https://veronicabliteratureblogs.wordpress.com/2020/04/02/blog-2-virtual-visit-to-the-state-library/ Hi Veronica, I enjoyed reading how visiting the State Library, virtually, has enhanced your understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare. I agree with you in that his work is timeless and expresses “the essential characteristics of human nature”. I loved how you incorporated the words of Ben Johnson regarding Shakespeare as well. It truly cemented …
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Write a review of Marcia Williams’ “translation” of The Winter’s Tale into a comic book version. Marcia Williams’ translation of ‘The Winter’s Tale’, in the form of a comic book, was an intriguing, insightful and ultimately a unique way to communicate Shakespeare’s literary piece. Although it is not a direct replica of Shakespeare’s work as …
Peer Review #1
https://isabelladigi.home.blog/2020/03/17/week-4-blog-1-write-a-prose-soliloquy-in-which-you-are-either-hamlet-or-ophelia-commenting-on-the-world-around-you-in-2020/ Hi Isabella, I thoroughly enjoyed reading the soliloquy you wrote from the perspective of Ophelia. Your word choice was carefully thought out and your language was firm, capturing my attention from the beginning. I especially liked your line, “I am nothing but helpless, a tiny speck, a grain of sand amongst this vast ocean”. …
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How my virtual visit to the State Library has expanded my knowledge of Shakespeare and his place in the world. Virtually exploring the State Library of NSW was a fascinating experience, one that I am grateful for as it truly allowed me to stop and think for a moment as to how one person can …
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Write a prose soliloquy in which you are either Hamlet or Ophelia commenting on the world around you in 2020. Ophelia’s soliloquy What is this I see around me? What is this we have lived through? Is the world coming to a halt? Oh it has been a long year thus far. But how? For …
Summative Entry
Image retrieved from: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:David_Malouf_Sydney_Writer%27s_Walk_plaque.jpg Governor General David Hurley made the comment, “Australia is not a finished product” in response to a quote by Australian author David Malouf written on a plaque. It reads, “Australia is still revealing itself to us. We oughtn’t to close off possibilities by declaring too early what we have already become”. …
Peer Review #4
https://teannie.home.blog/2019/09/15/blog-topic-4-patrick-white/ Hi Teannie, I really enjoyed reading your blog post regarding Patrick Whites text, ‘Down at the Dump’ and how it relates to his essay ‘The Prodigal Son’. I thought the quotes you incorporated were very relevant and conveyed your points very well. I liked how you showed the contrast in societies beliefs through your …
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Write a letter to Kim Scott telling him what you think about his novel, ‘That Deadman Dance’ Dear Mr Scott, Your novel was truly insightful and a delight to read. I am of course referring to your novel, ‘That Deadman Dance’ which truly had to be read in depth to understand its true meaning and …
Peer Review #3
https://isabelladigi.home.blog/2019/08/30/week-6-blog-3-write-a-brief-account-of-how-you-think-art-and-literature-interact-in-a-persons-experience/ Hi Isabella, I enjoyed reading your blog post regarding how art and literature interact in a person’s experience. I too attempted this question and support your belief regarding how “art and literature are mediums of expression”. They do in fact allow individuals to convey their emotions and attitudes in different ways and this is …
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Write a letter to Patrick White telling him what you think of any one of the texts you have read this week Dear Mr. White, I have to say it was a shame that I did not come across your literary work earlier in my life. Your work possesses deep meaning and flows smoothly, taking …
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