1.Settings and props- The setting is a chamber in the Pale Man's tomb. On the table the props are all sorts of different foods and sweets. Also paintings of the Pale Man devouring children, decorate the ceilings. Another prop that further enhances the eerie ambiance is the children's shoes in the corner. The food on the table seems to remind me of something sinister, like the Witches House in Hansel and Gretel.
2.Direction Lighting is used on behind Ophelia when she puts the key in the lock to show its importance, in the film. Fill Lighting is used to emphasize the food on the table to show, Opelia's eagerness for food. Front Lighting is used on the Pale Man when he confronts Ophelia, to draw out his lack of features.
3.Ophelia's costume being light blue seems to contrast the dark background, and the eerie ambiance of the scene. The Pale Man's make-up makes him appear incredibly disturbing and sinister, by having eyes for hands.
4.Diegetic Sound is used for the key turning, Ophelia's footsteps, the Pan Man's bone-cracking movements, as well as the sound of fairy wings flapping. Non-Diegetic sounds are used in the reptilian sound the Pale Man makes, when eating the fairies, and the suspensful music at the end of the scene.
5.Long Shots are used for when Ophelia enters the Chamber, as well as, when the Pale Man walks behind her; in both instances this technique is used to build suspense. A Tracking Shot is used the Pale Man when he is chasing Opelia. Close ups are used when Ophelia is putting the key into the lock and on her reaction to seeing the Pale Man eat two of her fairies. There's a Low-Angle shot right when Ophelia first realizes, that the Pale Man's alive, this is used to inspire fear in the viewer, and it attempts to add a sense of realism to the scene.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Response to WW1 Poetry Presentations
I thought that the presentation on Siegfried Sassoon was well done. I thought that it was interesting how at first in his work Sassoon, was at first, patriotic and swept up in the commotion that, glorified war. However, after his friend Wilfred Owen and his brother did, he became a proponent against war. Similar to the work of Wilfred Owen, Sassoon used imagery as a key element of his unique style, of poetic story-telling. I thought it was interesting how he used an ABAB rhyme scheme rather than iambic pentameter, like some of Owen's work did. I thought that Sassoon’s use of paradoxes was clever at the end of Rear-Guard, by saying "Unloading hell behind him, step by step." This was a paradox due to the fact; the bunker and the battlefield in the poem were both used as symbolic allegories for hell. I also thought that Sassoon’s use of oxymoron’s in phrases like "Rosy, gloom," was a clever way to phrase the scenes of the shells in the sky. Overall, I found the presentation entertaining and very informative.
I thought presentation about Rupert Brooke was interesting in the fact, which Brooke's wrote about war having never experienced combat. The poem "The Soldier" seemed to contrast with the idea that contemporaries like Owen and Sassoon were trying to avoid, the glorification of war. "The Soldier" focused on the sort of nationalistic and patriotic rhetoric that was the reality that many soldier fought of when first off to battle. However unlike the works of Sassoon or Owen; Brooke's piece seemed to lack the sort of grime-realism that "Dulce et Decorum Est" or "The Rear-Guard," contained. While Brooke's work focused on patriotism it still used some of the same literary devices Sassoon and Owen employed in their works. An example would be the poem was done in the format of a sonnet, with the octane presenting a problem, "If I should die." In the end of the sonnet Brooke uses the sestet to set a resolution, of the idea of the Transparent Eye; similar to some later romantic idealists. Another theme Brooke's implored throughout his work was the idea of an extended metaphor, which was expanded upon throughout the poem. Brooke's also used to the idea of pastoral imagery to add even more emphasis on the idea of patriotism, throughout the poem. Finally Brooke's used gothic imagery to contrast the pastoral imagery to add a sestet, "Rich earth a richer dust concealed." He does this to add a further sense of resolve at the end of the work. I thought the presentation was good because we got to see an average citizen saw the war from the home front.
I thought the presentation on "Glory of Women," was an entertaining and analytical look, at women view the trials of war, by seeing only what the media wanted them to see. Sassoon used the technique of the petrarcan sonnet to talk about the specific theme and it was interesting in the ninth line how, the topic changed. The poem itlself follows techniques displayed by the other poets such as, alliteration, metaphor and imagery to create meaning in the poem. Sassoon shows hos women didn't know about the travesties of war by saying, "Trampling the terrible corpses-blind with blood." Sassoon also uses the technique of imagery to express the horrors of the war by saying; "When hell's last horror breaks hime, they run." Sassoon does this to show how the men would often desert the army, after having seen the carnage. Sassoon further adds a sense of sarcasm and satyr by saying, "You worship our decorations," this quote furthers the message of the poem; women have no clue, what's really going on in the war.
The poem "Break of Day in the Trenches," by Isaac Rosenberg was an tale of a soldier's struggle to survive, to get back home. Rosenberg attepts to add a sense of hope to the poem by saying, "The darkness crumbles away." He says becasue it gives the reader the sense that the soldier will survive. A key element of the poem is the personification of the rat, which Rosenberg uses as a type of rhetorical question to the government. He asks the rat, "Why must he survive while, the average soldier must be forced to lay down his life on the front?" Rosenberg uses the style of free-verse to clearily express his thought without following any, unique poetry style. This add a certain sense of realism to the poem. Rosenberg uses the technique of alliteration to symbolize the firing of artilley shells. Another key element is the use of the poppies they are to symbolize the death the soldier face and, his families eventual morning. Rosenberg uses the title, "Break of Day," to symbolically represent hope, when the mood of the poem is dark and depressing, and concerns death.
I thought presentation about Rupert Brooke was interesting in the fact, which Brooke's wrote about war having never experienced combat. The poem "The Soldier" seemed to contrast with the idea that contemporaries like Owen and Sassoon were trying to avoid, the glorification of war. "The Soldier" focused on the sort of nationalistic and patriotic rhetoric that was the reality that many soldier fought of when first off to battle. However unlike the works of Sassoon or Owen; Brooke's piece seemed to lack the sort of grime-realism that "Dulce et Decorum Est" or "The Rear-Guard," contained. While Brooke's work focused on patriotism it still used some of the same literary devices Sassoon and Owen employed in their works. An example would be the poem was done in the format of a sonnet, with the octane presenting a problem, "If I should die." In the end of the sonnet Brooke uses the sestet to set a resolution, of the idea of the Transparent Eye; similar to some later romantic idealists. Another theme Brooke's implored throughout his work was the idea of an extended metaphor, which was expanded upon throughout the poem. Brooke's also used to the idea of pastoral imagery to add even more emphasis on the idea of patriotism, throughout the poem. Finally Brooke's used gothic imagery to contrast the pastoral imagery to add a sestet, "Rich earth a richer dust concealed." He does this to add a further sense of resolve at the end of the work. I thought the presentation was good because we got to see an average citizen saw the war from the home front.
I thought the presentation on "Glory of Women," was an entertaining and analytical look, at women view the trials of war, by seeing only what the media wanted them to see. Sassoon used the technique of the petrarcan sonnet to talk about the specific theme and it was interesting in the ninth line how, the topic changed. The poem itlself follows techniques displayed by the other poets such as, alliteration, metaphor and imagery to create meaning in the poem. Sassoon shows hos women didn't know about the travesties of war by saying, "Trampling the terrible corpses-blind with blood." Sassoon also uses the technique of imagery to express the horrors of the war by saying; "When hell's last horror breaks hime, they run." Sassoon does this to show how the men would often desert the army, after having seen the carnage. Sassoon further adds a sense of sarcasm and satyr by saying, "You worship our decorations," this quote furthers the message of the poem; women have no clue, what's really going on in the war.
The poem "Break of Day in the Trenches," by Isaac Rosenberg was an tale of a soldier's struggle to survive, to get back home. Rosenberg attepts to add a sense of hope to the poem by saying, "The darkness crumbles away." He says becasue it gives the reader the sense that the soldier will survive. A key element of the poem is the personification of the rat, which Rosenberg uses as a type of rhetorical question to the government. He asks the rat, "Why must he survive while, the average soldier must be forced to lay down his life on the front?" Rosenberg uses the style of free-verse to clearily express his thought without following any, unique poetry style. This add a certain sense of realism to the poem. Rosenberg uses the technique of alliteration to symbolize the firing of artilley shells. Another key element is the use of the poppies they are to symbolize the death the soldier face and, his families eventual morning. Rosenberg uses the title, "Break of Day," to symbolically represent hope, when the mood of the poem is dark and depressing, and concerns death.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Friday, March 8, 2013
Amusing Ourselves to Death: Blog Post 3
I believe that our world is constantly changing, in an attempt to adapt the new and various forms of media, one must be familiar with to survive in the modern era. I think that technology has changed our culture by making learning easier, with the latest gadget that make sure kid in the new technologically based America don't get left behind. According to Scott Steinberg, "Digital learning offers an unprecedented ability to provide educational experiences that are tailor-made for each student. As pupils advance in programs on English, math, science, history, art or other subjects, teachers can now track their individual progress, identify specific areas of focus for each student with actual data to back it up, and present solutions that address their specific needs " ("Technology for Schools and Teachers: 5 Reasons Digital Learning Matters." Steinberg, Scott. huffingtonpost.com. huffington post, n.d. Web. 8 March. 2013.).
I believe that people should utilize these new tools in school not only, for the purpose of making learning easier but, the new technologies can boost a peron's drive to learn. Through the use of these new technologies we can connect with people we otherwise, would not be able to in our daily lives. Another reason I believe people should embrace the new technology is for marketability for jobs, after college is complete. According to to Scott Steinberg, "Digital learning in elementary, grade and high schools prepares students for the reality of secondary education and modern careers " ("Technology for Schools and Teachers: 5 Reasons Digital Learning Matters." Steinberg, Scott. huffingtonpost.com. huffington post, n.d. Web. 8 March. 2013.). People need to let their children embrace the technologies of tomorrow but, don't excess in the mindless dribble, only facebook can offer.
"Media Literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate and create media in a variety of forms " ("Media Literacy: A Definition and More." medialit.org. medialit, n.d. Web. 8 March. 2013.).
I would consider myself, somewhat "media literate" however, unlike some Americans I don't spend every waking moment on facebook; with friend requests and updating my status. I feel that one must learn to be "media literate" to survive in a now vast and growing media run world. You have to "media literate" because the job market of tomorrow requires one to have knowledge of the newest trends in technology to not, get eaten alive in the corporate work force.
In response to the forward to Amusing Ourselves to Death I disagree with Mr. Postman's opinion. It is in my personal opinion I fear those who would be a combination of the fears of both Orwell and Huxley. I have a long standing personal fear of those who use the distractions of technology to oppress us unde some elaborate tyrannical regime. I believe it those who use the media for intimidation and attempt to scare the public with fear campaigns are the people in life we should truly fear. People should learn to use technology to stay alongside the rest of the world's progress just not in to much excess, that we ignore a threat that could be around us.
Works Cited:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/scott-steinberg/technology-for-schools-an_b_2805201.html
http://www.medialit.org/media-literacy-definition-and-more
I believe that people should utilize these new tools in school not only, for the purpose of making learning easier but, the new technologies can boost a peron's drive to learn. Through the use of these new technologies we can connect with people we otherwise, would not be able to in our daily lives. Another reason I believe people should embrace the new technology is for marketability for jobs, after college is complete. According to to Scott Steinberg, "Digital learning in elementary, grade and high schools prepares students for the reality of secondary education and modern careers " ("Technology for Schools and Teachers: 5 Reasons Digital Learning Matters." Steinberg, Scott. huffingtonpost.com. huffington post, n.d. Web. 8 March. 2013.). People need to let their children embrace the technologies of tomorrow but, don't excess in the mindless dribble, only facebook can offer.
"Media Literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate and create media in a variety of forms " ("Media Literacy: A Definition and More." medialit.org. medialit, n.d. Web. 8 March. 2013.).
I would consider myself, somewhat "media literate" however, unlike some Americans I don't spend every waking moment on facebook; with friend requests and updating my status. I feel that one must learn to be "media literate" to survive in a now vast and growing media run world. You have to "media literate" because the job market of tomorrow requires one to have knowledge of the newest trends in technology to not, get eaten alive in the corporate work force.
In response to the forward to Amusing Ourselves to Death I disagree with Mr. Postman's opinion. It is in my personal opinion I fear those who would be a combination of the fears of both Orwell and Huxley. I have a long standing personal fear of those who use the distractions of technology to oppress us unde some elaborate tyrannical regime. I believe it those who use the media for intimidation and attempt to scare the public with fear campaigns are the people in life we should truly fear. People should learn to use technology to stay alongside the rest of the world's progress just not in to much excess, that we ignore a threat that could be around us.
Works Cited:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/scott-steinberg/technology-for-schools-an_b_2805201.html
http://www.medialit.org/media-literacy-definition-and-more
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Blog#2: Design
I chose the design of my blog because I wanted to go for a theme that was simple yet, classical. I chose the font of Times New Roman for my blog, because I intended for my blog to have sort of classical, eloquent feel that was similar to something that was old. I chose the theme of with the globe because the article stated to pick a theme based on one's experiences. I also chose the theme for the deeper reason of it connected with both of my love's for travel and new cultures as well as, my love for history.
I chose the blue color to communicate my peaceful nature as well as, the color is my favorite and it really relaxes me. The color for one reason or another helps me calm down and like the color psychology article says relieves pain. Another reason I chose the font was because it was aroung the same area as the background color, on the color wheel, and as an artist this would be an important thing to consider. The blue colors show that I generally have a calm and otherwise, peaceful demeanor in my life, that I always exhibit around others.
I chose the blue color to communicate my peaceful nature as well as, the color is my favorite and it really relaxes me. The color for one reason or another helps me calm down and like the color psychology article says relieves pain. Another reason I chose the font was because it was aroung the same area as the background color, on the color wheel, and as an artist this would be an important thing to consider. The blue colors show that I generally have a calm and otherwise, peaceful demeanor in my life, that I always exhibit around others.
About Me.
Hi, Mrs. Wilson, our English class and the rest of the world. I'm Tyler. I have gone to Mason for my entire life and, my favorite subject is art. I have worked at the Regal Cinemas in Mason for the past two years, and really enjoy my job at the movies. When I am not in school, I enjoy drawing, basically all things art, and am very excited that I am attending the University of Cincinnati in the fall for a degree in Fine Arts.
I have am really excited to follow what I 'm passionate about for a career and to have gotten in the art program of my dreams; DAAP. On a school related note, I am looking forward to learning more about world literature this trimester. I cannot wait to read Dracula, or Dr. Jeckle and Mr. Hyde, I have always wanted to read them but, have never gotten the chace. Thanks for rading, and here's to a great last trimester at Mason.
I have am really excited to follow what I 'm passionate about for a career and to have gotten in the art program of my dreams; DAAP. On a school related note, I am looking forward to learning more about world literature this trimester. I cannot wait to read Dracula, or Dr. Jeckle and Mr. Hyde, I have always wanted to read them but, have never gotten the chace. Thanks for rading, and here's to a great last trimester at Mason.
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