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Literal Imagery In William Shakespeare's Macbeth, Shakespeare uses imagery to bring life and imagination into the play. The reader experiences the thoughts, emotions, and actions through imagery in the play. Since Macbeth says his own ideas and feelings alone, literal imagery is evident in his soliloquy. There are no characters with Macbeth during his soliloquy, which makes the reader believe in what he is saying. Literal imagery is evident when Macbeth states, "Thou marshall'st me the way that I was going... It is the bloody businesse, which informes thus to mine eyes" (Macbeth.II.i.43-50). Macbeth shows his audience what he is feeling before murdering the King. This is a significant part of the play as Macbeth reveals the dark side of him for the very first time. Macbeth describes that he will do anything just to become the King, even if he lacks courage. In addition, Macbeth shows that he is desperate and impatient as he does not wait for the prophecy to happen on its own. The reader imagines Macbeth trying to grab the non-existent dagger while he shows his true identity in his soliloquy. Figurative Imagery
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Psychoanalytical & Feminist Critical Theories Looking at Macbeth from a Psychoanalytical perspective, before Macbeth's thirst for power, he is good to others. For instance, due to Macbeth's kindness and loyalty, he naturally becomes the Thane of Cawdor by winning the battle to save Scotland. Since Macbeth unconsciously wants to kill King Duncan, to satisfy his thirst for power, this relates to the Psychoanalytic Critical Theory. Before Act 2, Scene 1, Macbeth is only violent when it comes to saving his country. In addition, Macbeth does not want to be a murderer no matter what. However, after the murder of Duncan, Macbeth completely becomes out of control and will do anything to hold his title of being King. Macbeth's inner thoughts and hidden feelings are more powerful than his morals and consciousness. According to Udacity's Psychoanalytical theory, id (impulse, desire, pleasure) vs. superego (control of impulse, conscience) are two of the three provinces of the human mind (YouTube). Macbeth struggles between his desire (id) and conscience (superego). Since Macbeth chooses to kill King Duncan, Macbeth's id defeats his superego. Thus, Udacity's Psychoanalytical theory relates to Macbeth by the power of the unconscious and the three provinces of the human mind. Looking at Macbeth from a Feminist perspective, Lady Macbeth challenges Macbeth's manliness, which inspires Macbeth to kill King Duncan. This demonstrates how Lady Macbeth is not a typical female character. Usually, the man in a relationship dominates and controls the woman. However, Lady Macbeth controls Macbeth in the relationship. When Macbeth is deciding if he should do the murder (Act II, Scene i), it shows how Lady Macbeth is very manipulative especially how Macbeth follows her plan. Works Cited
"What is the significance of Banquo's talk with Fleance in Act II Scene I? " eNotes, 29 May 2007, https://www.enotes.com/homework-help/what-significance-banquos-talk-with-fleance-act-ii-3811. Accessed 16 July 2018. "Archetypes to help with literary analysis | Hero | Quest - Scribd." https://www.scribd.com/doc/18171537/Archetypes-to-help-with-literary-analysis. Accessed 16 Jul. 2018. "Macbeth - No Fear Shakespeare - SparkNotes." http://nfs.sparknotes.com/macbeth/page_48.html. Accessed 16 Jul. 2018. "Macbeth by William Shakespeare - Free Ebook - Project Gutenberg." http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2264. Accessed 16 Jul. 2018. "Psychoanalytic theory - Intro to Psychology - YouTube." 23 Feb. 2015, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PW60gOFUolE. Accessed 16 Jul. 2018. (Grimm 050: Little Brier-Rose) ![]() Viewing Little Briar-Rose in a Feminist perspective helps understand the story better. In addition, this critical theory makes the story more interesting. After reading the story of Little Briar-Rose (click the button above) in a feminist perspective, the story means more than just true love. Since this fairy tale suppresses females, it shows the tension between female and male characters. Looking at Little Briar-Rose from a Feminist perspective, the thirteenth wise woman shows that she is powerful by casting an evil spell on the princess. This exceeds the reader's expectations of how female characters should be. The thirteenth wise woman is evil, rather than being a naive and caring character. However, the thirteenth wise woman is not an important character in the story. In Little Briar-Rose, a Prince saves the Princess from a deep sleep. Even if the Prince is aware of the danger of saving the Princess, he still wishes to see her. Since the Prince is not afraid of risking his own life, it suggests that he is the hero in the story. The innocent Little Briar-Rose (the Princess) falls asleep for hundreds of years, which makes her the damsel in distress who waits for a hero to save her. Little Briar-Rose and the Prince show the inequality between gender roles. According to Dr. Siegel's "Introduction to Modern Literary Theory", patriarchy is when male-dominated stories elaborate the oppression of women. Since the Prince is the dominate character, he defines patriarchy. Not only does the Prince rescue Little Briar-Rose, but also the whole kingdom. Since a male character saves the kingdom, it proves that patriarchy has a strong influence in this fairy tale. Whenever there are male characters in the story, the audience/reader immediately thinks that he will be the Knight in Shining Armour or Prince Charming (stereotype). The Prince goes to the kingdom when the hundred-year deep sleep is over, which is a coincidental event that demonstrates how the male character stereotype is evident in Little Briar-Rose. Without the Prince's help, Little Briar-Rose and the kingdom would still be asleep. Furthermore, Little Briar-Rose does not have any character development or involvement in the story. On the other hand, the Prince shows his strength and power by saving Little Briar-Rose. The Prince has a quest in the story, but Little Briar-Rose does not. Due to an evil spell, Little Briar-Rose just pricks her finger on a spinning wheel and falls into a deep sleep. According to Sparknotes, the spinning wheel symbolizes maturity and awakening. A theme in Little Briar-Rose is the power of true love and its impact, which the Prince demonstrates. The Prince and Little Briar-Rose do not know each other, but their kiss is strong enough to wake her up from a deep sleep. Looking at this theme in a Feminist perspective, the reader sees that the Prince affects the plot the most. Reading Little Briar-Rose, in a Feminist perspective, allows the reader to see how male characters typically influence/impact the story. Thus, Little Briar-Rose demonstrates the inequality between male and female roles. Works Cited
"Grimm 050: Little Brier-Rose." https://www.pitt.edu/~dash/grimm050.html. Accessed 13 Jul. 2018. "Introduction to Modern Literary Theory - Dr. Kristi Siegel." http://www.kristisiegel.com/theory.htm. Accessed 13 Jul. 2018. "SparkNotes: Sleeping Beauty: Themes, Motifs, and Symbols." http://www.sparknotes.com/film/sleepingbeauty/themes/. Accessed 13 Jul. 2018. 7/10/2018 0 Comments U1A4: Final Fairy Tale AssignmentBrother Grimm's Snow-White"Magic mirror, on the wall, who is the fairest one of all?". Snow-White is an unforgettable and classic fairy tale. This fairy tale is a bedtime story that teaches children a moral. As years go by, there are still modern adaptations that is about this fairy tale. The modern version of this fairy tale helps the audience understand the archetypes, lessons and themes better. In addition, modern interpretations relates to today's society better. The purpose for modern interpretations is to bring the story to life. One of many interpretations of Snow-White is Mirror Mirror. Mirror Mirror A popular modern adaptation of Snow-White is Mirror Mirror. "After a king disappears, the cruel queen takes control of the kingdom and hides beautiful Snow-White in the palace. When Snow-White attracts the attention of a handsome visiting prince, the jealous queen takes Snow-White into a nearby forest. Then, a group of kind and rebellious dwarfs take Snow-White with them. The dwarfs train Snow-White, and she becomes a courageous girl who wishes to save her kingdom. With the help of new friends, Snow-White reclaims her birthright and takes her prince back" (A Summary and Analysis of 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs). This movie tells the tale of Snow-White in a funnier way, and it has more plot twists than the classic version. There are still differences and similarities when it comes to modern interpretations of a classic tale. Mirror Mirror allows the audience to experience the fairy tale in real life. Character Archetypes
In both fairy tales, the shadow is still the evil queen. In addition, the seven dwarfs are still the hunting group of companions who help Snow-White. Due to Snow-White's beauty, the huntsman disobeys the queen and sets Snow-White free in Little Snow-White. The queen's servant, Brighton, appreciates the king's kindness and lets Snow-White go in Mirror Mirror. Symbolic Archetypes
In both stories, the number three represents light. Snow-White is the "light" in the movie and original fairy tale. In Little Snow-White, Snow-White is the fairest out of all, which makes the queen jealous. Since Snow-White is born with such bright skin, she represents purity and light. In Mirror Mirror, Snow-White gives hope by saving the kingdom from the evil witch. Since Snow-White wishes to protect her kingdom from the evil queen, Snow-White represents kindness and light. The number seven represents safety and perfect order. By warning Snow-White about how evil and tricky the queen can be, the seven dwarfs provide a safe environment for Snow-White. The dwarfs also welcome Snow-White into their home. On the other hand, the dwarfs teach Snow-White how to fight in the movie. This shows how the dwarfs, in both versions, have a great impact on Snow-White's life. Situational Archetypes
Lessons in Little Snow-White and MIrror Mirror Little Snow-White and Mirror Mirror have different plots, but they still send out the same lesson. A moral lesson, in both stories, is "true beauty comes from within" (Pediaa.Com). Since Snow-White is the most beautiful person in the kingdom, the queen wants her dead. Snow-White is not only beautiful on the outside, but she is also the most kindest and caring person. In Little Snow-White, Snow-White is so innocent that she lets a stranger in the dwarves' house every time the stranger visits. In Mirror Mirror, Snow-White is willing to sacrifice her life to save the kingdom. Whereas, the evil queen just has evil intentions that can harm people. For instance, the queen poisons Snow-White to be the most fairest one in the kingdom. In Mirror Mirror, the queen makes the prince drink a potion that forces him to marry her. Relating this lesson to life, there are always people that will be better. However, remaining optimistic will not bring one's self-esteem down. Instead of competing against another person, he/she should always strive to be better. Thus, a person with a good heart always triumphs over a person with an evil heart. Another moral lesson is "don't trust strangers" (Pediaa.Com), which is what most fairy tales teach. The audience/reader learns this lesson when Snow-White talks to the evil queen in the dwarfs' house. Since Snow-White is too ignorant and naive, the queen poisons her. In Mirror Mirror, Snow-White almost takes a bite out of the poisonous apple at the end of the movie. The queen shows that looks can be deceiving. For example, the queen disguises herself as an old woman to trick Snow-White. Lastly, the audience/reader learns that greed and envy leads to self-destruction (Pediaa.Com). The Continuing Appeal Of this fairy tale to a modern audience Overall, Mirror Mirror is the modern form of Little Snow-White. If writers continue to tell only the original fairy tale, it gets uninteresting and tiring. With the help of creative writers, there are newer versions of the original fairy tales. Mirror Mirror is a popular movie that families can enjoy. Since today's audience always look for unique stories, the plot twists in Mirror Mirror exceeds the audience's expectations on Snow-White. Due to the modern adaptations of the original fairy tale, Snow-White will always be a timeless classic. Since Snow-White uses "every tool it could to capture the cinematic thrill of romance, magic and happily-ever-after" (Why Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is still loved 80 years on), it remains appealing to a modern audience. Works Cited"A Summary and Analysis of 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." 29 Jun. 2017, https://interestingliterature.com/2017/06/29/a-summary-and-analysis-of-snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs/. Accessed 11 Jul. 2018.
"Grimm 053: Little Snow-White." https://www.pitt.edu/~dash/grimm053.html. Accessed 11 Jul. 2018. "Mirror, Mirror Official Trailer #1 - Julia Roberts, Lily Collins Movie ...." 15 Nov. 2011, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILDeA7AqA84. Accessed 11 Jul. 2018. "Mirror Mirror (2012) - Plot Summary - IMDb." https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1667353/plotsummary. Accessed 11 Jul. 2018. "Snow White Original Story (Brothers Grimm) - YouTube." 20 Mar. 2014, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7afEtdYegCk. Accessed 11 Jul. 2018. "What is the Moral of Snow White - Pediaa.Com." 23 May. 2016, http://pediaa.com/what-is-the-moral-of-snow-white/. Accessed 11 Jul. 2018. "Why Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is still loved 80 years on." 21 Dec. 2017, http://lwlies.com/articles/snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs-at-80/. Accessed 11 Jul. 2018. 7/6/2018 0 Comments U1a3: Four Fairy taleshansel and gretelCharacter Archetypes:
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Little Red Riding HoodCharacter Archetypes:
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RumpelstiltskinCharacter Archetypes:
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Situational archetypesQuest:
Rapunzal finds out she is the lost princess. Character archetypesThe Hero:
- At the end, Flynn saves Rapunzel by cutting her hair. This results in Gothel's death, which gives Rapunzel freedom. - "Hero as a lover" and rebellious (steals the royal crown)
- Also the Damsel in Distress because she is: naive, beautiful, and Flynn rescues her from Gothel. Friendly Beasts:
- Like a trickster, Maximus makes the plot funnier when he is with Flynn - Helps Flynn escape prison by asking the Duckling friends for help, which is going against the law especially how Maximus is the lead horse of the guard.
- Pascal is very protective of Rapunzel. For example, Pascal is extremely cautious of Flynn when Flynn enters the tower for the first time. The Shadow:
- Isolates Rapunzel from the world. - Gothel is the enemy of all the characters because she causes the sufferings of others. -She is sly, wicked, immoral, and a great manipulator. symbolic archetypesThe Threshold: As Rapunzel grows up, she notices that she never goes outside. Gothel prevents Rapunzel from interacting with the outside world by isolating her in a tall tower. Rapunzel does not recognize the outside environment, but she must leave the tower to complete her quest. Rapunzel shows her effort and determination to see the floating lanterns by adapting to a new environment (outside of the tower). In her journey, Rapunzel talks to a lot of people and encounters unusual animals. For example, Rapunzel jumps on Flynn when they encounter a small rabbit. The Tower:
Light vs. Darkness:
Works Cited
Kenya Brook Reed. Light vs. Dark in "Tangled," 8 Aug. 2013, https://kbr08.weebly.com/film- explorer/light-vs-dark-in-tangled. Accessed 5 July 2018. "Disney's Tangled: Rapunzel Realizes She's the Lost Princess." Youtube, uploaded by Disney Movie Geek, 9 July 2017, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9Xco4S4ph0. ![]() Plot Summary Beauty and the Beast is a classic fairy tale that teaches children to "not judge a book by its cover." The story begins with an old beggar, who is actually an enchantress, turning an arrogant and handsome prince into an ugly beast. Years later, a father leaves for the market and asks his daughter the presents she wants. Belle is the most beautiful and kindest daughter who just asks for a rose. A popular guy in town, Gaston, wishes to marry Belle, but she does not want to marry him as he is an arrogant hunter. A storm prevents the father from returning home, and he eventually finds a castle for shelter where magical household items welcome him. The ugly Beast appears and locks the father up in a dungeon. Belle finds her father in a castle where he locked up. Belle offers to exchange her life for her father's, and she stays in the castle. As days go by, Belle slowly learns that the Beast is actually nice despite his terrifying appearance. One day, the Beast gives Belle a magic mirror that allows her to see her family. Belle returns home, and learns that Gaston is planning attack the Beast. The servants remove the villagers from the castle, but Gaston stabs the Beast. Belle tells the Beast that she loves him before the last petal falls, which breaks the spell. The Beast turns into a handsome young man, and the objects return into humans. They all lived happily ever after.
The elements that contribute to telling this lesson are: a recognizable beginning and ending, good and evil characters, poverty and royalty, conflict and resolution, and magic and enchantment.
-Gaston and his friends are the antagonists/villains of the story who try to kill the Beast. Gaston and his friends create problems that challenges the protagonist throughout the story. Gaston is handsome, but he is more evil than the ugly Beast. Gaston proves that good always wins as he dies in the end due to his immoral actions. -The Beast suffers from the spell because he isolates himself and feels hopeless. The Beast undergoes a "Transformation" as he finds true love with Belle. The Beast originally is an arrogant and mean person, but he changes by being gentle and caring near the end.
![]() 2. Comment on how this tale speaks to a modern audience through modern reinterpretations and popular culture. Beastly is a modern interpretation of Beauty and the Beast. In the movie, Kyle is a young and handsome teenager who strongly believes that a person's appearance is more important than anything. Due to Kyle's arrogance, he pranks Kendra who is a witch disguised as a gothic teenager at school. Beastly is very similar to the original tale and still gives out the same moral lesson. Kyle has two years to find someone who can love him as a beast and kiss him to turn him back into a human, or else he will be a beast forever. Kyle falls in love with a beautiful and nice girl named Lindy. At the end, Kyle learns that a person's worth is not based on their appearance, but only what's inside. Although there are differences between both fairy tales, they both send out the same message. Beastly targets teen audiences because the movie impacts them more about this message. Beastly allows teenagers to see a deeper understanding of the message in Beauty and the Beast as it is in a teenager's perspective, which makes it more relatable. Teenagers can find Beastly helpful as they usually look for love or experience during adolescence. Furthermore, teenagers should really pay close attention and create healthy relationships without looking at only appearances. Hopefully through this movie, teenagers can understand the significance of true beauty being on the inside not only on the outside because looks can be very deceiving (appearance vs. reality). Beastly also revolves around technology and the use of social media, which is different from the original Beauty and the Beast. Overall, this fairytale possess a timeless quality as there are still modern interpretations about this fairytale. In addition, Beauty and the Beast always inspires children and other audiences to not judge someone based on looks. The songs in Beauty and the Beast makes this tale a timeless classic. This fairy tale is easily used to get a strong message across the world through the use of entertainment. The strong love between Belle and the Beast are not created by looks, but only through the aim to change for someone's benefits (the Beast changes for Belle and vice versa). There are many morals learned throughout this special tale, which gives it a timeless quality and popularity. Works Cited
Washington, Arlene. “13 'Beauty and the Beast' Adaptations.” The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2017, https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/13-beauty-beast-adaptations-985165/item/la-belle-la-b ete- 1946-12-adaptations-985282. Accessed 4 July 2018. Shmoop. Beauty and the Beast (1991), https://www.shmoop.com/beauty-and-the-beast/summary.html. Accessed 4 July 2018. "New Beastly Movie Trailer - Official" Youtube, uploaded by ClevverTv, 20 Apr. 2010, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Neo6W1f7hyY. James, Christopher. "Historical Circuit: 'Beauty and the Beast' Remains a Timeless Classic." Awards Circuit, 27 Mar 2018, http://www.awardscircuit.com/2018/03/27/historical-review-beauty-and-the-beast-remains-a-timeless-classic/. Accessed 4 July 2018. |