After hearing what many had to say, I tended to hear that most of my classmates were upset
about the ending. I, personally, am rather indifferent about it, but I couldn't ignore
how it was somewhat similar to Lorca. On the surface, there was the suicide of Adela and
that of Hedda. But its odd- Adela acted out of a combination of desire of freedom and irrationality brought on by the Pepe affair. In other words, she was the one lacking control of her
own life because of her mother, primarily. Hedda, on the other hand, also lacked control, but it was brought on by nobody other than herself, in an internal and mental sense, though I'm
positive you could argue against that.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Girls Gone Wild!
I know, I know- there is the sense of power when a man hires a prostitute. He pays her
and.....But is it really true control. Brack-the womanizer, indulges is the pleasures of the flesh, but does this show his power, or his weakness. I, on one hand, tend to view it as the
latter of the two. Think about it. He's addicted to women. He does flirt with both Hedda and
go for ladies of the night.Think of it as you woould a drug addiction. He lacks the will power to
give up the engagement in this act.
and.....But is it really true control. Brack-the womanizer, indulges is the pleasures of the flesh, but does this show his power, or his weakness. I, on one hand, tend to view it as the
latter of the two. Think about it. He's addicted to women. He does flirt with both Hedda and
go for ladies of the night.Think of it as you woould a drug addiction. He lacks the will power to
give up the engagement in this act.
Look out! She's got a nug! -I mean- GUN!
Well, its pretty obvious- the motif of guns has risen
to symbolize control and power.I'm not going to vomit up all of
the evidence supporting this motid- its pretty obvious, and we've
gone over it enough already. I think that it goes a bit deeper, though.
After thinking about it, I began to think that Hedda uses the guns for
personal amusement in her power. Picture that mean little kid with a magnifying glass.
Picture him frying the ants on the ground with delight. Compare it to Hedda. See?
to symbolize control and power.I'm not going to vomit up all of
the evidence supporting this motid- its pretty obvious, and we've
gone over it enough already. I think that it goes a bit deeper, though.
After thinking about it, I began to think that Hedda uses the guns for
personal amusement in her power. Picture that mean little kid with a magnifying glass.
Picture him frying the ants on the ground with delight. Compare it to Hedda. See?
Awww, Just Give Me A Brack, Man!
Yes, yes, I know, I couldn't resist (Give me a break)
Now. Lets "brack" this case. Personally, I enjoy this character-he feels like an indulgence,
because, for those of us cheering for Hedda, there's the diappointment in the fact that he
gently takes power from her. But He's crazyamazing. All authority figure junk aside-
I've come to almost admire him based on his conversation with Hedda in the beginning of Act II.
His entire conversation is laced with little sexual hints-and he's able to get Hedda to open up about how she truly views her married life.He has status, indeed, but he also posesses a
clever intelligence- I love it.
PS-Hedda, Tesman, and Brack would certainly make "acute" triangle
Now. Lets "brack" this case. Personally, I enjoy this character-he feels like an indulgence,
because, for those of us cheering for Hedda, there's the diappointment in the fact that he
gently takes power from her. But He's crazyamazing. All authority figure junk aside-
I've come to almost admire him based on his conversation with Hedda in the beginning of Act II.
His entire conversation is laced with little sexual hints-and he's able to get Hedda to open up about how she truly views her married life.He has status, indeed, but he also posesses a
clever intelligence- I love it.
PS-Hedda, Tesman, and Brack would certainly make "acute" triangle
Moran the Dynamic Duo (Get it?)
I apologize for the play on words-some of you may not find it so "punny".
I can't quite keep my mouth shut about these characters-they fascinate me!
As I forgot to explain earlier, Thea and Hedda as Malifecent and Sleeping Beauty
definitely carry on the motif of light and darkness! Not only in their looks, but in their
futures- we associate Hedda's darkness with mourning in some cases, and Thea's
lightness with hope, youth, and joy. Cause as we all know, Hedda's ending is tragic,
as opposed to Thea's. Sleeping beauty goes on to marry Prince (Phillip?),
while Malifecent comes to a gruesome end.
I can't quite keep my mouth shut about these characters-they fascinate me!
As I forgot to explain earlier, Thea and Hedda as Malifecent and Sleeping Beauty
definitely carry on the motif of light and darkness! Not only in their looks, but in their
futures- we associate Hedda's darkness with mourning in some cases, and Thea's
lightness with hope, youth, and joy. Cause as we all know, Hedda's ending is tragic,
as opposed to Thea's. Sleeping beauty goes on to marry Prince (Phillip?),
while Malifecent comes to a gruesome end.
The Dynamic Duo Part II
More on the Thea and Hedda series....I've come back to dwell on their appearances. (PS this is
only the first impression of them-yes-I realize that Thea isn't incredibly hollow and weak!)
When I read this initially, an image came to mind. I began to relize the contasting appearances
of the two-Thea=light hair, large eyes, pretty and Hedda=dark, steely features
I went back to my childhood and saw Hedda as Malifecent and Thea as Aurora ( Sleeping Beauty). It seems to fit because the two women physically represent the conflict of light and darkness.
only the first impression of them-yes-I realize that Thea isn't incredibly hollow and weak!)
When I read this initially, an image came to mind. I began to relize the contasting appearances
of the two-Thea=light hair, large eyes, pretty and Hedda=dark, steely features
I went back to my childhood and saw Hedda as Malifecent and Thea as Aurora ( Sleeping Beauty). It seems to fit because the two women physically represent the conflict of light and darkness.
The Dynamic Duo-Part I
No. I'm not talking about Batman and Robin (but they rock, eh?) I'm talking about Thea and Hedda. And yes- it seems odd because they'ne not a collaborative team, but instead, they're
FRENEMIES. Yes. I'm sure we're familiar with this term describing friends who are manipulative toward one another, and all about gossip, self-gratification, and superiority.
Just look at them! Hedda "uses" Thea in order to get information regarding Lovborg- she even
talks about her ("annoying hair") behind her back. She acts friendly toward Thea only when it suits her, and is in her best interest to do so.
FRENEMIES. Yes. I'm sure we're familiar with this term describing friends who are manipulative toward one another, and all about gossip, self-gratification, and superiority.
Just look at them! Hedda "uses" Thea in order to get information regarding Lovborg- she even
talks about her ("annoying hair") behind her back. She acts friendly toward Thea only when it suits her, and is in her best interest to do so.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
another juicy little tidbit
Its pretty interesting how Hedd and Bernarda show quite a few similarities in their methods of control. Both attempt to follow the traditional male model of power. This means that they
are firm in asserting authority, and often rely on some soret of symbol to assist in this process. In the case of Bernarda, it is a cane, whereas Hedda chooses pistols. Its peculiar,though, that neither one of them was able to achieve total control. Bernarda was unable to stop the romances
and the squabbling in her household, and Hedda lacks what is often considered fundamental:
control over the course of one's own life.
are firm in asserting authority, and often rely on some soret of symbol to assist in this process. In the case of Bernarda, it is a cane, whereas Hedda chooses pistols. Its peculiar,though, that neither one of them was able to achieve total control. Bernarda was unable to stop the romances
and the squabbling in her household, and Hedda lacks what is often considered fundamental:
control over the course of one's own life.
a few things to look at
(As I came across a paralell between Die Physiker (Duerrenmatt) and Hedda Gabler (Ibsen), I nearly jumped for joy. You see, in the opening scene of Ibsen's play, there is the portrait of General Gabler hanging on the wall. Gee. I wonder how that could be significant? Well, the general is not only an individual who holds power and command of violent force, but the presence of a general hints at war, aka, foreshadowing toward future conflict. The same goes in Duerrenmatt's play. Prior to a shocking and action-packed confrontation, one sees the picture of the General ( Feldgeneral Leonidas von Zahnd, Grossvater der Fraeulein Doktor Mathilde von
Zahnd) moved to the room where the confrontation between the head doktor and physicists
takes place. I just fouond it interesting because this also characterizes the doktor as a powerful and potentially violent authority figure, muchlike Hedda. Gee, this is great!
Zahnd) moved to the room where the confrontation between the head doktor and physicists
takes place. I just fouond it interesting because this also characterizes the doktor as a powerful and potentially violent authority figure, muchlike Hedda. Gee, this is great!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Die Physiker
Say, If any of you guys are passionate about Duerrenmatt's Die Physiker, feel more than welcome to chat with me. I'll post bogs in entweder Englisch, oder auch sogar auf Deutsch!
I feel extremely ecstatic about this play, and I am quite confident in my familiarity with the themes, symbols, other literary devices, etc. In other words, I read this as if it were a work
I must read for IB English I or II. I adore the details, and nearly fainted from the overload of
literary ice cream! Please. I am desperate! I would love to discuss this before I explode!
PS-Thank you so much, English teachers! If I didn't learn to read the way I do now, I wouldn't be dancing the Charleston while color-coding my new assignment, parts of Goethe's Faust. I Love You Guys!
I feel extremely ecstatic about this play, and I am quite confident in my familiarity with the themes, symbols, other literary devices, etc. In other words, I read this as if it were a work
I must read for IB English I or II. I adore the details, and nearly fainted from the overload of
literary ice cream! Please. I am desperate! I would love to discuss this before I explode!
PS-Thank you so much, English teachers! If I didn't learn to read the way I do now, I wouldn't be dancing the Charleston while color-coding my new assignment, parts of Goethe's Faust. I Love You Guys!
Act I, Hedda Gabler
Well, I thought it was pretty cool, to say the least. I do, however, have one minor qualm about
Hedda's husband, Tesman. I, personally, cannot stand people like him-he's so simple and
practically empty-minded. It really curls my eyelashes! How, do you ask, do I see this?
Sheesh! Let me start at the beginning. His clothing isn't neat, and he shows up carrying an empty suitcase. Hmmmm.... Gee, I wonder what that could represent? Perhaps his mind, or
how he just seems to lack the ability to take a hint, eh? Imagine that! Here he is having a
conversation with his aunt about any "expectations" (aka a bun in the oven) that Hedda
may be having. Tesman have a sex life? Imagine that! To me, he seems too dim to even take to flirtations! Hedda, on the other hand, repeatedly denies the very suggestion of her pregnancy.
Gee... I think that she's in denial of her capabilities as a mother-she's unwilling to sacrifice the spotlight and become utterly devoted to another human being.
Hedda's husband, Tesman. I, personally, cannot stand people like him-he's so simple and
practically empty-minded. It really curls my eyelashes! How, do you ask, do I see this?
Sheesh! Let me start at the beginning. His clothing isn't neat, and he shows up carrying an empty suitcase. Hmmmm.... Gee, I wonder what that could represent? Perhaps his mind, or
how he just seems to lack the ability to take a hint, eh? Imagine that! Here he is having a
conversation with his aunt about any "expectations" (aka a bun in the oven) that Hedda
may be having. Tesman have a sex life? Imagine that! To me, he seems too dim to even take to flirtations! Hedda, on the other hand, repeatedly denies the very suggestion of her pregnancy.
Gee... I think that she's in denial of her capabilities as a mother-she's unwilling to sacrifice the spotlight and become utterly devoted to another human being.
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