Summary of Act 1 Act 2 and Act 2

Act 1

In act one it is the opening of a happy atomosphere which continue throughout the play. Leonato the governor of Messianos delighted to welcome and entertain the Price of Aragon. He welcome Don Pedro in his house. Beatrice and Benedick are quarreling, but Claudio speaks of his love for Hero.  Also Leonato is told of a false rumor about Don Pedro's intentions. In this Act Don John begins mischief.

Act 2
In Act 2 a masked ball was held. Each couple come down someone over hears a coversation of love by Don Pedro. In the festive celebration Don John pretends to mistake the diguised Claudio for Benedick and tells him Don Pedro is courting Hero for himself and Claudo is convicted by ths betrayal. Also in this Act Benedick is tricked into believing Beatrice is in love with him by Leonato, Don Pedro and Claudio.

Act 3

Beatrice is tricked into believeing that Benedick  is in love with her

Don John and and Claudio are bother decieved by Don John's slader of Hero. (Hero in her window with another man)

The watchman makes an arrest.

Hero is preparing for her wedding

Leonato is too busy to listen to Dogberry's report on the arrest..

Questions

Shakespeare was written in the summer of 1600.

Thre Basic plots in the plays are Benedick and Beatrice fallind in love, Don John plan to destroy Claudio and Hero's love for each other .

Beatrice and Benedick does not believe in even the thought of love of love. On the other hand, Hero and Claudio are very romantic and hopelessly in love with each. In all Benedick and Beatrice hate love whilw Caluadio and Hero love the idea of being in love with each other.

Dogberry and his amatur police accidently solve a crime.

Don John vows to ruin his brother's plan to woo hero.

Claudio loves Hero, the only daughter of Leanato.

Group 2 Homew Work

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Shakespeare & The Elizabethan Theatre: Group 2

                                   William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was born on April, 23rd 1564 in Stratford-in-Avon, northwest of London. This date is based on record of his baptism on April 26th.

Shakespeare's father John was a successful glove marker and a businessman who held a number of positions in the town government. His mother whose maiden name was Mary Arden, was the daughter of his father's landlord.

There is no written evidence of Shakespeare's boyhood, not even a name on a school attendance list. However, given his father's statue, it is highly probable that he attended the Stratford Grammar School, where he acquired knowledge of Latin.

In November, the year 1582 William Shakespeare received a license to marry. At this time Anne would have been 26 and William 18. A considerable age difference to William Shakespeare, whom at the time was still under the age of consent (21). It is apparent that Anne Hathaway became pregnant prior to marriage which would have no doubt caused a scandal for both of the families. Some writers have made much of the fact that Shakespeare left his wife and children behind and he went into London not long after his twins were born. However, he visited his family in Stratford regularly during his years as a playwright, and they may have lived with him for a long time in London.

Shakespeare became connected with the theatre in the late 1580's and earlyn1590's. By 1594, however, he had become a part owner and the principal playwright of the Lord Chamberlain's Men, one of the most successful theatre companies in London.

In 1599, the company built the famous Globe theatre on the South bank of the Thame River, in Southwark. This is where most of Shakespeare plays were performed.

William Shakespeare did not think to himself that he was a man of letters. He wrote his plays to be performed and did not bring out editions of them for the reading public. The first published edition of his work, called The First Folio, was issued in 1623 by two members of his theatre company, John Heminges and Henery Condell, and contained thirty-six of the thirty-seven plays now attributed to him.

In about 1610, William Shakespeare retired to Standfort, though he continued to write plays. April 23rd 1616 he died and was buried in Holy Trinity Church in Stratford because it was a common practice to move bodies after burial to make room for others.

Timeline of Praise

No other English writer has won such universal and enthusiastic praise from critic and fellow praise from critics and fellow writers. Here are sample of that praise, shown on a timeline from Shakespeare's day to our won:

·         Ben Jonson (1572-1667) “He was not of an age, but for all time!"

·         A.C.Bradley (1851-1935) "Where his power or art is fully exerted, it really does resemble that of nature."

·         T.S.Eliot (1888-1965) "About any one so great as Shakespeare it is probable that we can never be right............."

                Elizabethan Theatre

Prior to the reign of Elizabeth I, theatre companies made a living by travelling around the country looking for large audiences to perform. When Queen Elizabeth came to power and throughout her reign, she fostered the rise and formalization of English drama. It was during her era that drama began to be recognized as a complex art form to be appreciated, loved and critiqued by the masses. Queen Elizabeth’s own interest in drama led to this increasing interest.

           

When Shakespeare was twelve years old, an actor named James Burbage built London’s first theatre, called simply ‘The Theatre’, just beyond the city walls in Shoreditch. Actors- even prominent and well-to-do actors like Burbage- occupied a strange place in London society; they were frowned upon by the city fathers but were wildly popular with the common people.

            In 1597, the city fathers closed down ‘The Theatre’. In late 1598, Richard Burbage (James’s son) and his men dismantled it and hauled it in pieces across the Thames to Southwark. It took them six months to rebuild it, and when they did they renamed it the ‘Globe’.

            Critics dispute the exact shape and structure of this building however many believe it was round and octagonal. Shakespeare makes reference to the building in Henry V calling it “this wooden O”. It is believed that the design and structure of this building was derived from the beat-baiting and bull-baiting rings built in Southwark.

            The building could seat in excess of 2500; but actors had to project their voices to be heard.          Back then, there was no technology which is utilized in the theatre today.  Sound effects, special lighting, scenery and all the modern amenities now used to enhance productions were entirely absent. The actors were forced to use their own abilities to compensate for the lack of technology.

            In 1613 a cannon was fired as a part of a performance of Henry VIII set the theatre’s thatched roof on fire and destroyed it. The patrons escaped unharmed, but the Globe was completely destroyed.

           

Building a replica of Shakespeare’s Globe was American actor Sam Wanamaker’s dream. After long years of fund-raising construction, the theatre opened its doors full season on June 8, 1997.

            Like the earlier Globe, this one was also made of wood, with a thatched rood and lime plaster covering the walls.

            During the late 16^th century, Elizabethan drama became fully- developed. Playwrights turned away from basing their plays on the religious aspects of society and began writing more sophisticated plays. Drawing on models from ancient Greece and Rome, writers introduced tragedies- plays in which disaster befalls the hero/heroine. Dramatists also began writing their plays in carefully construed of unrhymed verse, using fanciful language and making the words play a vivid image in the viewers minds.

 

Shakespeare




William Shakespeare was born in April 23rd 1564. His parenst were John Shakespeare and Marry Arden. They lived on Henley Street, having married around 1557.  William was the third child for John and Mary Shakespeare. Shakespeare's life wasn't was not recorded fully so Shakespeare probably attended King Edward VI Grammar School in Stratford from the age of seven EdwardVI, the king honoured in the school's name, had in the mid-16th century diverted money from the dissolation of the monastries to endow a network of grammar schools to "propagate good literature... throughout the kingdom", but the school had originally been set up by the Guild of the Holy Cross a church institution in the town, early in the 15th century^.It was further endowed by a Catholic chaplain in 1482. It was free to male children in Stratford and it is presumed that the young Shakespeare attended, although this cannot be confirmed because the school's records have not survived.

From the will of her late father it seems that Anne Hathaway brought a dowry to the marriage. A dowry was an amount of money, goods, and property that the bride would bring to the marriage. It was also referred to as her marriage portion. The arrangements for the wedding of Anne Hathaway and William Shakespeare would have been with the local church. Weddings were always a religious ceremony, conducted by a minister. There were no Registry Office marriages or marriages conducted by a Justice of the Peace. The first stage was Crying the Banns, announcing a couples intention to marry. The same procedure still applies to Church marriages in England today. The intention to marry must be announced in the church three times on three consecutive Sundays or holy days. This allows time for any objections to be raised or pre-contracts to be discovered. Any marriage not published before hand was considered clandestine and illegal. An alternative, faster, route to legalising a ceremony required a marriage bond which acted as security and proof to a bishop that the issue of a marriage licence was lawful with a sworn statement that there were no pre-contracts. The existence of such a marriage bond would require only one reading of the Banns, thus speeding the marriage process. 

Mr. William Shakespeare's wrote many plays and poems some of these area:

• Anthony and Cleopatra
• Coriolanus
• Hamlet
• Julius Caesar
• As you like it
• Love's Labour's Lost
• Merchant of Venice
• Taming the Shrew
• Winter's Tale
• Merry Wives of Windsor
• Two Gentlemen of Verona

Throughout Shakespeare’s life we see many changes in his style of writing. His early works include many well-known plays such as The Comedy of Errors, and Taming of the Shrew. Obviously these plays were acknowledged by the public; thus provoking Greene’s jealousy by 1592. While the play houses were closed from 1592-1594 William wrote many of his sonnets and some plays, including Love’s Labour’s Lost and Two Gentlemen of Verona. His sonnets, however, were not published until much later. By 1594 he was publishing a steady stream of plays which caused him to be the most popular playwright in England at that time. After this peak we see Shakespeare’s style shift to darkness and tragedy. Some of the plays he wrote include Hamlet, Macbeth, King Lear, and Othello. Any comedies he did write were noticeably un-humorous. There are many opinions as to why he made this switch in style; some suggest it was family-related, and others suggest it was because he wanted to please the crowds. In any event, his vision switched to light-hearted romance by 1608 and he wrote plays such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Tempest. Shakespeare’s works after he left the stage in 1611 were Henry III, Two Noble Kinsmen, and Cardenio. Unfortunately these were not his most popular. Whatever the style, this is just a small taste of the vast amount of writing Shakespeare did in his lifetime. Each work was unique and full of genius.

William Shakespeare’s influence has spread throughout generations. His works are some of the most well-known and well-loved. Since the 16th century people have been exposed to his writings. The folk of his era knew him and his work, and today his plays are being read for pleasure, taught in schools, and performed in theaters. His plays and sonnets have their own style and characteristics different from any other. His words are eloquent, his characters are dramatic, and his style is treasured. He was the quintessence of a literary genius. William Shakespeare can easily be labeled as one of the most influential writers throughout history.

Elizabethan Era

The English Elizabethan Era is one of the most fascinating periods in the History of England. The Elizabethan Era is named after the greatest Queens of England - Queen Elizabeth I. The Elizabethan Era is not only famous for the Virgin Queen but also for the era itself - Great Explorers, such as Sir Francis Drake and Walter Raleigh. The era of the very first Theatres in England - William Shakespeare, the globe Theatre and Christopher Marlowe! The people of the era - the Famous Figures who featured in the history of this era such as the Queen's love Robert Dudley, the sinister Dr. John Dee, the intrigues of the spy-master Sir Francis Walsingham and the Queen's chief advisor Sir William Cecil (Lord Burghley). Religion - Politics - Executions - Crime and Punishment all played their part in the Elizabethan era! And so did the commoners.

Opera De Nice


Built in 1885, on approval of Charles Garnier, this establishment is in its design the last theatre with Italian.
The radiation of the OPERA OF NICE, directed by Paul-Emile Fourny, is national: it is classified among the first of the theatres which account Association “Meeting of the Opera houses of France”. This national recognition is justified by the quality of the spectacles, but also by the technical possibilities offered by the Large Auditorium of Acropolis - size of the plate, accoustics - and by the beauty of the theatre of the Opera.
In addition, the OPERA OF NICE leads cultural and social actions to destinations of the pupils, students, reprocessed and handicapped people, receives companies of ballets invited, sets of music baroque, leaders, and also initiates national and international rounds in order to divide and to enrich its artistic sensitivity in contact with other public.

Letter to the Editor

                                                                                      Nut Grove 

                                                                                   St John's

                                                                                   Antigua

                                                                                   3rd November 2010

The Daily Observer

High Street 

St John's Parish 

Antigua

Dear Editor:

                    I am writing this letter to express grievance in what I saw occur today on Market Street. 

     In my country we discriminate against bearded men however, I was disappointed to witness the flogging of a well known Rastafarian called John Power. Sir/Madam an incident occurred when a young woman was reportedly raped and her companion was killed by a bearded man or Rastafarian. 

I've heard talks around the village after the incident many person voice their concern via the newspaper requesting that Rastafarian should be placed behind barbed wire, publicly shaved, publicly flogged and many other humiliating treatment. Is this right I asked myself?

Watching John Power been beaten was a horrifying sight to behold after what he had done for we the people of this village,all our problem he never refused. I was very disappointed and sadden  with the people for been so judgmental. Sir/Madam would you believe an old woman took it in her hand to stone that poor man and all he said was "Peace and Love".

In Conclusion Editor these questions still remain in my head. Is this right in the sight of God? Must all Rastafarian pay for the price of one mistake and finally Should they be judged by us or by God our heavenly father. This is not to be answered by me Sir/Madam but by everyone who is reading this article.


Your Sincerely ,


Disgruntled Citizen 

Literature HW

1. What are some of the narrative techniques Roger Mais uses in the novel Brotherman? 

In the book Brotherman Roger Rais uses many narrative Techniques some are Allusion, foreshadowing  Theme Point of View and Foreshadow these are mainly used at the beginning of ever chapters where the villages spoke about issues that are going to follow up in the chapters.
Point of View the way in which Brotherman present the story. In the book he gives details about different character and their ways of thinking and how they view life on a whole.
The different theme in Brotherman depicts all the character behave and attitude toward their environment. In most of the chapters it changes mood to introduce new scenes.

2 How does Roger Mais develop characterization?

Roger Mais developed characterization by making the characters seem vivid, real and alive. He created the characters such as Brotherman, Girlie etc. by making them seems lifelike as possible in the novel. Roger Mais used a character Profile where he gives names, age, nationality and hometown and other important information needed for the characters in the novel. 

3. What is the Setting?

The setting of the book Brotherman is in Jamaica in the 'ghetto' areas.

What are some theme?

Love
Hatred
Jealousy
Poverty
Abuse
Betrayal
Religion
Envy
Greed

5. Discuss the different plots in the book.
In the beginning of the book it started with Bra Ambo and Brother Man. Bra Ambo approached Brother man with some obeah equpimemts which in Jamaica was illegal. Being the God fearing man he was Brother Man turned him down.From that day rivalry started between those two men it was  like the good against the evil and it continued on in the book.

At the beginning of the book Cordelia was very sick Brother Man healed her however, her son became very ill and she visited brotherman he prayed but nothing happen. Out of the greatness of his heart he gave her money to take the child to a hospital she did but, she did not haveenough faith and patience to wait. Therefore she began dealing with obeah with Bra ambo which drove her crazy and the end result was the she murdering her son.

How is foreshadowing displayed in the book

6. In the book Girlie and Papcita were always arguing. Papcita constantly cheated on her flirted with other women and girlie was well aware. Girlie was loving and cared for Papcita the best way she could. In the latter part of the book Girlie became tired of Papcita constantly hitting her therefore she took out her anger by killing him. In the book the constant argument and frightening was leading up to something dreadful in the end.

7.  List examples of flashbacks

Brotherman spoke about his life before he became a  religious man and also Brother spoke about Minette's life before he met her.

8. In the book Brotherman religion played a huge part. It had Biblical allusion in which Brother man was being compared to Jesus as a healer and a Savior.  The picture on the cover of the book displays the comparison to him as Jesus . Minette and Jesmina were being compared to the two women who washed Jesus body after the crucifixion which wasdisplayed the scence in which Brotherman was stonedin the streets

Literature HW

Home Work Literature

Roger Mais

1.
.Roger Mais was born on August 11th 1990 in Kingston Jamaica into a  brown middle class respectable middleclass family and came to mautrity in the 1930's. He entered Calabar High School but mad little of the certificate he obtained from the age of 17 years to his 30's he earned his living in a variety of jobs, officework, selling insurance, oveseer on a banana plantation as a reporter-photographer and a variety other jornalistic occupation.

Roger Mais launched his career as a journalist and contributor for the weekly newspaper. He wrote several plays, reviews and short stories for newspapers. He used this approach to reach his local audience and to primarily push for a nation identity and colonialism.

In early 1930 he began writing. He left Jamaica for the UK in 1952 but whilst in France in 1954 where he discovered that he had cancer. He returned to Jamaica attempting to finish a fourth novel but died before its completion in 1955.

2.


In Roger Mais’ Brother Man, Rastas were viewed in this way: The leading newspapers played up the angle that a community of bearded men in their midst, formed together into a secret cult, was a menace to public safety. People began writing letters to the press. All bearded men should be placed behind barbed wire. They should be publicly washed and shaved! They should be banished to Africa. They should be sterilized. They should be publicly flogged. They became identified with a certain political party. They should be denied the vote. They were, in fact, potential rapists and murderers all. In contemporary Jamaica, on the other hand, Rastas have come to represent an odd kind of respectability. Rasta values, bolstered by ital cuisine and a certain fastidious refusal of the latest trends and crazes, are perceived to be wholesome, old-fashioned, and desirable in the world of bling we live in today.

3.  
Brother Man is Roger Mais's best novel because it reflects all of the author's varied talents. Here, good and evil in the Jamaican slums are brought to life. The book details the origins of the Rastafarian cult and the hero's Christ-like walk against a chorus of ordinary people.

Literary Terms

Prose Friction
Novels: A fictional pros work with a relatively long and often complex plot, unusally divided into long chapters.

Novellas: a fictional prose wrok that is longer than a short story but shorter than a novel.

Short Storie: A variet of small prose friction.

Elements of Prose Friction
NarrativeTechinque: the styple of telling the story. Concentrate on teh order of events and on their details in evlauating a writer's technique.

Point of View: the perspective on events of the narrator or a harcter in a story.

Characterization: the way in which the writer potray the character in a book, play or movie.

Seting: the period in time and place in which the events of the story are said to occur.

Theme: the central idea of a story or runs through a text.

Plot: the story or sequence of event in something such as a novel, play movie, how it unfolds.

Style: the lanuage of a poem or story primarily literal or figurative. Maner of expression.

Literary Devices: An identifiable ruke of thumb, convention or struture that is emplye d in literature abd story telling.

Imagery: descrpitive lanuage that evokes sequence of speech sounds.

Syllabes:A unit of oganization for a sequence of speech sounds.

Irony: humour based on using words to suggest the opposition of their literal meaning.

Satire: the experience of the vicesor follies of an indiviual, usuall with a view to correcting it.

Allusion: Abrief refrence to person to a person, place things, events or idea in history of literature.\


Stuructual Devices
Streams of consciousness: a narratve made that seeks to potray an indiviuaks point of view by giving the written equivalent of the character's thought processors.

Interior Monologue: A narrative technique that exhibits the thoughts through passing through the minds of the protoganists.

Flashback: An interjected scence that takes the narrative back in time from the recent or current point the story has reached.

Forshawdow: Hints of clues that suggest the events of what is in the action of play or story.

Time Frame: A period durng which something takes place or is projected to occur.

Motif: any recurring element that has symbolic significance in a story.

Juxtapositon: two objects or text that oppose one another.


Types of Friction
Humorous Fiction
Science Fiction
Histrical Fiction
Relistic Fiction
Animal Fiction
Traditional Fiction
Fantasy Fiction
mystery Fiction

Literary Context
 Social: the identical or similar social levls and social roles as a whle tht influences the indivual of group.

Polictical: this reflect the enviroment in which is produced indicating it's pupose or agenda.

Religous: this reflects the time in which something takes palce or was craeted and how that influnces, how you interpret it.

Ethnic: reflects on the chracteristics of people or group sharing common and distintive religion and belief.

Cultural the way in which a person grow up It 's also the location where the person lives.