OF THE CHORUS IN T.S.ELIOT’S "MURDER IN THE CATHEDRAL" ANKITA MANUJA Research Scholar‚ Department of English and Cultural Studies‚ Panjab University‚ Chandigarh‚ India ABSTRACT In this paper‚ I analyze the role of chorus in TS Eliot’s verse drama Murder in the Cathedral(1935). The chorus‚ which acts as a mouthpiece of Eliot‚ creates a distancing effect ‚ gives the spectators a lens through which they can find a reflection of themselves as a stranger ‚ a watcher and as a critic. The chorus which had
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“Hallelujah Chorus” by George F. Handel The Baroque era is a style or period of European music between the years of 1600 and 1750. The term Baroque was derived from a Portuguese word meaning “a pearl of irregular shape.” A well known piece during this period is the “Hallelujah Chorus” written by George F. Handel. This piece includes many elements such as the composer’s life and his accomplishments‚ composition‚ and personal reflection of the listener. A composer is a person who writes music in
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impact that a certain structure of a tale can have. In Euripides’ Medea‚ the inclusion of the chorus in the structure of the play serves as an essential instrument designed for a vast array of uses. The chorus foreshadows imminent events‚ reveals cultural and contextual information‚ enlightens characters on foregoing events and provides commentary on Medea’s actions. The interaction amongst the chorus and the play’s primary characters reveals pivotal contextual information pertaining to the play’s
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Similar to the Chorus‚ the Nurse is also very compassionate with Medea and depicts the effect of Jason’s actions on her and her children. The wickedness and evilness of Jason is highlighted as his betrayal of Medea resulted in his misery. In the same time‚ they let the audience know of her internal conflict‚ as “this passion of hers is an irresistible flood.” (p. 23). As mentioned by the Chorus‚ Medea’s hate is not only for the broken oath but it is also for her loneliness‚ as they say to her: “a
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Final Draft Period 7 The Adventures of Oedipus and Fate Is it sin to follow fate or is it sin to go against it? In the play‚ “Oedipus Rex” by Sophocles‚ Oedipus is the king of Thebes who tries to lift the curse of Thebes. To lift the curse‚ he must rid of the murderer of Laios‚ the previous king of Thebes. However‚ a prophecy bounded Oedipus to an unfortunate event: he would murder Laios‚ his father. Oedipus followed his fate unknowingly and was blamed for his crime. He isn’t guilty of his
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Title of Assessed Work: Why did Thebes come to political prominence in the fourth century? ‘’The victory of the Thebans was the most famous of all those won by Greeks over Greeks’’1 This essay will look at the rise of Thebes to political prominence in Greece in the fourth century BC in a an analytical rather than chronological fashion‚ by considering both the decline of the major city states around Thebes as well as Theban advantages. It will draw on the format used by John Buckler2
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Sophocles portrays two characters‚ Oedipus and Creon‚ as rulers of Thebes. After the murder of Laius‚ former King of Thebes‚ Oedipus became leader when he successfully solved the riddle of the Sphinx. Some time later‚ Creon became King of Thebes as the result of his nephews deaths. "Oedipus is a good ruler in spite of his defects. Creon is a bad ruler in spite of his virtues." This essay will discuss Oedipus and Creon as rulers of Thebes. In the eyes of the townspeople‚ Oedipus is seen as a good leader
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How does the study of Burial populations help us understand social relations in an ancient society? And explore the relationship between burial rituals‚ the development of ‘abstract’ and symbolic forms of culture and communication‚ and how this ties into social relations. In this Essay‚ I will explore and analyze archaeological evidence of the development of Burial practices in Europe in the Palaeolithic and Neolithic eras‚ and explore the dynamics between these burial rituals‚ and development
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In “Medea” by Euripides‚ the chorus plays many roles in the formation of the play. In this case it starts by showing a group of women as the chorus‚ which was unusual at that time it was written. In the play‚ “Medea”‚ the tragic hero faces many challenges and inner struggles‚ that expose her to certain situations‚ that were either caused by her actions or fate. Throughout the play the chorus serves as a “confidante” for Medea; the strength of their relationship is express through the support‚ sympathy
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Kenneth Slessor was an Australian poet and war correspondent who wrote Beach Burial‚ Slessor sailed for Britain in May. This influenced him to write poems about the horrific war stories that he had seen while being in many countries overseas. Beach Burial is a 5 stanza poem the goes in depth of the Burial in North Africa. Beach burial by Kenneth Slessor Beach Burial is able to be a lament poem with the use of the ‘convoy of dead sailors’ and the focus on an individual ‘unknown seaman’‚ this gives
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