describes the white degradation of styles that were considered “too black,” as well as the white criticism of black women “attempting to be white through the use of consumer goods,” (151) as exemplified by Mamie Garvin Fields who was reprimanded by her employer for making herself a dress similar to those that she made for white women, because it threatened…

Discuss the portrayal of Macbeth’s state of mind in the extract Act 5.3.19-54 and in the rest of the Macbeth play. Throughout the play, Macbeth’s state of mind swings in a pendulum motion, with the two highest point showing a direct opposite between his emotions and personality; decisive and fickle minded, loyal and treacherous, confidently and cowardly. The fluctuation of his state of mind occurs after his meeting with the trio of witches but was further aggravated due to his own guilty…

Shakespeare wrote the poem Macbeth which is about a great warrior who learns about a prophecy in which he will become king so kill the king and others who pose a threat of taking his crown. Throughout the story of Macbeth there are many actions and causes that lead to Macbeth’s downfall. While other may say that lady Macbeth is to blame for Macbeth's downfall in the story, Macbeth is the sole person to blame for his downfall. Macbeth was a brutal killer and very ruthless in his fighting, it was…

With their gruesome violence and intriguing characters Game of Thrones and Gladiator take readers and viewers on a rollercoaster of emotions. Aside from the obvious incest showcased in their storylines, they both share a common theme of “power prevails over sanity” through the elaborate use of setting, characters, and vengeance. Both pieces of work convey the theme, however they both utilize different types of perspectives and ideas to do so. The setting of a book or movie provides and…