The postmodern Since this book does not attempt to introduce different critical schools or historical periods of literature‚ it may seem inappropriate to include a chapter on the postmodern. In the following pages‚ however‚ we wish to suggest that this topic provides us with an invaluable set of terms for thinking about literary and other cultural texts‚ that to a significant degree it involves ways of thinking which are unavoidable in the twenty-first century. The word ‘postmodern’ itself
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characterised by various aspects including: Pastiche Nostalgia Disjointed narratives Emotional detachment Self-referentialism Time bending Altered realities ‘Quoting’ from different film genres and film movements/periods as well as from other visual media and actual historical periods Time‚ history‚ high/low culture and the difference between them are mixed together Tongue-in-cheek/ironic reworkings of existing texts Parodies of popular culture Can also include aspects of
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There are two types of the expository gadget of parody. One is named for the Roman writer comedian Horace who wrote in Latin; his parody is delicately taunting and hilariously persuading in the expectations of moving an arrival to a higher standard for whomever or whatever he was caricaturizing. The second is named for the Roman artist humorist Juvenal additionally writing in Latin; his parody is recognized by a disdainful and rankled condition that utilizes cruelty and authenticity to impel an arrival
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Various forms of comedy‚ satire‚ comedy of character‚ farce‚ and parody. In the history of theater‚ Comedy took place as an opposite of tragedy. The Greeks invented and employed comedy to give their audience a more positive ending after the series of tragedies played previously on the same play-day. Therefore‚ the audience left the theatre in a better mood. The comedy’s purpose was to make audience lough as they watch the main character’s‚ protagonist‚ imprudence. Just as in modern day’s comedy
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1.1 Parody in Hong Kong Definition http://robsonhall.ca/mlj/images/Articles/33v2/reynolds.pdf Parody‚ a term derived from the Greek word”parodia”‚ has an ancient heritage. Later Greek and Roman writers used the term parody to refer to a more widespread practice of quotation‚ not necessarily humorous‚ in which both writers and speakers introduce allusions to previous texts. The “popular perception of parody and the standard dictionary definition” conceives of parody as a “specific work of humorous
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To play a Movie or Not play a Movie? That is the question— Whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to suffer The playback and fast forward of outrageous fortune‚ Or to take arms against a sea of troubles‚ And‚ by remote click‚ end it. To click‚ to play— No More—and by “play” to say we end The heartache‚ and the thousand ridiculous schlocks TV shows aired‚ too—‘tis a consummation Devoutly to be wished. To play‚ To exercise— To exercise—or eat icecream. Ay‚ there’s the rub‚ For in that exercise of
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A Postmodern Paradox Postmodernism‚ a paradox in itself‚ challenges conformity in countless ways. Taking place after World War II‚ this movement is mainly characterized by its rejection of social constructs and its challenges to traditional forms of philosophy‚ literature‚ art‚ and religious authority. Ironically‚ while it defied categorizing‚ it became a category itself. Nevertheless‚ this movement has had a profound impact on countless literary‚ cinematographic‚ art‚ and philosophic works. Two
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necessarily connected thematically‚ there is a clear narrative running through the show that is moved forward every other episode or so. The show makes use of many tools found in the postmodern toolbox to be funny‚ or to be critical of society and certain schools of thought.
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The Idea of The Postmodern: A history. London: Routledge. Booker‚ M. K. (2007). Postmodern Hollywood: what ’s new in film and why it makes us feel so strange. Connecticut: Praeger. Bromley‚ P. (n.d.). About.com Comedians. Retrieved 12 1‚ 2013‚ from comedians.about.com: http://comedians.about.com/od/glossary/g/Slapstick-Comedy.htm Creative Commons Attribution Johnson‚ M. (n.d.). Knoji. Retrieved 12 1‚ 2013‚ from Knoji.com: http://fashion-trends.knoji.com/postmodern-parody-and-pastiche/ Purvis‚ T Running
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John Sullivan Period 7 February 25‚ 2013 The Raven Parody The game was tied and no one winning‚ it was the start of the thirteenth inning. Approaching the plate with courage and conviction. Tapping the plate side to side‚ I positioned my stance to wide. I studied the pitcher go through his motion‚ ignoring my opponents making commotion. My third base coach nods to me and makes a notion. I distinctly remember‚ it was a cold evening in November. One ball no strikes was the count‚ a
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