Module A: Power

Question 1

Lusting for power is

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a driving force of the human condition

Question 2

These texts emphasises the need

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to be conscious of how we use authority and how this ultimately defines us

Question 3

Richard’s hamartia is his

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striving for power at all costs using Machiavellian political intrigue/expediency.

Question 4

through Richard, S conveys

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the corrupting force of power on the individual

Question 5

Power

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the control or command over people and events

Question 6

Power, the control or command over people and events is a

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universal theme that transcends time and remains a key structural feature in society

Question 7

As time progresses, the way authority has been expressed

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has been significantly altered.

Question 8

Comparing KRIII (1592) and P’s post-modernist meta documentary drama

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provides insight into this evolution (of how the way authority has been expressed has been significantly altered.)

Question 9

From these texts we realise the unchanging

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abuse of power that still plagues society.

Question 10

Both texts unified through the important human truths they convey

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that force us to question our own morality and values

Question 11

Establishing stability in a society can be achieved

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to an extent through power

Question 12

The impact on those in power, however,

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is a double edged sword.

Question 13

through S’s portrayal of R (vice of morality) he conveys

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corrupting force of power on the individual

Question 14

Referencing controversy of ‘The Prince’, S weaves

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Machiavellian expediency through R’s actions, emphasising his hamartia as he pursues power at all costs.

Question 15

In play’s perepetia

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“There is no creature loves me. And if I die no soul shall pity me.”

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Stream of consciousness

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“There is no creature loves me. And if I die no soul shall pity me.”

Question 17

Effect of stream of consciousness “There is no creature loves me. And if I die no soul shall pity me.”

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complete isolation that results from suppressing humanity and lusting for power the individual. He is even isolated from himself.

Question 18

“Richard loves Richard. That is I am I. Is there a murderer here? No. Yes I am.”

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syntactically disjointed speech and dialogia

Question 19

Effect “Richard loves Richard. That is I am I. Is there a murderer here? No. Yes I am.”

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conveys internal confliction that can result when one suppresses their humanity in their pursuit of power.

Question 20

Such abuse of power in KRIII would have resonated with a modern US audience following the

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1970’s Watergate Scandal and the rise of powerful corporations.

Question 21

Whilst we can appreciate S use of language techniques

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to engage with his audience positioned further away, Pacino capitalises on the advantages of film to powerfully reiterate the destructive impact of holding power on the individual.

Question 22

What is a truth conveyed by S through Hastings?

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Earthly power is fleeting and ultimately meaningless.

Hastings reminds the audience that vanity and living only for power means we forget our spirituality and life’s meaning.

Question 23

Hastings reminds the audience that vanity and living only for power means we forget our spirituality and life’s meaning.

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“O momentary grace of mortal men/ Which we more hunt for than the grace of God.”

Question 24

“O momentary grace of mortal men/ Which we more hunt for than the grace of God.” techniques

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didactic lines and dramatic irony

Question 25

S critiques his own society through his masterful use of language through dramatic irony and didactic lines recognising the challenges of theatre with his audience further away

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Hastings “O momentary grace of mortal men/ Which we more hunt for than the grace of God.”

Question 26

Through The bloody murder scene of Clarence, Pacino effectively affirms

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R’s violent abuse of power and how it can distance one from their fellow man and their own conscience.

Question 27

Chiaroscuro lighting of the

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high angle close up shot of Clarence dressed in white, symbolising his innocence.

Question 28

power still corrupts

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individuals and lures them from their humanity

Question 29

Whilst each composer conveys important truths about authority

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through their respective texts, they were unable to do so without their own exercise of authority.

Question 30

Under ultimate rule of Q E, S had to

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affirm Tudor Myth that R was a deformed villain as depicted by Holinshed and Moore.

Question 31

Despite S’s restrictions (due to censorship of Q E) he uses authority of language to

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subtly convey moral maxims to an audience as he critiques Elizabethan society through lens of KRIII’s time. We realise power

Question 32

Animal imagery of Richard by Richmond

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“That bloody and usurping boar… that swills your warm blood like wash”

Question 33

Effective”That bloody and usurping boar… that swills your warm blood like wash”

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symbolism of untameable boar, most dangerous animal hunted in Renaissance period would have resonated with audience.

Question 34

S extends metaphor of boar throughout play to

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critique Q E brutal reign as she persecuted Catholics an maintained a strict social hierarchy, despite being in a time of relative peace.

Question 35

Such an abuse of power by R and QE would have resonated with a modern US audience

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following 1070`s Watergate Scandal and rise of powerful corporations.

Question 36

Shakespeare skilful discretion of language

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translated onto modern medium of film as Pacino portrays authorial power necessary to produce powerful texts.

Question 37

Pacino portrays authorial power necessary to produce powerful texts. Depicted through his

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slightly narcissistic approach to film, his enjoyment of power in ebing able to freely manipulate the film evident.

Question 38

Through his own portrayal in film, P critiques

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vanity of those in power in US and their disregard for society and its lower less privileged classes.

Question 39

P starts to embody the truths which S conveys

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cuts to Pacino and executives dining at expensive restuarants whilst Richmond`s actor judiciously prepares his lines and prepares for battle.

Question 40

cuts to Pacino and executives dining at expensive restuarants whilst Richmond`s actor judiciously prepares his lines and prepares for battle. provides

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insight into arrogance that those in power can gain.

Question 41

We appreciate the enduring value of S paly in giving insight into influence of power on the works of playwrigths and recognise the immense power of LFR in conveying this to a modern audience

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recognise the immense power of LFR in conveying this to a modern audinece

Question 42

Hand held camera creates cinema verite/realism

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“Hope you like turkey” laughing

Question 43

Jeeering comment as he’s asked to vacate a café by police

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“Hope you like turkey” laughing

Hand held camera creates cinema verite/realism

Question 44

Effect “Hope you like turkey” laughing

Hand held camera creates cinema verite/realism

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symbolises Us society’s critique of authority following the 1970’s watergate scandal and rise of powerful corporations in the 1990’s.

Question 45

Whilst S uses dramatic irony, Pacino hast to achieve such effects

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visually. Link to bloody Clarence scene

Question 46

After R woos Lady Anne

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cuts to R laughing like a psychopath surrounded in darkness shows viewers he deceived her. Audience may have missed this due to language barrier and seemingly penitent tone

Question 47

Shall I be plain? I wish the bastards dead.

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truncated sentence when brutally ordering death of young princes. plain language in contrast to irony and wit in other scenes emphasises brutalitly

Question 48

Effect

Shall I be plain? I wish the bastards dead.

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abuse of power will only occur when used for personal gain. S emphasises that most vulnerable in society often expereicne the greatest ramifications from such misuse of authority.