The Inevitable
The Inevitable Mr. Williams was a material man. He had no consounce, no moral boundries and more faces than Big Ben. He was very manipulative and was fond of anything which made him look succesful. Why not, he was after all succesful, financialy that is to say. This is how he came to be able to afford a Porsche, which he had imported from Germany. It was 1968, mid winter. It wasn't unknown for the Irish moore lands to be engulfed in mist, as it was on this cold winters night. On this occasion the mist added to the excitement as Mr. Williams tested his new toy, his Porche, with his lady friend Joanna. Mr. Williams had intended to get lost with his lady friend, but he did not expect the events that would follow. A windy mud track divided the woods from the Moor's. It was an empty stretch of road, which tested the cars suspension and handling to the limit, as it did Mr. Williams driving ability. He was more than happy to comply with the challenge of keeping the car on the verge of an accident at every turn, without actualy bringing any harm to his precious toy. His driving ability was pushed to the limits as he turned with the road, which appeared six feet in front of the car out of the cold mist. The headlights merely illuminated the fog, visibility began to improve, but any unexpected turns were still unavoidable at this speed. Joanna urged him to slow down, and with an
The themes of illusion and Reality in CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF
Tennessee Williams epic play, 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof', is much more than a story highlighting the inadequacies of the Pollitt family, it is a carefully planned critique of American society during the fifties. One of the leading themes that Williams explores in order to do this is that of illusion and reality. The theme is brought to attention by Bricks claim that he is dismayed by the presence of 'mendacity' in society. The theme is quickly defined as 'lying and liars' by Brick and his father. It has become quite clear that Brick is not revealing the truth about an element of his personal life. He is eventually forced to reluctantly do so by his father. Williams is keen to display the complexities between the relationship Big Daddy has with his children. On one hand there is Gooper, an established lawyer with a prosperous family, and on the other there is Brick, whom by all accounts; including his own at times, is a has been footballer who has thrown in the towel. However, it can be claimed that Gooper, along with his partner Mae is really motivated the prospect of financial prosperity. Both he and Mae appear to be loyal and complaint to Big Mama and Big Daddy. Yet, despite the fact that Gooper has achieved all that society has asked of him, he remains unable to please his father, who seems to prefer Bricks company to his. Furthermore, the main link between the two
It was 9am and the tarmac was already warm from the first glimpses of the early morning sun.
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Biography of Tennessee Williams (1911-83).
Biography of Tennessee Williams (1911-83) Playwright, poet, and fiction writer, Tennessee Williams left a powerful mark on American theatre. At their best, his twenty-five full-length plays combined lyrical intensity, haunting loneliness, and hypnotic violence. He is widely considered the greatest Southern playwright and one of the greatest playwrights in the history of American drama. Born Thomas Lanier Williams on March 26, 1911, he suffered through a difficult and troubling childhood. His father, Cornelius Williams, was a shoe salesman and an emotionally absent parent. He became increasingly abusive, as the Williams children grew older. His mother, Edwina, was the daughter of Southern Episcopal minister and had lived the adolescence and young womanhood of a spoiled Southern belle. Williams was sickly as a child, and his mother was a loving but smothering woman. In 1918 the family moved from Mississippi to St. Louis, and the change from a small provincial town to a big city was very difficult for William¹s mother. Williams had an older sister named Rose and a younger brother named Walter. Rose was emotionally and mentally unstable, and her illnesses had a great influence on Thomas¹s life and work. In 1929, Williams enrolled in the University of Missouri. After two years he dropped out of school, compelled to do so by his father, and took a job in the warehouse of the
An Essay on "The Red Wheelbarrow" by William Carlos Williams.
It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words. But does it take a thousand words to paint a picture? In 1923, William Carlos Williams composed his shortest poem ever, "The Red Wheelbarrow", which consists of one single, 16-word sentence broken into four stanzas. At first impression, most readers get nothing out of the poem. The only obvious characteristic is the rural image painted by the red wheelbarrow and the white chickens, however; upon closer scrutiny, each word symbolizes and enhances simultaneously the idea of one coherent picture. Williams was part of the Imagism literary movement that advocated the use of free verse, common speech patterns, and clear concrete images. His minimalism approach to create an image with concrete objects encourages on imagination of the reader. Diction and symbolic keywords enhance the dichotomy of tones Williams creates in the poem. The first two stanzas establish a stark and burdensome mood but then shifts to a sense of renewal and clarity. The bold opening statement "so much depend upon" has a sense of necessity and pressure and leads to the title object, "a red wheel barrow". The "red wheelbarrow" is an austere-colored, man-made object used to carry heavy loads too burdensome for the human body. The color red in literature usually connotes something harsh and shocking, intense and rough. The brightness of the color made
Brick says that 'Mendacity is a system we live in. Liquor is one way out, death is another...'. Discuss Williams' treatment of mendacity and truth and a theme in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof'.
Brick says that "Mendacity is a system we live in. Liquor is one way out, death is another...". Discuss Williams' treatment of mendacity and truth and a theme in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof'. 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' is essentially about Tennessee Williams as a writer exposing universal truths to an unsuspecting audience, by testing social boundaries. The characters in this 1950s patriarchal play are sensationalised and give us an unclear ending to prove to the audience that his issues are something to be debated. The idea of 'mendacity' is Williams' way of microcosmically encompassing society through a central character's role within a family setting. It explores human relationships and attitudes towards one another. Brick is a character facing the effects of being pushed into social limbo in order to achieve a conventionality that simply cannot exist. All of the characters are involved with lies in one form or another. The audience is shown how people lie to placate themselves as the truth can be too difficult to accept. Brick significantly poses the question, 'Who can face the truth? Can you?' Brick's character depicts resignation and capitulation. His own name embodies this; he has assumed the status of a brick as a result of his entire life. Being one of the play's protagonists, he challenges the status quo as society's repressive attitude to 'unnatural
Symbolism plays an important role in Tennessee Williams' "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" and Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman". This essay will compare and contrast the role of symbolism in these plays.
Compare and contrast the role of symbolism in two or three of the plays you have studied. Symbols are often used in drama, representing a broader meaning to emphasise major themes, shed light on a character, or and evoke abstract concepts and ideas. Symbolism plays an important role in Tennessee Williams' "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" and Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman". This essay will compare and contrast the role of symbolism in these plays. Symbols may often be used to emphasise or reveal aspects of a character's personality. One such symbol in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" is that of Brick's crutch. Brick stumbles through the play, continually dropping his crutch or losing it at the hands of others. His crutch may be seen as a symbol of various things. It may be seen as a symbol of his weakness and his inability to be whole after the loss of Skipper, emphasising that Brick is a broken man. Brick's crutch may also be seen as a manifestation of his dependence on alcohol. Lastly, in a showdown between father and son in Act II, Big Daddy attempts to make Brick face the desire that confronts him and as Brick tries to escape, wrenches the crutch away from him. One can thus see that the crutch may also be seen as a phallic symbol, and it's removal by Big Daddy may symbolise the loss of Brick's manliness due to his insecurity about his sexuality. In this way, the symbolism of the
A Life In The Day Of Andy Williams…
A Life In The Day Of Andy Williams... Andy Williams, 73, still reigns supreme in the easy listening charts, since his singing debut at the tender age of 8, when he featured as part of the Williams Brothers Quartet. He sang regulary on the radio station WHO stationed in Des Moines, Iowa, and since then his singing career has spiralled. He is still performing today, singing six days a night in his Moon River Theatre from April to December. "Andy dear, your breakfast is ready! You've got a long day ahead of you so you need some food inside of you!" Debbie's voice echoed in my ears. I can never work out whether its my imagination that Debbie talks to me like a small child in the morning, or its due to the fact that I'm only half awake! I rolled over in my luxurious bed and squinted as the bright sunlight poured in through my french windows. I looked around my spacious room in a slight daze, my eyes focusing as they come in contact with the vibrant colours of Pollack's 'Moby Dick', as it stares back at me. I take a second to gain my composure as my eyes are fixated on the bright blues featured in the painting. Ten mintues later and I'm awake, showered and ready to face what today will bring. µ Æ Ð þ × 1/4 (tm) Mook(tm) ¢ Ø ß œ Œ § †å †0å æ †† †† þ (c) (r) ±
Historical, Social and Cultural context of Tennessee Williams on 'A Streetcar Named Desire'.
Historical, Social and Cultural context of Tennessee Williams on 'A Streetcar Named Desire'. Thomas Lanier Williams (later to be known as Tennessee) was born on March 26th 1911 in Columbus, Mississippi. He was the first of three children. He had a younger brother, and a younger sister named Rose. Their father was a shoe salesman, and their mother was the daughter of a minister. At the age of 14, Williams discovered writing as an escape from reality. This was at a time when Williams felt acutely uncomfortable. His father called him 'Miss Nancy', obviously not believing that a boy would rather read books, rather than play marbles or baseball. In 1929 Williams became a student at the University of Missouri. But during the Great Wall Street Crash Depression (1931-1934) Williams' father insisted he leave university to work in the shoe industry with him. Although Williams held a secure job, he was unhappy and suffered a breakdown. In 1936 Williams once again enrolled at university, this time attending the State University of Iowa. Once Williams had finished university he continued to write, and travelled all over America whilst many of his plays were receiving awards. Tragically on 24th February 1983, Tennessee Williams died, after choking on one of his barbiturates. Historical - ? Although Tennessee lived through as many people would say, life-altering events, such as the
First Lady of the World - Eleanor Roosevelt.
First Lady of the World Eleanor Roosevelt Sr. Bridget Ellis, fsp Psychology of Women (PS230) Professor Shawn Healy June 27, 2002 Emerson College, Boston Introduction Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, the first child of Elliot Roosevelt and Anna (Hall) Roosevelt, was born in New York City on October 11, 1884. Having been born to parents who were from prestigious, wealthy and distinguished families, faithful to the standards of Victorian virtue and social class, and successful in commerce and politics, she seemed destined to enjoy a very privileged lifestyle. Home was in the beautiful and elite Hudson Valley (Dietz & Williams, Producers, and Williams, Writer/Director, 2000; Hoff-Wilson, & Lightman, 1984). Eleanor, who regarded her own mother as the most beautiful woman in the world, knew as a very young child that she was a great disappointment to her mother who thought she was very plain and dull. Girls who were beautiful had their lives made for them. Their beauty and charm, considered essential in those days, were almost a guarantee that they would make a splendid debut into society, find a suitable husband, have children and preside over a large household. Eleanor's mother disdainfully called her "Granny," even in front of guests, because she thought the child was too somber, lacking all spontaneity and joy. Eleanor, described as homely by her mother, suffered emotional abuse