Addiction Responding Task
Belgium is accredited for the creation of the theatrical style, unrealistic theatre; although unrealistic theatre is a blanket term incorporating Absurdist Theatre, Expressionism, Theatre of Cruelty and more. Non-realistic Theatre isn’t restricted to traditionally recreating life on stage, but it investigates evasive ideologies, intangible emotions and human existence; simply transforming reality. Addiction was an unrealistic piece of drama exploring the drug world, side effects and consequences of drug intake. Through the effective manipulation of masks, abstract props, generalised characters, social Existentialist morals, rhythmic movement, silhouettes, puppetry , a combination of realistic, unrealistic
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This piece of drama conveyed the dramatic meaning (moral), “The effect is of a background of magnificence cheapened by commercialism.” (O’Neil, 1922). Generalised, masked wealthy characters contributed to the dramatic meaning and symbolically emphasised their unawareness and carelessness for the disadvantaged. Techniques which were present in this activity were manipulated, personalised and incorporated into Addiction. In Addiction, Scene 8, masks were utilised to strip Darcy’s family of their identities and transform them into his memories. By masking his family members it allowed for most of the focus to be on Darcy and during the final stages of the scene all three memories were frozen creating a frozen tableau conveying the strong emotion of disappointment, thus establishing the disappointing mood of the scene and engaging the audience.
Tension drives a situation which is directed by the focus; tension can be created through including roles, characters surprise and mystery. Tension can be enhanced through the incorporation of unrealistic conventions, thus engaging the audience. In Addiction tension was created during and after conflict. These conflicts are caused by various characters which then is incentive for the plot. The tension of relationships between the Angel and Devil was evident when Angel and Devil’s
Conflict is the essence of drama. It can contrasts both inner e.g. when Sheila is deciding on whether to sell herself to the Jap’s. It can also be physical, an example
The source of tension in the first scene is very intense and it is building up throughout. The characters are upset because they were trying to fight but one of the sides didn’t want to start it so the just did it enough until the other people started the fight. Then they all get in a fight which then there is tension coming from two different sources in the text.
In contrast, by appearance of a horny sexual character, Joyce, viewers are positioned to see the danger of a woman as she rallies support which turns into a mob after she fails to proceed what she wants – sexual intercourse. However, the actions of main character, Edward, and the clothes worn him and more importantly, an awkward looks of him with scissors for hands positions the viewers to see him as a person who can't and never will fit in ordinary suburbia. Burton’s use of these characters is to convince viewer that whether conformity is good or bad, distinct individual is always to be left behind.
In an attempt to explain the process of conflict and its concepts, this paper will review the movie “Temptation.” In spirit, this paper will identify three major conflicts within the movie, as it relates to conflict resolution. In order to grasp a true concept and analyse this movie, the term conflict may be defined as “an expressed struggle between at least two interdependent parties who perceive incompatible goals, scarce resources, and interference from others in achieving their goals” (Wilmot & Hocker, 2011, p11).
he hesitation or decision-making issue within characters’ mind is regarded as an suspense. In “Just Lather, That’s All ”, the barber struggled in whether or not to kill the enemy who now infront of him. In the end, the barber did not want blood on his hand. Meanwhile, in “The sniper”, two snipers who were from different sides fought against each other in a war. While examining the corpse, the sniper discovered that the enemy was his brother. Also “The Black Cat” narrates the process of the protagonist from normal to committing a crime step-by-step. Internal conflict moves the story’s plot, thought the short stories “Just Lather, That's All”, “The Sniper” and “The Black Cat” respectively.
The protagonist fears, she may be forced to socialise with the inmates ‘smelling of pee’. Additionally expressing her feelings and obsession concerning hygiene. Unearthing Doris‘s neglected period of life, the saddest era of her being. In which recollections of Doris’s past history are triggered by present day objects such as; the wedding photograph of Doris and Wilfred represented to be a strong symbol, of the implication, in which Doris’s endless campaign against dust, has cause the glass to crack. Representing the destructive nature of Doris’s cleaning mania, and the separation of herself and Wilfred. Doris initial reminisces of the past, begin with thoughts like many of the elderly, of the golden days through coloured spectacles, in which the protagonist ruefully looks back upon the era where ‘people were clean and the streets were clean and it was all clean.’ The present for Doris lacks what she values and sees as important, and does not at all appreciate what the present has to offer – that is, a home- help; Zulema, and the prospect of care in an old people’s home. Doris perceives these interferences within her strictly controlled life as an adversary to challenge – if possible – demolish the remaining control the protagonist withholds within her life.
Addiction- a primary, chronic, neurobiologic disease, with genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations. It is characterized by behaviors that include one or more of the following: impaired control over drug use, compulsive use, continued use despite harm, and craving. The difference between addiction and abuse is often times unclear. It’s a difficult call to make as a family member or a close friend that is dealing with a person like this in their life, but ultimately it is a call that only the addict can make for themselves. There are tons of different sources and tests and questions out there that can be done that can
tension and suspense is generated between the two characters, although it appears that only one is aware
Mr. Hooper is a Romantic character both because he rejects social norms and because he is, in turn, rejected by the society to whose norms he will not adhere. Covering his face is a clear departure from social norm, as evidenced by the responses of his parishioners when they glimpse him wearing the veil. At first, some refuse to believe that “‘it is our parson’”; others think he “‘has gone mad,’” and others still believe that “‘He has changed himself into something awful, only by hiding his face.’” Mr. Hooper’s rejection of the norm to keep, at least, his eyes uncovered disturbs them, and their reactions indicate their discomfort. Likewise, many fail to return his morning greeting in their shock. Though there is no violence in his voice when he preaches, “the hearers quaked.” Further, “Strange and bewildered looks repaid him for his courtesy,” and Mr. Hooper no longer even receives the dinner invitations he has accepted since he first came to town. Finally, his interior life, his character, has become the major focus of his life. Despite the fact that the veil renders him a virtual outcast, except for performing only the duties associated with his
Imagine being stuck at the cruising altitude of the average passenger plane in the midst of the worst blizzard you’ve seen. This is what happened to the unfortunate groups climbing Everest in May of 1996, which Krakauer was a part of. Many climbers reached the summit in time to get down to camp before the storm set in, but for the others, they would end up fighting every second to survive the wrath of the blizzard. Tension and suspense are very similar, tension being a feeling of nervousness, excitement, fear, and suspense being a state of uncertainty, or having to wait for an outcome. Jon Krakauer creates a sense of tension and suspense throughout his book, Into Thin Air by order of events and using devices such as pacing and foreshadowing.
2) Rising Action ideas and/or incidents are that desire + danger = tension. Tension is the process the story follows as it builds to its main conflict. We see the beginning of difficulties that seem overwhelming and insoluble from the text.
The ruthlessness that harbors party attendees’ appeasement also transcends to the fear that the townspeople and partygoers have towards Anthony’s total control. The reader can find the Bixby’s portrayal of fear of Anthony in the absence of the details and in Anthony’s presentation. Indeed, nothing Bixby could come up with is as chilling to the reader as the details and images that will appear, summoned, from the depths of their imaginations. When Anthony “thought Dan Hollis into something like nothing anyone would have believed possible…thought the thing into a grave, deep, deep in the cornfield” (Bixby, 446) — the resemblance of a banishment to GULAG or Nazi concentration camp should be remarked (Spender, 219), but the reader is not sure of the specific implications, but one understands the terror by the partygoers’ response and Anthony’s purple gaze (implying an imperial or
This learner believes that behavior and addiction should be accepted as the same as addiction to substances. Working in a substance abuse recovery program has allowed this learner to understand addiction as a behavior. Many individuals have a substance abuse addiction and issues because of their behavior. They have made a choice to use substances and their behavior has taken over their life. Overall, this learner believes that all addictions are just as important as a substance abuse addiction. In fact, it should not be considered the same type of illness despite of it being a food, sex, or even gambling addiction. However, the addictions have to be treated differently based on the type and the individuals. According Smith (2012), “Developing brain science brain science has set the
Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice takes place in rural England among the landed gentry. In the society’s social atmosphere, it is imperative for characters to have a facade and for most of the characters, their first impressions are much different from who they really are. The only characters that do not have a facade, such as Mr. Collins, are socially inept. These first impressions play a large role in the novel and are often taken at face value, to the detriment of the receiver and impressionist.
Jane Austen develops a strong illustration of how challenging emotional circumstances can initiate a change in character, using Elizabeth Bennet as an effective demonstration in Pride and Prejudice. Cases such as Mr. Darcy's proposal, Charlotte's marriage, and the discovery of Mr. Wickham's past are compelling support for Austen's idea that alterations to one's behaviour and actions can occur as a result of being placed in a strenuous emotional position. Each influences Elizabeth in a different way, some causing rapid change, while others cause a slower, more gradual one. Self-reflection and the reconsideration of a character's worldview allow Austen to highlight the importance of change in trying situations.