thus becomes the principle medium for deciphering the complex and often didactic meanings within texts. Through the comparative study of Shakespeare’s historical tragedy King Richard III and Al Pacino’s postmodern docudrama Looking For Richard, both texts explore the various connections explored through the protagonist Richard with respective societal influence affecting their portrayal. Shakespeare’s text strongly conveys a sense of providentialism which was influential by the Tudor monarchy whilst
There are two Richards: the Machiavellian monster created by Shakespeare and the historical figure who many historians claim is a much-maligned innocent man. So is Richard the sinner or the one sinned against? How can we decide? Is a decision even possible? In Shakespeare's play Richard III, Richard describes himself as a deformed malcontent in the opening soliloquy. (Shakespeare often uses physical deformity to mirror an evil mind.) I, that am curtail'd of this fair proportion, Cheated
Pacino’s 1996 docudrama Looking for Richard reshapes and deconstructs Shakespeare’s illustration of the Machiavellian Richard’s rampant in illegitimately pursuing monarchical authority in Richard III and his consequent defiance of divinely sanctioned principles of retribution in the heavily Protestant Elizabethan era. Whilst paralleling the moral notions of the punishment of sin and the corrupting nature of power, Pacino undermines the monopolizing ascendency of British literary culture and highlights
explore connections between texts is to heighten understanding of humanity’s progressing values and the underlying relevant themes that continue to engage societies regardless of context. William Shakespeare’s King Richard III (1592) (RIII) and Al Pacino’s docudrama Looking for Richard (1996) (LFR) demonstrate how opinion is created through comparative study, both explore the struggle for power within differing contexts to determine the duplicity of humanity. Ultimately, despite the divergent eras
intertextual connections reveals the relationship between context and key values. This view is reiterated throughout William Shakespeare’s 16th Century play “King Richard III”, examining the moral ramifications of the relentless pursuit of power, reflected by the politically unstable period of the Elizabethan era. Al Pacino’s docudrama “Looking for Richard” reconstructs history to explore man’s intrinsic desire to act on their ambition for power and the notion of outer appearance versus inner reality. Pacino
to themselves. An exploration of Shakespeare’s King Richard III (1592) and Al Pacino’s Looking for Richard (1996) allows for a greater understanding of the composer’s respective contexts, along with their intended agendas, through the lens of their own societal values and concerns. The manipulation of Richard III’s persona, whether by authorial adaptation of historical sources related to his character, or through the differing views of Richards motives, are universal concepts, that when studied in
The depiction of Richard III in Al Pacino’s Looking for Richard doesn’t stray far from the twisted, manipulative nobleman described by Shakespeare hundreds of years ago, however it is more dependent on film techniques to build characterization than the actual portrayal of the character himself. Richard is a notably cunning and charismatic character and traditionally, because of the limitations to naturally charm by appearance or stature imposed by his deformities, Richard has perfected his use of
Studying an urban context and appropriation simultaneously reveals a textual conversation in which contextual values and social paradigms may align or collide. While analysing William Shakespeare’s King Richard III (1593) alongside Robert Al Pacino’s Looking for Richard (1996), these shifts become apparent through the resonances and dissonances between the portrayal of theatricality as a tool for obtaining power. The notion of manipulation and the role of women contributing to one’s use of theatricality
Richard Cory Poem Analysis Whenever Richard Cory went down town, We people on the pavement looked at him: Richard Cory Poem Analysis Whenever Richard Cory went down town, We people on the pavement looked at him: He was a gentleman from sole to crown, Clean favored, and imperially slim. And he was always quietly arrayed, And he was always human when he talked; But still he fluttered pulses when he said, "Good-morning," and he glittered when he walked. And he was rich - yes, richer
The poem, "Richard Cory" by Edwin Arlington Robinson is the classic pity-the-star story. It has been rumored that some people worshipped by the public eye are just regular people with regular problems, but honestly how big could their problems be? Richard Cory seems to be one of those heart-stopping, rolex-wearing famous people who had a regular problem or two. In scanning the poem line by line, its is easier to uncover meaning. The first line of the poem suggests that Richard Cory wasn't
William Shakespeare's Aim in Richard III Richard III, in my opinion, was written to portray Richard as an arch villain, to show him as an evil and even more callous person than he actually was. Although, the dialogue in the play compiles of a large amount of entertaining situations, remarks, asides and conversations. Richard III was based on a true life king who ruled between 1483-1485. Upon the death of his brother, Edward IV, he became guardian to his two nephews, Edward V, the new young
provide insight into the lifestyles of individuals from past and allow the modern audience to understand shifts in contexts and values through time. William Shakespeare’s play The Tragedy of King Richard III presents its audience with the values of the sixteenth century, whilst Al Pacino’s film Looking for Richard highlights the shift in context and creatively reshapes these values in order to make them more accessible to a twentieth century audience. Both Pacino and Shakespeare employ different mediums
This text is an excerpt from chapter 8 of Richard Wright’s Black Boy. Richard values finding a job as well as reading novels. This passage occurs after Richard starts to look for a new summer job because he wants to afford clothes and books for the next school term. When Richard was walking toward the center of town, he encounters one of his classmates, Ned, who is looking very glum. Eventually, Richard faces the message that Ned’s brother, Bob, was killed by white folks because he was fooling around
In “Richard Cory”, Edwin Arlington Robinson uses irony, simplicity, and perfect rhyme to depict the theme of the poem. The rhyme in “Richard Cory” is almost song-like, and it continues throughout the whole poem. The theme of the poem is that appearances are deceiving. The poem is about a man who everyone thinks is a “gentleman from sole to crown”, who then commits suicide. Irony is used in the poem very skillfully to show that appearances may be deceiving. When reading the poem, you get caught up
Boy by Richard Wright, anger plays a huge role. Over the course of his journey in life anger comes up everyday. Richard grew into the person he is because of anger. The experience’s Richard has had with the hate in his work life, home life, school life, and his community life, has caused him to become hateful person, therefore, his anger is destructive to himself. When it came to Richard's family life there were many situations in which they were discriminated against and this made Richard very upset
talons, the raptor knew where he was. Slowly looking up, it spotted him at the top of the relatively short tree. Sinking on its legs, it sprung up just as Dylan swung his hatchet with all the force he could muster. When he opened his eyes, the head was next to him in the tree, while the raptors body was twitching on the ground. Seeing a mesa in the distance, he decided that would be a good place to
the perspective of Richard Papen. He lives a bleak, boring life in a small town called Plano, located in California. Richard hates where he lives, he hates his college, and he doesn’t like what he is studying. He also has a really unpleasant relationship with his family. This is before he was accepted, with a lot of financial aid, into a small, liberal arts college in Vermont, called Hampden College. When Richard arrives at Hampden College, he meets with his advisor. Richard mentions that he wants
God in a tiger named Richard Parker. He has a great appreciation and fear of him because he has given and taken so much away for him, just like Borges’ God that visits the leopard and Dante. All three experience a moment of clarity before losing a piece of their soul. Religion has a profound affect and important place in both stories, shaping the characters and the tone. Pi sees something greater than himself in Richard Parker, something endlessly beautiful and complex. Richard Parker symbolizes God
into the dark night sky of the farlands. Many hours later, Hazel came face to face with President Richard at last. She looked at him with cold eyes and fury in her heart. “The tables really have turned, haven't they, president?” Hazel sneered. She looked at President Richard on the floor, looking pathetic as he lay there
The poem Richard Cory by Edwin Arlington Robinson and Crazy Courage by Alma Luz Villanueva exemplify how human nature deals with the surrounding people’s critics and that people will never see a person’s happiness through their appearance and ways of living. It measures both their will and determination to how they conquer people’s views towards them. The main characters, Richard from Richard Cory and Michael from Crazy Courage took opinions differently through their actions and judgment on their