Shoe Horn Sonata

This book report discusses the plot, significant characters, setting (e.g., time of the story took place, historical background), problems and resolutions, themes or messages of the story. A reflection of the author’s writing style will be presented followed by a conclusion.

In Misto’s play contrast is a powerful dramatic device. Describe its use in the Shoe Horn Sonata.

This very much represents the physical crossing from the ‘normal’ world into a world which is not seen from the outside, and pushed to the edge of society, and further resembles a glimpse of hope for the patients’ recovery. In the later scenes of the play, during the performance of Mozart’s opera, the entire theatre has been transformed into something completely different, with its white walls, the bright, colourful costumes, and Mozart’s “music of the spheres” echoing within the once dark and dismal place. The new theatre in all its splendour metaphorically resembles the transformations of the characters themselves, and from this, the audience is encouraged to realise the significance and therapeutic nature of art, in this case theatre and music: “the music of this opera will keep the world in harmony”, especially in contrast to hopeless treatments such as shock therapy. Through his play, Nowra also encourages the audience to agree with his personal view that war is unnecessary, and in a way is a kind of madness itself, due to its chaotic and uncontrollable nature.

Distinctively visual texts use a variety of techniques to convey the experiences during the war. In John Misto’s 1996 play ‘The Shoe-Horn Sonata’ which is about women nurses enduring Japanese POW camps, such distinctive experiences as power and survival are shown through techniques like lighting, projecting image, sound, symbols, dialogue and body language.

From undergoing sacrifice to enduring harsh and unpleasant moments in life. There were many moments where women would have to sacrifice something to receive something else in return.

In ‘The Shoe-Horn Sonta’ distinctly visual techniques are used to highlight past experiences of World War II and provide distinct visuals of the unjust acts committed against nurses. Through the use of powerful dialogue, and engaging dramatic techniques, Misto explores their testimonies of the

In the play Seven, the actors told the stories of their characters and opened our eyes on how much abuse all these seven women went through. One by one took turns explaining their stories, not all at once, but in a way to where they all intersect with one another in which I believe made the play even stronger. To begin with all of their stories went through every face of fear, humiliation, and torture. Yet, the women showed courage and fought back for what they believed was right. The first thing that I found very interesting was the walking around before the play even started.

Through the various textual is features, the composers of both The Shoe Horn Sonata and The boy In striped pyjamas have created didactic texts that explore the extremes of human suffering during the brutality of war, effectively engaging the audience by appealing to their emotions.

The costuming of the dancers in ‘The Nazi Occupation’ is significant because the red, black and white costuming is reflective of the Swastika flag and the uniforms of the Nazi soldiers. This subtle detail, especially after the snare drum sounded and the lighting changed, enhanced the interdependent nature of the fantasy and reality worlds presented in ‘The German Slapping Dance’ and ‘The Nazi Occupation’ by highlighting the similarities between the dancers onstage and the German Army. The use of the cane as a prop also accentuates the mimicry of the German Army as the dancers manipulate the canes to look like rifles over their shoulders. The non-movement components of ‘The Nazi Occupation’ in conjunction with the movement components of the piece solidify the interconnected nature of the two starkly contrasting

Though one important concept to take in the tone this forum was open it developed an avenue for activist to continue working. An example of this is that of the development of the feminist movement. In which within the US rather than simply to give it an opinion it served to provide a dispute to such as including the Gorilla Women who fight against the way women are portrayed in media. Another example within this can then be Yoko Ono, “Cut Pieces” in which she hopes to express to her public and there view towards her as nothing more than a sexual object. Overall through both of these examples we see that the point of this format above all is simply to make the audience aware. Because of the political climate with Cuba Tania Bruguera is not only a revolutionary artist but as well provides a voice. Within her art whether in Chicago, Cuba or Colombia she creates performance arts that serve to question others and elements form their environments. In this case we are going to focus on two of her works with reference to Cuba. Although this format is hard to known when it became present in Cuba we see that it hold a voice for its

It’s the little things that actually cracks the case which the women find. I am going to talk about the symbolism that is presented in the play. The symbols I am going to talk about are dead canary, bird cage, cherries, dirty kitchen, quilt, and the rocking chair. All the symbols in the play represent Minnie.

When they arrived, they were surprised with what was going on for it was abnormal to them. In this analytical Essay I, will be explaining the hidden imagery behind things in the motion picture. Throughout this film the use imagery to show how gender roles come into play. In the beginning of the movie they are at the end of a wedding.

At the Convent they were able to recover from their fractured selves with the help of the Consolata. As part of the recovery process, Consolata drew templates on the basement that represents symbols of each woman body and after setting the example by first telling her own story to them, each woman began to open up about her story and they each began to sketch in detals the hurt and pain they feel on the templates

Working thesis: Bill Viola’s video installation of The Quintet of the Astonished serves as a breaking point for art because of Viola’s ability to so successfully portray and convey the complexity of human feelings.

Maternal role is heavily stressed in the play, so as the effects of patriarchy on the lives of women.