The most notable contents in this act when Chris exposes Joe as the charlatan as he is. This completely changes the mood of the play, as a once affable Joe, seems to be viewed and portrayed as the swinderler of the play.
This act is very much full of conflict as Chris and George appear to have a quarell (which also involves Ann in the middle), Kate also gets involved with Chris and the atmosphere of the play seems to take a downward turn. The first act didn't really have too much afflicting content so the second act appeared to be a rather different atmosphere from the former.
This act has a more emphasised tragic feel to it than the first. Act 1 seems to lay out the story, it sets the scene for the reader and lets in the relationships. Act 2 on the otherhand has a darker tone for it, filled with angst and tense relations.
The themes within this Act are very analogous to those of the first act, however they are amplified and this is obvious within the stage directions and the content itself.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Act 1 - All My Sons - Journal Notes
In act one we discover the characters traits and relations with one another. We see Joe becoming the main centre of attention, particularly in his garden, when we begin to see Nature becoming a revolving source of imagery with Joe's tree falling down in the wind. As this tree holds a great significance, it resembles some themes, such as Death, Mystery and Upset (though upset can derive from bereavement).
As the tree is a monument to the disappearance of Larry on the 25th November we begin to learn the story of Joe's business experience and how he could of got into trouble with the law.
The most notable device so far within Act 1 is the imagery used to a obvious effect.
The themes present so far are, Mystery, Death, Deception, Love and Companionship.
Joe
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Essay
The Great Gatsby is told by the narrator Nick Carraway. From this first person perspective, it gives the reader a more in depth insight into all the characters emotions, appearance and relationships. The narration deciphers the tale as a story of adultery, murder, love and companionship.
One notable device used within the book is the use of imagery. The book offers itself to some very clear and clever imagery that has now become iconic. The imagery provides the reader with an insight to emotions and in some cases creates foreshadowing. For example the green light at the end of Daisy's dock. The light represents all Gatsyby's hopes and dreams as it is the distance from past to present, from Gatsby succeeding in love to lusting over it. Alternatively it connotes some themes from the book,for example jealousy, relating to Gatsby's relationship with Tom or perhaps everyone's relationship with Gatsby and his wealthy lifestyle. This use of imagery lends itself to many interpretations of the book, depending on how the reader depicts the imagery. Furthermore it also gives the reader a wider understanding of the setting and can begin to get inside the mind of Gatsby and reflect on his emotions.
A very prominent, notable element of The Great Gatsby is the structure and pace of the book. The pace can at times really change the whole genre of a chapter and twist and turn the readers interpretation of characters. For example, chapter two see's Nick bonding with Tom and Tom initiating Myrtle into Nick. So this chapter could potentially lend itself to many themes such as love, lust, deceit and adultery. One way this chapter gets all these themes in is the use of the pace. The chapter is fast paced, included several locations and within one of the shorter chapters in the book, the pace goes from Tom showing off his mistress to punching her in the nose. This is very episodic much like a dramatic thriller. If this chapter was compared with something on television today, it could be related with a soap opera such as Eastenders. There is plenty of gossip and turning points involved to justify this.
The content of ideologies within the book can also effect how the book is told and the readers interpretation. The main ideology featured is The American Dream. Toying with the notion that going from the rough to the wealthy can make you happy and successful, however in The Great Gatsby the American Dream is given a twist and a bad press. For example, Gatsby is very wealthy and successful, holding parties every week, living in finery, yet it is clear he is not happy. In chapter V he says to Daisy - 'You always have a green light that burns all night at the end of your dock.’ it is clear Daisy is on his mind all the time, even when he is holding parties and spending his money. In The Great Gatsby, the American Dream simply didn't work.
Joe
One notable device used within the book is the use of imagery. The book offers itself to some very clear and clever imagery that has now become iconic. The imagery provides the reader with an insight to emotions and in some cases creates foreshadowing. For example the green light at the end of Daisy's dock. The light represents all Gatsyby's hopes and dreams as it is the distance from past to present, from Gatsby succeeding in love to lusting over it. Alternatively it connotes some themes from the book,for example jealousy, relating to Gatsby's relationship with Tom or perhaps everyone's relationship with Gatsby and his wealthy lifestyle. This use of imagery lends itself to many interpretations of the book, depending on how the reader depicts the imagery. Furthermore it also gives the reader a wider understanding of the setting and can begin to get inside the mind of Gatsby and reflect on his emotions.
A very prominent, notable element of The Great Gatsby is the structure and pace of the book. The pace can at times really change the whole genre of a chapter and twist and turn the readers interpretation of characters. For example, chapter two see's Nick bonding with Tom and Tom initiating Myrtle into Nick. So this chapter could potentially lend itself to many themes such as love, lust, deceit and adultery. One way this chapter gets all these themes in is the use of the pace. The chapter is fast paced, included several locations and within one of the shorter chapters in the book, the pace goes from Tom showing off his mistress to punching her in the nose. This is very episodic much like a dramatic thriller. If this chapter was compared with something on television today, it could be related with a soap opera such as Eastenders. There is plenty of gossip and turning points involved to justify this.
The content of ideologies within the book can also effect how the book is told and the readers interpretation. The main ideology featured is The American Dream. Toying with the notion that going from the rough to the wealthy can make you happy and successful, however in The Great Gatsby the American Dream is given a twist and a bad press. For example, Gatsby is very wealthy and successful, holding parties every week, living in finery, yet it is clear he is not happy. In chapter V he says to Daisy - 'You always have a green light that burns all night at the end of your dock.’ it is clear Daisy is on his mind all the time, even when he is holding parties and spending his money. In The Great Gatsby, the American Dream simply didn't work.
Joe
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