...in 1819 and contains 42 stanzas of what one can deduce is a romantic love story, but John Keats includes more than just this generic genre. John Keats suggests that by utilizing and then complicating “fairytale” conventions we can distinguish an ambiguous relation to mortality. This relationship to mortality can be seen in the different characters, Porphyro and Madeline’s relationship, and at the ending of this particular literature. Not only does this literature have a general fairytale plot, but conventions such as "hoodwinked with faery fancy," (stanza 8), "Thou must hold water like a witch’s sieve,/ And be liege-lord of all the Elves and Fays…," (stanza 14), or “…tis an elfin-storm from faery land…” (stanza 39) are used to imply that this story has a fairytale nature. On the other hand, if we take a closer look at John Keats’s work, we see lots of “dark” imagery that leads us to ponder the topic of mortality. This underlying relation to mortality can be glimpsed when we examine some of the different characters. The characters in this tale can be easily correlated to characters found in a standard fairytale. For example your hero is Porphyro. He is the protagonist in this tale and has to persevere to win a fair maiden’s heart (Madeline being the fair maiden). The fairytale genre is shown because we assume Porphyro is a good, noble guy. Many people argue he is not because of the wording Keats uses that implies Porphyro is not the “ideal prince,” just mortal like us all. His...
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...start a fairytale style book or movie. While most fairytales are well known for the handsome prince and the beautiful princess; The DreamWorks, American computer-animated fantasy comedy Shrek, written by Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Joe Stillman, and Roger S.H. Schulman, is a different fairytale movie than we are use too. This movie has a combination of romance, action, fantasy, and mystery in one great comedy movie. The movie Shrek is about a large ogre that goes on a worldwide adventure to rescue a princess. Shrek brings the meaning of a fairytale to a completely different level. A fairytale love story about a large green ogre, an outspoken Donkey, and Fiona, a princess different than most. The movie is an astonishing visual that has animation techniques that are very life like and fantastical all at the same time. DreamWorks motion picture Shrek is a well written movie with its great animation and wonderful characters. Shrek is a large green ogre that lives in a swamp surrounded by “Keep Out” signs. All that the ogre wants is to be left alone. Maybe he does not want to be left alone but maybe he is just lonely. Mike Myers is the voice of Shrek and he does a wonderful job. Eddie Murphy, the voice of Donkey, has a sense of sarcasm. Donkey is lonely and he just wants a friend and he loves to talk. Fiona, voice by Cameron Diaz, is the princess locked in the top of a castle that is protected by a fire breathing dragon. Shrek’s swamp has been “swamped” with many popular fairytale creatures...
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...choices, which work well for such a dramatic tale. One of my favorite choices made in this film was the use of music throughout the film. The music supervisor does an amazing job using music to enhance the scenes of this film. My favorite example of this is when Inigo and Count Rugen are dueling near the end of the film. The music intensifies and seems to play along with the movement of their swords. Music is used throughout the film to enhance the mood of the viewer. If the scene calls for a frightened viewer, the music becomes intense and frightening, whereas scenes that call for a lighter reaction have less intense music. For example, at the beginning of the film when Westley and Buttercup are falling in love, the music is soft and romantic, thus...
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...expensive shampoo might not find your man, but Austen will writes Alex Simmons As I once again retire to my ivory tower, or rather my apartment on the fourth floor, I look out my window to see but another possible suitor across the street. Why he doesn’t look up at me, I wonder, as he strolls casually by. Is it because of how I look, I question, as I survey myself in the mirror with a fine toothed comb. Or is it because of where I live, in average furnishings and a moderate city block? And now I think to myself, is the modern world so frustratingly bound to physical appearance rather than personal depth? Or is it my reclusive nature and timid personality that restrains me from racing down the stairs and potentially entering into my own fairytale? For the adult population of the modern world, in particularly males, the possibility that fairytales and happy endings still exist seems to be a fanciful notion. Perhaps I am a child at heart or more likely delusional in the hope that such “fabrications” of reality that struck a par with me as a young girl do exist in the contemporary world. And whilst years of seemingly perfect yet failed relationships, contradictory evidence and vindictive and damning opposition stack up against me, I still earnestly believe in the literary complex of Prince Charming sweeping me off my feet and into my happy ending. But what if there is the possibility that simply waiting for Prince Charming is not the key to a happy ending? Contemporary women...
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...King: Where is Alexandra? Queen: She better not be out on that horse again! She knows how much we disapprove of such rough activities Servant: Yes your majesty, Princess Alexandra is out on her horse, she has been gone for quite some time now, I’ll go find her. King: She needs to start cooperating with us so we can find her the right prince for her to marry. Queen: Remember your majesty, she will need to fall in love with him first! Alexandra: Sorry father I was out in the garden King: Never mind that lie, we need to discuss wedding arrangements! Queen: Prince Liam from Aarondell is a fine gentleman! Or even Prince Harry Alexandra: They’re both wimps! They couldn’t even beat me in an archery competition if they wanted! Queen: Alexandra! You need to stop fooling around and doing such manly activities! You are 16 now, start acting like the lady that you are! Alexandra: I told you I want to be called Alex from now on, please! Mother those dresses are so ugly and plus I feel more comfortable in my slacks! Queen: You’ve been like this since you were little and we have letting you get away with it but now that you are 16 and a young lady you need to present yourself as one! King: Such a mature and beautiful young lady and she still does not have interest in finding a prince to marry! Alexandra: Father I am sorry I just simply do not see myself with a man in my future! Queen: *gasp * You cannot stay single your whole life! Alexandra: Mother I do not intend to stay single...
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...About the Author Gabe Foster is an eleven-year-old 6th grade Martha Brown student. He loves to write, draw, and be creative! He earns good grades in school and loves mathematics. He lives in Fairport, New York, and is usually found playing the piano in his downstairs living room. Gabe lives in a family of five, with his mom, dad, older brother (Gavin), younger brother (Griffin), and his dog, Deuce. Gabe loves to spend time with his family. His favorite things to do with them are go bowling, mini golfing, and playing cards and other board games. Gabe has two sets of grandparents, both that live in Medina, New York (about an hour and fifteen minute drive away from where he lives). However, the rest of his family does not live anywhere near...
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...Sherp woman appeared and Pangma-La gave her more and more from each day in change for feathers. But the fourth day the roar of an avalanche thundered past them, and the Sherpa woman appeared as the days before, and this time she offered to take her heart, the lungs and the bones and replace them with feathers. The Sherpa woman had tricked Pangma-La and did not give back her heart this time. The Sherpa woman appeared to the father and changed looks, she was the mountain goddess. The fathers was angry and tried to strike her but was stopped. The goddess told the father that she had given him his heart's desire: his daughter made it to the top and he had named her after the goddess, to be strong and light and feel no pain or weep tears. The father tried to kill himself, but the goddess would not let him, she gave him Pangma-La's heavy heart and rucksack and made him fell the heavy burden. The father cried for the first time, and then the goddess was satisfied and brought Pangma-La back to life. She...
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...Sherp woman appeared and Pangma-La gave her more and more from each day in change for feathers. But the fourth day the roar of an avalanche thundered past them, and the Sherpa woman appeared as the days before, and this time she offered to take her heart, the lungs and the bones and replace them with feathers. The Sherpa woman had tricked Pangma-La and did not give back her heart this time. The Sherpa woman appeared to the father and changed looks, she was the mountain goddess. The fathers was angry and tried to strike her but was stopped. The goddess told the father that she had given him his heart’s desire: his daughter made it to the top and he had named her after the goddess, to be strong and light and feel no pain or weep tears. The father tried to kill himself, but the goddess would not let him, she gave him Pangma-La’s heavy heart and rucksack and made him fell the heavy burden. The father cried for the first time, and then the goddess was satisfied and brought Pangma-La back to life. She was happy to see her father cry and together...
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...at 6:10 pm on the Scarborough Coliseum Cineplex. I picked up this movie because it’s a wonderful fantasy and adventure film based on the fairy tales, "Jack the Giant Killer" and "Jack and the Beanstalk". Also, I am very fond of fairy tales which was another reason to choose this particular movie. 2. Story: The film is directed by Bryan Singer and released in March 1, 2013 with a screenplay written by Darren Lemke, Christopher McQuarrie and Dan Studney. The film tells the story of Jack, a young farmhand who must rescue a princess from a race of giants after carelessly opening a gateway to their world. It tells the story of an ancient war that is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants. Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing the young man, Jack, into the battle of his life to stop them. Fighting for a kingdom, its people, and the love of a brave princess, he comes face to face with the unstoppable warriors he thought only existed in legend--and gets the chance to become a legend himself. 3. Jack the Giant Slayer (previously titled Jack the Giant Killer) is a 2013 American fantasy—adventure film. The story starts with a young boy and then moves to the story of 10 years later and ends with a happy ending just like a fairytale story. The creators of the film who has made the characters lively are following: * Nicholas Hoult...
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...option. Sir Leoline had made up his mind, it appeared, and there was no changing it. To have led Geraldine away, leaving his beloved daughter Christabel in a puddle of tears and emotional turmoil on the cold castle floor, despite her pleas, was strange behaviour on his part. ‘Something was amyss,’ thought Bracy. Sir Leoline’s behaviour was surprising, for Christabel was the one person Sir Leoline would do anything for. She was his only daughter, and the only living reminder of his dead wife that he so adored. ‘Something terrible is looming over the castle,’ thought Bracy, but he did not know what. Bracy led a wailing Christabel to her bedroom, shaking his head. Moments passed, and Sir Leoline and Geraldine were walking through the castle. Geraldine stopped Sir Leoline suddenly, sobbing quietly. She turned to Sir Leoline and looked deep into his eyes. Her eyes turned snake-like and glared. Sir Leoline did not appear to notice, but only seemed mesmerized. Geraldine began to speak, and expressed her regret for having caused Christabel to act so wildly. ‘I want nothing more than the best for dear Christabel, who helped me seek refuge here in your beautiful home,’ exclaimed Geraldine, ‘but she has pained me so with her hurtful words and her wild and erratic behaviour.’ Geraldine began to shiver and pout, looking small and frailly into Sir Leoline eyes. ‘Lovely Geraldine,’ said Sir Leoline, unphased, ‘my daughter’s hostility is inexcusable. I can see you are shaken up and will...
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...production was directed by David Carter. Scarlett Brais was the choreographer. Cristina Quijada was the scenic designer. Renee Astengo, Sharon Carter and Nanette Cheffers were the costume designers. Nick and Sarah Van Houten were the lighting designers. Jim Longman was the audio designer. The major characters of the play: Shrek (Konner Kienzle), Lord Farquaad (Tristin Brown), Donkey (Brian Bautista), Fiona (Megan Hernandez), Big Bad Wolf (Dillon Lares), and Pinocchio (Ronan Walsh). The story begins with Shrek and Fiona, as children, and how they got where they are today with their parents abandoning them. Shrek begins to tell his story of living peacefully in a swamp. His peace is interrupted, when he finds his land has been taken over by fairytale creatures. Pinocchio, the Three Little Pigs, and the Big Bad Wolf among others, for they have all been banished by Lord Farquaad. One of these is Donkey, who is quite talkative. Accompanied by him, Shrek confronts Lord Farquaad, demanding his land back. Farquaad gives him a deal, telling him to rescue Princess Fiona from a dragon-guarded castle, to get his swamp back. I believe the fundamental conflict was Shrek having to get the Princess in order to get his land back. Not only did he get his land but the girl and friends as well! The music tells the journey and feelings. This is what makes the story come alive to the audience. The mood of the audience was one of laughter and true enjoyment. The fact that this was a high school performance...
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...Nattharucha Piamsawat Student No: 5303640576 Reaction paper on Gender Studies Gender and happily ever after Ever since I was little, I have been observing cartoon and fairytale, as it is soothing and full of joy. Mother would read me a bedtime story about Everland, the giant, the witches, and the princess. I have grown along all this beautiful dream within me, yet, being reminded regularly when I watched movies emphasizing how important love is to the existence of human beings. The worse thing is, I do not let this stay as childhood thinking. I grow older but I myself try to consume even more movies and literatures about the same old concept of happiness without realizing that these were poison for me to live in reality. To most of the young girl all over the world as well, I assumed, do not care about how time and way of life has changed so much since the first fairytale was written since the same story is told over and over. The new plots and characters may changed but the concept stays the same. The most well known fairy tale for young girls of all time is, of course, the Walt Disney princesses. Disney is one of the largest media companies which was established by Walt Disney back in 1923. The basic elements of Walt Disney are victory of the good over the evil and to finally find true love equals happily ever after. Despite how long time has passed, one of the originals that was created, which is Cinderella, is still being consume moreover influencing children...
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...Chloe Monahan Arthurian Legend Reflective Essay After reading about how the Arthurian Legend has evolved through the centuries and is still being studied and talked about today, it is interesting how a legend can be so widely known when people are still debating on whether it is a myth of has some historical truth. Some historians say it is a pure myth with magic and made-up fairytale characters and themes, but some believe that King Arthur might have been a real person. How can it be called a myth if something such as the Arthurian Legend became such a huge part of literature that people were dedicating their lives and jobs to study this myth and find its background? On the other hand, how can something that involves magic and religion, one reality, and one fairytale, in which King Arthur is a believer of both be considered true? In the Legend of King Arthur, the character Lancelot who plays a big part in the poem Lady of Shallot, is one of the most popular characters from the legend was not even introduced into the story until centuries after King Arthur was first written about. Knowing this, it means that people were working on and evolving this myth that allegedly started as just a paragraph for many years. The reason that this myth is said to be carried out this far is because the legend is thought to have been based on a real person. If it was based on a real story, then why would there be a Magician named Merlin who performed tasks that are not reality? Why...
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...Dear Reader, Below you will find my intellectual journey as I have undergone a critical reflection on various forms of interpretations of children’s literature. This paper is essentially an academic endeavor, but it does differ from an academic essay in that the conclusion is reached in the same way an insight is formed: by starting out with an idea, thesis, antithesis and finally sublation. The resolution is an epiphany of sorts that, like a quest, comes only at the end, after having undergone various trials. I would like to think that this piece of writing exhibits the point I wish to instill: the necessity of imaginative freedom in myth. Let Absurdity Reign Erich Fromm interprets the story of Little Red Riding Hood as the “expression of a deep antagonism against men and sex” (TFL 241). Men (who are represented by the wolf) are seen as “ruthless and cunning animals, who turn the sexual act into a cannibalistic ritual” (CFT 7). A man is a heartless animal driven by the two most primary animal faculties: lust and hunger. Susan Brownmiller contrasts this position with her interpretation of the same tale as a “cultural story that holds the gender bottom line by perpetuating the notion that women are at once victims of male violence even as they must position themselves as beneficiaries of male protection”(CFT 8). Thus, according to Fromm, it is the wolf himself that symbolizes men, whilst for Brownmiller the story itself perpetuates a message of gender prejudice and stereotyping...
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...Resort Paris February 16, 2014 mktg 417 WIU February 16, 2014 mktg 417 WIU JULIA BIDDENSTADT & TAYLOR SMITH JULIA BIDDENSTADT & TAYLOR SMITH 1. The major factors that contributed to EuroDisney’s poor performance was the lack of market research and cultural awareness. EuroDisney was built just like American Disney parks, without giving though to cultural differences. American characters were used, instead of French cartoon characters. Disney banned alcohol in a culture that enjoys drinking wine. Everyone showed up for breakfast in the mornings, when Disney had cut down their serving because they were erroneously informed that Europeans do not eat breakfast. Pricing strategy was not accomplished correctly. Many Europeans would not pay the prices that EuroDisney was charging. In addition, Europeans do not vacation as long as Americans do. Other factors were the transatlantic airfare war and currency movement. This made it cheaper to go to Disneyland Orlando than EuroDisney. In addition, the park opened during the Olympics in Barcelona, and the World’s Fair in Seville. Hong Kong Disney had the exact opposite problems. Disney did its research and tried to make the park fit in with its surroundings, and guests were disappointed. The park was very small, and visitors thought it was just like all the other amusement parks in China. The park was undifferentiated. People did not know the traditional Disney characters, and did not appeal to them. 2...
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