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The use of sound in a film can have a significant impact on how the audience reacts to it. Spike Lee exemplifies this in the latter half of the second-to-last scene, effectively reinforcing and reflecting the mood of the crowd. The mise en scene in this scene includes subtle symbolism that plays into the subconscious […]

In the short stories ‘The Doll’s House’, ‘Her First Ball’ both by Katherine Mansfield and ‘Thinking of Bagheera’ by Owen Marshall, important ideas were developed for the purpose of showing the contrast between naive attitudes of youth and cynicism of age. An important idea developed in ‘The Doll’s House’ was the prejudice of upper class […]

The portrayals of violence and horror in Siegfried Sassoon’s “Survivors” and Wilfred Owen’s “The Dead-Beat” showcase both similarities and differences stemming from the influence of Sassoon’s poetry on Owen’s work. The title “Survivors” itself suggests the tragedy of World War I that the soldiers fought through, and highlights their resilience as well as the potentially […]

In Tennessee Williams’ ‘Streetcar Named Desire’, the character of the protagonist Blanche is created by Williams to be facing great change, and is facing the pull between her internal flaws and the external forces pushing this change . By showing this change in accordance within the confines of a modern domestic tragedy, it becomes inherently […]

The ‘Shawshank Redemption’ is a powerful film that displays many emotions predominately hope and despair. The directors of this film have used a range of tools to highlight these emotions, they are shown by: camera techniques, lighting, imagery and suggestion. It is possible that what you can’t see suggests a more powerful action that what […]

The Convict appears to have a slight inconsistency at the outset, as it is composed in the traditional style of a ballad (as preferred by Wordsworth), featuring a lively and cheerful rhythm. Wordsworth’s adherence to a strict poetic form in The Convict may be appropriate for the first stanza, yet it soon proves to clash […]

Both Fair Stood the Wind for France by H. E. Bates, and Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks are novels concerned with and set during the time of World War. Because of this, both authors use symbols and imagery endlessly to both deliberately enhance their plot, and to subjectively give different meanings and ambiguity to details. The […]

Throughout the play, Thea Elvsted is a foil to Hedda. She acts as a contrast to the main character in both personality and looks; Hedda being tall, thin with sharp features whilst Thea is smaller, with soft features and a more womanly body. Thus Thea is often used, during the script, to differentiate from Hedda […]

In Tennyson’s poem ‘Mariana’ he uses the imagery of decay to help suggest the extreme isolation in which the female character exists in. The description of her surroundings ‘… rusted nails. .. broken sheds looked sad and strange … Weeded and worn the ancient thatch… the lonely moated grange.. . ‘ let us see that […]

The social, historical, and political context of ‘Our Country’s Good’ has captivated me. Its ability to connect the treatment of prisoners and punishment systems from the past to current issues provokes thought and interest. This play effectively raises important political and social questions while also entertaining its audience through the characters’ personal narratives. The selected […]

The purpose of our piece was to inform the audience of what actually went on in the German labour camps, and to inform the audience of what it was like to be a child in year 1960’s in the time when there were so many problems with Northern Ireland (and still today and before that). […]

In his essay Tragedy and the Common Man, Arthur Miller writes of how ‘the common man is as apt a subject for tragedy in its highest sense as kings were’, and uses the protagonist, Eddie Carbone, an as illustration of the ‘common man’. Miller has a unique perspective on tragedy, and tries to reinvent its […]

AN may be explained by the cultural perception of attractiveness, which equates beauty with being thin in western society. This belief is reinforced by the media through TV, magazines, fashion and celebrity lifestyles, causing individuals to strive for thinness. However, Hoek’s research challenges this explanation as it was found that in the Caribbean, where being […]

Witness an engaging performance of Billy Elliot at Victoria Palace by Remove drama sets on Thursday, 7th June. The play narrates a heartening story of a working-class young boy who uncovers his inclination towards dancing. Billy Elliot, an eleven-year-old boy whose father is a miner, accidentally finds a ballet class while on his way to […]

In ‘A streetcar named desire’, Tennessee Williams employs stage directions, color, and symbolism to emphasize his point. As a play meant to be performed in front of an audience, these techniques enable Williams to guide his meaning in a subconscious manner. While the dialogue primarily impacts the audience, symbolism allows them to connect different parts […]

The significance of the government’s use of propaganda to end the strike early was crucial as Britain was quickly depleting its coal supplies. This led to other countries such as India manufacturing their own supplies which could have resulted in Britain losing its import market and consequently experiencing economic hardship. Fortunately, by April 1925, Baldwin […]

Despite being frightening, The Woman In Black provided overall enjoyment. The play’s second half was particularly shocking, compared to the first which lacked sudden actions and intense scenes. Although the actual woman was not frequently shown, it could have worked in the play’s favor as it would have made her appearance less realistic. Additionally, if […]

The ability of composers of satire to expose human faults and follies reflects their talents to mirror the way society acts, causing their respective audiences to reflect, judge and recognize the need for reform. Animal Farm, Orwell’s allegorical critique of the Russian Revolution, reveals the innate malevolence of mankind through the corruption and perversion of […]

There are very few moments in modern theatrical history that are truly worth recalling. In 1947, however, Tennessee Williams’ ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ was instrumental in revolutionising the very mindset of the theatrical world. To Williams, the polite drawing room comedy, which was still the staple diet available for the theatregoer, was unrealistic. In response, […]

We went to the Fortune Theatre in London on Tuesday 2nd March to watch “Women in Black”. The plot revolves around a young lawyer, Arthur Kipps seeking advice from an actor. He narrates his story about visiting Eelmarsh house to deal with some affairs, where he encounters the enigmatic Jenet Humphrey’s, the woman in black. […]

Borne out of Puiu’s own burgeoning hypochondria and the tragic events surrounding the death of one elderly man, The Death of Mr Lazarescu takes an unflinching look at society’s disregard for the ailing and elderly. Dante Remus Lazarescu lives in a small flat in the city of Bucharest his wife died ten years ago and […]

Joining Liverpool in 1996, Michael Owen demonstrated his potential as a forward while still in training. In his debut season with Liverpool, he secured victory in the 1996 FA Youth Cup before marking his first senior goal for the club versus Wimbledon on May 6th, 1997. Additionally, he holds distinction as England u15’s top scorer […]