Stylistic techniques (imagery, figurative language, sensory detail)
"Blood Wedding" is an interesting play so far. The author, Lorca, uses a lot of interesting conflicts. For example, the conflict between the mother and the Felixes. Since the girl that her son is going to marry was in a previous relationship with a Felix, she is an internal conflict of whether or not to let her son marry the girl. Her son wants to be with her, but the mother doesn't want anything to do with the Felix's. It's also interesting to read the way the mother-in-law and the wife talk. They are talking in metaphors, making it hard to understand. The moter also keeps talking about knives and talks in a very descriptive language. The mother also uses a lot of sensory detail "desperation stings my eyes and the very tips of my hair" (Lorca 7). The bride-to-be is also an interesting case. Lorca has the neighbors and the bridegroom describe the girl as a quiet, nice girl. As soon as they leave, she talks in harsh tones and looks as if she is hiding something. The author uses sensory detail to show this; "(Seizing her by the wrists) Let go!" (Lorca 36). The bride gets really angry all of a sudden and acts as if she is hiding something. The author introduces some mystery in the play by putting this about the bride into the play.
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Monday, May 17, 2010
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Oedipus Journal #4
Narrative structure: How has the plot (not the story) been constructed? Are their parts? Is the plot circular? Subplots? How important/effective is the ending? Has everythying been revealed by the end or are there unanswered questions? Does this matter? What period of time has been covered? Is time important?
The plot is basically that there is a king (Oedipus) who a prophecy has been made about. He has tried to avoid his parents for fear of the prophecy, but the prophecy comes true in the end. There are subplots, as in of figuring out whether or not the prophecy really did apply to Oedipus, or if he had ended up avoiding it.
In the end I still am questioning somethings. For one, what happens to Oedipus? Does he end up dying alone on the mountains or does he just kill himself? Does he ever "see" his children again? These questions might be answered in a different Theban play such "Antigone" or "Oedipus at Colonus."
These questions do not matter specifically to the plot, yet they are about the after story of what happens. I am still curious to know how the citizens feel about Oedipus know. They used to look up to him as their majestic king and used to talk about his feats in the past. Now that they know the truth about him, do they judge him for it?
The whole play takes place over a single day. This time is really important because the way the play is structured, it seems as if the play is longer. Throughout the play, the messengers come and the plot is revealed; the truth about Oedipus is also revealed.
The plot is basically that there is a king (Oedipus) who a prophecy has been made about. He has tried to avoid his parents for fear of the prophecy, but the prophecy comes true in the end. There are subplots, as in of figuring out whether or not the prophecy really did apply to Oedipus, or if he had ended up avoiding it.
In the end I still am questioning somethings. For one, what happens to Oedipus? Does he end up dying alone on the mountains or does he just kill himself? Does he ever "see" his children again? These questions might be answered in a different Theban play such "Antigone" or "Oedipus at Colonus."
These questions do not matter specifically to the plot, yet they are about the after story of what happens. I am still curious to know how the citizens feel about Oedipus know. They used to look up to him as their majestic king and used to talk about his feats in the past. Now that they know the truth about him, do they judge him for it?
The whole play takes place over a single day. This time is really important because the way the play is structured, it seems as if the play is longer. Throughout the play, the messengers come and the plot is revealed; the truth about Oedipus is also revealed.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Oepdipus Journal #3
Themes and ideas
In this part of the book, Oedipus realizes that Apollo's prophecy has come true. He finds out that he murdered his father and married his mother. In this part of the book there are a lot of motifs and themes. In this part of the book, Oedipus is also portrayed differently.
Oedipus went from the majestic king in the first part of the play to someone who is not in his right mind: "Oedipus is beside himself. Racked with anguish, no longer a man of sense,..." (1001-1002). Oedipus is tortured by not knowing the end of the prophecy.
Religion is still playing a big part in the play. The characters constantly refer to Apollo and the other Greek gods. The gods have a really big influence over the characters. Oedipus and Jocasta were both afraid of Apollo's prophecy, so they both tried to escape it in different ways. Jocasta tried to kill her son, and Oedipus tried to avoid his parents.
There is also a theme of suffering and illness throughout the book. Jocasta is suffering: "My suffering is enough" (1165). Oedipus also suffers from not knowing about the prophecy. Throughout th ebook, suffering and illness is emphasized. Jocasta also calls him a "man of agony" (1178). This quote again shows suffering.
In this part of the book, Oedipus realizes that Apollo's prophecy has come true. He finds out that he murdered his father and married his mother. In this part of the book there are a lot of motifs and themes. In this part of the book, Oedipus is also portrayed differently.
Oedipus went from the majestic king in the first part of the play to someone who is not in his right mind: "Oedipus is beside himself. Racked with anguish, no longer a man of sense,..." (1001-1002). Oedipus is tortured by not knowing the end of the prophecy.
Religion is still playing a big part in the play. The characters constantly refer to Apollo and the other Greek gods. The gods have a really big influence over the characters. Oedipus and Jocasta were both afraid of Apollo's prophecy, so they both tried to escape it in different ways. Jocasta tried to kill her son, and Oedipus tried to avoid his parents.
There is also a theme of suffering and illness throughout the book. Jocasta is suffering: "My suffering is enough" (1165). Oedipus also suffers from not knowing about the prophecy. Throughout th ebook, suffering and illness is emphasized. Jocasta also calls him a "man of agony" (1178). This quote again shows suffering.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Oedipus Journal #1
Point of View/Characters:
The story had mostly to do with Oedipus. He is a very strong and defiant character. He likes being in control. Even though the story is a play, and is not told from the point of view of anyone, it seems as if it is from the point of view of Oedipus. This is because the story portrays him as very majestic and as the character that everyone admires.
From the introduction of the play we know that everyone knew of this play. The play is made very tragic by the line "the hero of the play is thus his own destroyer," in the introduction. The hero that everyone admires brings about his own downfall, shocking the audience, and bringing more popularity to the play.
Oedipus, like I said before, is portrayed as very majestic. On the first page, the sidenote states that "Oedipus solved the riddle of the Sphinx and ascended the throne of Thebes." This line shows that Oedipus is a very respected character who is now a king of Thebes. Portraying Oedipus likes this, makes the reader and the audience want to sympathize with him even more. This ultimately also cause the play to be even more tragic.
The story had mostly to do with Oedipus. He is a very strong and defiant character. He likes being in control. Even though the story is a play, and is not told from the point of view of anyone, it seems as if it is from the point of view of Oedipus. This is because the story portrays him as very majestic and as the character that everyone admires.
From the introduction of the play we know that everyone knew of this play. The play is made very tragic by the line "the hero of the play is thus his own destroyer," in the introduction. The hero that everyone admires brings about his own downfall, shocking the audience, and bringing more popularity to the play.
Oedipus, like I said before, is portrayed as very majestic. On the first page, the sidenote states that "Oedipus solved the riddle of the Sphinx and ascended the throne of Thebes." This line shows that Oedipus is a very respected character who is now a king of Thebes. Portraying Oedipus likes this, makes the reader and the audience want to sympathize with him even more. This ultimately also cause the play to be even more tragic.
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