Rupert Goold

American and British literature shifted sharply due to World War One, leaving both with a pessemistic outlook of their present and future. The shift is now called the modernistic movement. Modernism is categorized by it’s rejection of traditional styles and themes of literature and bold experiences. The modernistic movement commenced during the early 20th century; however various historians believe the entrance of the United Sates in World War One jumpstarted it’s imfomous and distinctive characteristics

A British soldier is expected to stand firm, with a non-wavering heart as the enemy approaches. They are to protect the Queen and her beliefs at all costs. A gentleman and a fighter, that is a soldier of the Queen’s army. They expect to return home to the people of the United Kingdom’s praise and respect after their conquests, however they were met with mistreatment and sometimes scorn during the year of 1892. On the surface, Tommy is a representation of the juxtaposition of how war is seen by those

1) Bugles are military trumpets played out of respect for the honourable soldiers who died protecting their country. 2) Rupert Brooke describes the positive aspects of war afterward. For those who died for their pride and honour lived on and that prize was the richest of prizes. 3) “ There’s none of these so lonely and poor of old” Rupert Brooke is trying to relate his words to the reality of old age, how lonely it can be as you cannot do much. This harsh reality is described as poor.

It’. There are many more examples The Sun and other newspapers doing this. This shows that the media can be used as a powerful political tool to convince the public to vote for a party, for the corporations, individuals and/or governments benefits. Rupert Murdock was 13th on Forbes; the most powerful people in the world 2010, above President of France, Nicholas Sarkozy. Is that right? This raises the question of whether media is helping people make informed, wise decisions? Advertisement are a

During the course of Dulce et Decorum Est, by Wilfred Owen, the Horatian image of a glorified and idealized war is stripped away to reveal the bitter and vicious nature of a new era in the history of conflict. Language and imagery are employed to great effect in conveying this notion, in the rejection of the ‘strong and patriotic soldier’ stereotype, the description of the chlorine gas attack, the portrayal of the agonized and dying soldier, and the final scathing invective against those who exalt

“Ready?" "Ready." "Now?" "Soon." "Do the scientists really know? Will it happen today, will it?" "Look, look; see for yourself!" The children pressed to each other like so many roses, so many weeds, intermixed, peering out for a look at the hidden sun. It rained. It had been raining for seven years; thousand upon thousands of days compounded and filled from one end to the other with rain, with the drum and gush of water, with the sweet crystal fall of showers and the concussion of storms

Buffy the Vampire Slayer as Horror Genre The horror genre has very set conventions and rules and horror films have stuck to these but in Buffy the vampire slayer a new set of rules are written. Joss Whedon has given the audience another dimension to horror by subverting the genre, in doing this the effectiveness of the program is increased. In the first episode Buffy

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Mentors feature prominently in the Gothic genre. From Dr Van Helsing in Bram Stoker's Dracula, who leads the young heroes into their quest to annihilate the Count, to Rupert Giles, the Watcher in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, older and more experienced adults have provided essential guidance for the younger protagonists of the genre. The differences in media of expression and the subsequent adaptations from novel to television series has not affected the presence of this

distribution, this can be done through the internet, print or broadcasting. Due to the power that gatekeepers wield in controlling what we as the public read, hear or see, there are many ethical concerns to be considered and liberties to be safeguarded. Rupert Murdoch is a prime example of a gatekeeper. He is the Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of News Corporation. In 2010, News Corporation was the third-largest media conglomerate in terms of revenue, earning $24.73 billion dollars

A Comparison of Dulce Et Decorum Est and Exposure Traditional war poetry gives the idea of patriotic idealism of war. This style of poetry implies that war is patriotic and that people who fight for their country are honorable. But many of the poets do not portray war as it really is, by glossing over the gory details with attractive images. Many traditional war poems were written before the war to persuade and encourage young boys to become loyal soldiers. Many of the soldiers were taught