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Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"Oedipus Rex"”.
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Oedipus Rex: metaphysics and the fundamental human struggle
… by a metaphysical analysis of the drama <em>Oedipus Rex</em>. Drama presents a mimesis of human action and dramatic plots are comprised of these physical actions. This fundamental dramatic action consists of the embodied action of the human being (i.e., substance), comprised of body and soul …
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The effects of blindness on tactile and auditory perception in rats
… appeared in mythology in early Greek literature. Oedipus Rex was attributed greater awareness of people’s nature after this blindness. It is still a prevalent myth in contemporary American culture, to the extent that it appears in “Little Orphan Annie.” Experimental attempts at verification of …
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Time the avenger: two plays and a critical thesis. How does a dramatist’s use of stage time affect the audience’s understanding of the story being told? A critical examination of temporal framing in the work of four playwrights
… for both of my plays, a close reading of Oedipus Rex and The Weir persuaded me that a real-time structure need not necessarily limit the approach to naturalism –– but can also allow for a kind of heightened expressionistic realism –– something I exploit in The Hotel Play. Subsequently, two …
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Picasso : theatre artist
… Flamenco, Antigone, Mercure, Le Train Bleu, Oedipus Rex, Afternoon of a Faun, Icare. This section provides detailed descriptions of Picasso‟s designs, synopses of the productions, collaborations with Serge Diaghilev and Les Ballets Russes and Jean Cocteau, and information about the …
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Threads of influence: Greek tragedy and its relevance to the contemporary novel, with specific reference to Donna Tartt's 'The secret history', and my novel, 'The first seven years'
… relevant newspaper cuttings, programmes to Oedipus Rex and Phèdre, readings by DBC Pierre & Jeanette Winterson, and an interview with David Guterson. This journal has proved invaluable throughout my MPhil, both as an inspiration and an aide-mémoire.
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The Process and Challenges of Creating An Evening of Greek Theatre
A series of scenes taken from Greek theatre were collaborated and chosen to form what became known as An Evening of Greek Theatre. Along with the normal challenges of creating a production, such as memorization, blocking, costuming, and others, came challenges that were unique to this particular …