Cosi Essay Dale Tilley

Lewis’ use of repetition as he explains the purpose of the Opera to the characters reveals his changed attitudes towards women and relationships, and values the idea that Henry has love and commitment. The juxtaposition of ‘comedy’ and ‘tragedy’ capture the context the play was set within as this was a time when free love seemed to be valued over fidelity and

The odds were against Sherman Alexie on that day in October 1966. Not only was he born a minority, but he was also hydrocephalic. At the age of 6 months, he had a brain operation, but was not expected to live. Though he pulled through, doctors predicted he would be severely mentally retarded. Fortunately, they were wrong, but he did suffer through seizures and wet his bed throughout his childhood ("What" 1).

Set in a typical mental asylum in the 1970’s during the anti-Vietnam War protests and the feminist movement for women's equal rights, the play 'Cosi' by Louis Nowra deeply explores the themes of love and fidelity, in a society predominantly concerned with war and politics. Throughout the play, Nowra uses the play within a play, 'Cosi Fan Tutte', to convey his key values regarding the importance of love and fidelity in today's world, while questioning the necessity of war and condemning society's perceptions of madness itself. The playwright delivers these messages through a number of subtle implications and symbolic features which are evident in the story,

     The madrigal is a distinctive type of secular song that originated in Italy. It was an aristocratic form of poetry and music that flourished at small Italian courts. In the piece, Cruda Amarilli, Monteverdi uses many musical devices that are typical of a madrigal. The lyrics in this song are repeated, the music accompanies the text in interesting ways, and there is a wide range of vocal notes. After listening to the piece just once you can immediately feel the unrequited love Monteverdi is displaying through his words and music. The music and instrumentation in this piece aid the voices to establish form and mood through word painting. He uses word painting and cadences to develop a theme of unrequited love.

Wright to the murder of her husband. At the beginning of the play Mr. Hale acknowledges the males attitudes toward women without knowing. For example he states, “….I didn’t know as what his wife wanted made much difference to John.” (1001). This clearly signifies the male’s insensitivity to women. This statement that Mr. Hale made referring to John and how he does not care what his wife wanted or did not want does not even trigger the question, how was Mrs. Wright treated by her husband? Women were clearly not has important as the men. The men disregard women’s opinions and don’t give a thought to women’s needs or wants. Mr. Hale was speaking of John, Mrs. Wright’s dead husband in the above example; however Mr. Hale also expresses his insensitivity and arrogant attitude toward women. Mr. Hale states, “Well women are used to worrying over trifles.” (1003). Trifles something that is small, of no consequence, this is how Mr. Hale thinks of women. The things women are concerned with are of no importance, they are petty. This is an obvious illustration of the men’s arrogant and insensitive attitudes toward women.

Has there? […] And seeing that, you ought to be a little more promiscuous…’” (34-6). The lack of emotional attachment between individuals is also reinforced when Lenina enters the elevator. At this point, she notices how many of the men she has engaged in sexual relations with, knowing this does not distress the men nor Lenina, instead, it is an achievement: “The lift was crowded with men from the Alpha Changing Rooms, Lenina’s entry was greeted by many friendly nods and smiles. She was a popular girl and, at one time or another had spent a night with almost all of them” (49). Furthermore, the concept of superficial relationships is also alluded to in “Brave New World”. Lenina contemplates partaking in other relationships while being involved with Henry, although Fanny explains that she must make an effort to engage in other sexual confrontations to avoid being categorised as an outcast: “‘I really do think you ought to be careful. It is such horribly bad form to go on and on like this with one man […] And you know how strongly the DHC objects to anything intense or long drawn’” (34). Lenina therefore partially participates in other relationships simply for personal gain, even though she does not entirely agree with the concept: “‘You’re quite right, Fanny. As usual. I’ll make the effort’” (37). Linda’s conditioned ways of living

Tom’s infidelity in his marriage clearly expresses his views about his wife, Daisy. In seeking an affair, he conveys that Daisy is deficient and not worthy of devotion. Daisy knows of his affairs, but because of the time period and their social class, she is helpless to do anything. As a woman in the 20th century, it would destroy Daisy to divorce Tom, even though the entirety of New York knows about Tom’s affair.

Jeff Corwin is a wildlife conservationist from Norwell, Massachusetts in 1967. He is currently 48 years old and he is still living. He went to college at Eastern Nazarene College, in Quincy Massachusetts, and later he attendant he attended Bridgewater State University in Bridgewater. Corwin has a bachelor of science on biology and anthropology. One of Corwin’s major accomplishments is when he served as an expedition naturalist for a documentary program titled “THE JASON PROJECT “led by Bob Ballard who is an oceanographer. As an undergraduate he became active in the conservation of rainforest in central and South America, he also participated in the youth action committee program in the United Nation Environmental Program. And while filming

Dale Earnhardt Sr. died as he lived. Always known as a competitor who brought the best out in everyone around him, he died trying to bring the best out in one of his drivers, Michael Waltrip. Dale knew that several cars had the ability to win the Daytona 500, and he was determined to make sure that those cars had to get by him in order to reach Waltrip, the eventual winner. His final lap crash occurred as he was running interference for Waltrip and his son, Dale Junior, who finished second.

(Stoker 80). Lucy wants to be free from societal marriage constraints and pursue all the men; however, societal constraints decide that she can only be with one man, Arthur Holmwood. She writes to Mina, ?You and I, Mina dear, who are engaged and are going to settle down soon soberly in to old married women? (Stoker 78). Lucy follows the collective belief that marriage institutes settling down with one man.

When Sally and John have their brief affair, which both spouses are aware of, the first problem of unfaithfulness becomes on display. As the day goes on, the tensions generated by this situation grow more acute, culminating in a physical confrontation between Sam and John.

Though often times in the world one may get caught up in the secrets and rumours about them or those around them, it is these secrets and rumours that shape a human being’s character and relationships with those around them. In the Shakespearean tragedy, Romeo and Juliet, the effects that secrets have on characters’ relationships shape the play, yet more specifically, it is the literal secrets regarding relationships that shape such relationships, which, in turn, shapes the play. Different relationships as outlined thoroughly in the play are not only a result of the secrets themselves, but the location in which these certain secrets are initially portrayed.

In 1994, Corwin served as expedition naturalist for the documentary series titled “THE JASON PROJECT” led by oceanographer Bob Ballard and sponsored in part by National geographic. Corwin first experienced the tropical rain forest in 1984 in Belize. As an undergraduate, he became active in conservation of rain forest in Conservation of rain forest in Central and South America. He also participated in the youth action committee for the United Nation Environmental program. In filming a segment of CNN’s planet of peril at Phnom Tamao wildlife rescue center near Phnom Penh, Cambodia on March 22 of 2007, Corwin was a victim of a playful elephant. This rough-play consisted of the elephant putting Corwin’s elbow in its mouth and wrapping its

She later realized that Citas, their house help, was the one taking the pills because she had an intimate relationship with the family driver. Back in the day, taking birth control pills was considered a taboo. Filipinos find it nonsensical to use because there is no need to prevent a pregnancy unless you are having an affair or you work at a brothel, most especially for a married woman like Sylvia. It was quite important that all women portray and uphold the values of a “dalagang Filipina” which is demure and submissive to the husband or men in general. Nowadays, women are very outspoken in terms of their rights to act according to what they think is appropriate as an individual. Another dated material shown in the play was when Marjorie was showing the 3 possible ending of the story, one of the scenes was quite vulgar as it showed Marjorie, Sylvia and Jimmy caught in a sexual act together. The scenario can also be considered a taboo back in the day as having a sexual relationship was restricted to married men and women only otherwise they would be mocked by the society. Nowadays, pre-marital sex seems to be the trend, one can be involved with any other person, regardless of the gender and marital status. Additionally, such relationships were not mentioned in public conversations, it was only discussed among close friends but now it has

“When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hold on.” This quote means when you come to the end of something don’t give up just keep going. When I think of this quote Ed Viesturs could’ve gave up during the ‘96 Tragedy but he kept going. Ed Viesturs was born July 22nd, 1959, he is 58.