We’re more than halfway through, so you have a feeling for how well this story plays as contemporary realism, and to a lesser degree you have a sense of the text as interpretation of Othello. This is a required posting, wherein I’d like to have your thoughts about the film. You need choose only one of the bullet points below. You may do more if the spirit moves you. Remember to read other postings as well.
The Iago character “Hugo” is surprisingly placed as a pseudo narrator (as he gets the opening monologue about “flying”, “jealousy”, and “being a hawk”).
• Does his envy and his path to getting even ring true for you?
• Do the issues of jealousy and covert racism seem authentically portrayed?
• The film purports to convey the reality of your generation’s relationships, both romance and friendship. Do you recognize yourselves in the characters on screen? Where most and where least?
Monday, May 23, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
12th Night Discussion Questions (Required)
Please choose among the following questions and weigh in with your thoughts at least once.
What motifs do you see in Twelfth Night that echo those of other comedies we have read or that you have seen or read previously?
What elements here seem unique or different to you?
How does this play present gender roles? How much seems to you like a modern interpretation of the filmmaker, and what from Shakespeare’s time?
What ideas about love surface here? Whose love do you see as most real? Most realistic?
What do you see as the purpose of disguise in the play? Does Viola really need to be disguised at all? What does she gain from her identity as Cesario?
What motifs do you see in Twelfth Night that echo those of other comedies we have read or that you have seen or read previously?
What elements here seem unique or different to you?
How does this play present gender roles? How much seems to you like a modern interpretation of the filmmaker, and what from Shakespeare’s time?
What ideas about love surface here? Whose love do you see as most real? Most realistic?
What do you see as the purpose of disguise in the play? Does Viola really need to be disguised at all? What does she gain from her identity as Cesario?
Monday, May 9, 2011
Comedy, Act 3: Two Questions
Nice work last class directing Adriana and Luciana (and nice job, Allie and Anna!). It was amazing how well that scene came to life as we imagined it together, trying on various ideas. Well done!
Here are a couple of thoughts to steer us into Act 3. Post if you choose—not required this time around. See you Monday!
1. How do the two Dromios compare with one another? Talk specifically about their language and then their actions.
2. How would you stage scene 1? Know that we'll be working on this scene in class as it's physically quite entertaining. So, be creative!
Here are a couple of thoughts to steer us into Act 3. Post if you choose—not required this time around. See you Monday!
1. How do the two Dromios compare with one another? Talk specifically about their language and then their actions.
2. How would you stage scene 1? Know that we'll be working on this scene in class as it's physically quite entertaining. So, be creative!
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