Gaiman' text compares to Shakespeare's text in a variety of ways but I think the most substantial correlation that can be made is the plot runs almost parallel to A Midsummer Night's Dream.
At first glance it is conspicuous that both modes of representation; the classic play and the graphic story incorporate fairy creatures, and other elements of the fantastical enchanted forest where all goes array in the name of love. I do think that the graphic form of representation is more comprehensive than the play's written form which contains befuddling words that are no longer used in contemporary language. The pictures also help to serve an explanatory function. Overall I have not had the chance to explore Gaiman's adaptation to the extent that I could formulate a definitive judgement on its nature but from what I have seen thus farNeil Gaiman's adapatation richens the level of understanding.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
My fellow classmates (catching up on blog)
My fellow classmates,
I got sick with a flu Sunday night :( I am sorry I couldn't make it to class on Monday. Below is my take on one of the relationships involved in Shakespeare's play. I would greatly appreciate it if anyone would like to provide any feedback/ fill me in about the classroom discussion I went through some of the blogs posted and left a few comments :).
I found that after reading A Midsummer Night's Dream that the social dynamics involved were rather intriguing. Out of the many relationships/ connections interwoven into the story I found one to be resonating due to its often unfortunate incorporation into the real world. Helena and Demetrius represent a rather cliche association to each other. The whole commonly illustrated concept of wanting what you can't have . Helena wants Demetrius and Demetrius desires Hermia who's heart is irrevocably given to Lysander. What a captivating conundrum :)But fortunately in the end, thanks to the efforts of the meddling fairies. Demetrius and Helena find what they want in each other... a sublime ending to a semi fairy tale.
I got sick with a flu Sunday night :( I am sorry I couldn't make it to class on Monday. Below is my take on one of the relationships involved in Shakespeare's play. I would greatly appreciate it if anyone would like to provide any feedback/ fill me in about the classroom discussion I went through some of the blogs posted and left a few comments :).
I found that after reading A Midsummer Night's Dream that the social dynamics involved were rather intriguing. Out of the many relationships/ connections interwoven into the story I found one to be resonating due to its often unfortunate incorporation into the real world. Helena and Demetrius represent a rather cliche association to each other. The whole commonly illustrated concept of wanting what you can't have . Helena wants Demetrius and Demetrius desires Hermia who's heart is irrevocably given to Lysander. What a captivating conundrum :)But fortunately in the end, thanks to the efforts of the meddling fairies. Demetrius and Helena find what they want in each other... a sublime ending to a semi fairy tale.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Ideas for thesis
I have a few ideas floating around in my mind but none that have emphatically shouted, " I'm what you should write your paper about!!!" Initially I thought about writing my paper on the conflict of war and how it instigates one to develop their sense of personal identity. I was going to explore not only literary works, but psychological theories on identity along with memoirs and autobiographical pieces on growing up in during war. The one thing holding me back from adopting this topic is the fact it is massive!!
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