1. After completing my first play I found it something to be very interesting. With limited ways to express your ideas, it proved itself to be very difficult. The one thing I had a problem with was that it was very difficult to establish the plot line without narration. I was forced to lay out the plot and all the characterization strictly through stage directions and dialogue. To my surprise I actualy found this type or writing enjoyable. I liked having the power to construct my own on set piece of work and control all the stage directions. One negative surprise I came across when writing the play was again the diffciculty in establishing a detailed plot and the frustration of typing dialogue.
2. If I were to give advice to a ten year-old I would give them as much advice as I could regarding high school and how to make it through successfully. In order to provide them with the best advice, I would compile many thoughts and ideas from various people who seem to succeed throughout their high school years. Naturally, some of the information would come from my personal experiences however I would also give him advice regarding some of the mistakes I have made in which could be avoided. I feel this would both give them the positives and the negatives in which would aid them in completing their high school life. I wouldn't want to scare or overwhelm anyone however, it would be stricly beneficial.
3. In my opinion, great literature is either derived from something that is enjoyed by everyone who reads it and is passed on continually due to its popularity or a piece of literature that expresses a significant idea or breakthrough that is accepted by everyone. Personally, I have only read classic novels that were composed with the intent of entertainment however in the near future I hope to read classic novels regarding philosophy or politics. I could never see myself composing something like this because with every widely accepted piece of work comes controversy. The authors at times get into trouble for the works of art they have composed.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Luigi Pirandello Blog
1. Theme is of upmost significance when I write. Honestly, what is the point of writing something if it's not going to get a message across? It's simply pointless, a good piece of writing always needs to portray a central idea and in some way benefit the reader. To write with no theme is like writing a book about nothing. It not only will benefit the reader none, it will be an atrocity to read. In a way theme is what keeps the reader hooked. An example of a book with an excellent theme that kept the reader's attention was The Great Gatsby. This book was such a marvel due to the way the theme was laid out and eventually concluded.
2. A theme that I am considering writing about for my play is confidence. Not only will it be very easy for me to relate to and write about, it would also be very interesting to the reader. I believe confidence is a huge problem with many teenagers and self doubt is an ongoing problem. Many with elder siblings to keep up to, academics get very competitive and having the self confidence needed is necessary to succeed. This theme is important to me because I see and hear too many people who have doubts in themself and I feel this should be addressed because it is not a healthy lifestyle.
3. One conflict I am choosing to write about in my play is that between two friends. One is always right and the other always wrong and typically contributing nothing. They are in constant argument regarding who is better at what and the outcome is typically one sided. They have been best friends for a long while however they are constantly fighting. The constant fighting builds up the personality of the characters and introduces the audience to who they are and how their lives are played out. Characters become more and more developed through everyday conflicts.
2. A theme that I am considering writing about for my play is confidence. Not only will it be very easy for me to relate to and write about, it would also be very interesting to the reader. I believe confidence is a huge problem with many teenagers and self doubt is an ongoing problem. Many with elder siblings to keep up to, academics get very competitive and having the self confidence needed is necessary to succeed. This theme is important to me because I see and hear too many people who have doubts in themself and I feel this should be addressed because it is not a healthy lifestyle.
3. One conflict I am choosing to write about in my play is that between two friends. One is always right and the other always wrong and typically contributing nothing. They are in constant argument regarding who is better at what and the outcome is typically one sided. They have been best friends for a long while however they are constantly fighting. The constant fighting builds up the personality of the characters and introduces the audience to who they are and how their lives are played out. Characters become more and more developed through everyday conflicts.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Im a Thinker, and I Think Thinks
1. The role of reading to a writer is one of the biggest influences they will ever come across and posseses the capability to sculpt a writer's style. In order to aspire to become a writer, one must be an avid reader who has a true love for good literature. Lets face it, it is impossible for an excellent writer to arise with no history of reading. Their work would in a sense be lacking something, they would have no defined style in writing due to the lack of influence and experience in the subject. Reading also lays the groundwork for a successful writer. It will teach them much about organization and how to convery messages effectively.
2. Something that I see in the world that poses a potential problem is the vast economic disparity among developing countries. This is a serious issue in which is contributing to the loss of thousands of innocent civilians. I interpret this topic as us (being such an economic powerhouse) not contributing enough to these countries. Surely we are giving them money, but thats not what is necessary. We need to step in and lay a foundation for a productive future within these countries and possibly assist in avoiding these devastations in the future. I have such a strong opinion on this topic strictly because it isnt moral to have so much money and do nothing to help those in need.
3. A piece of art that has inspired me is the film "A Beatiful Mind." The story of a schizophrenic man who graduates from an ivy league university with honors, winning one of the prestigous awards for developemental concepts. He soon suffers the effects of his schizophrenia and believes he is working for the CIA when in reality he is cutting clips out of magazines. This was such an influential movie to me because it just showed how quickly something great can fade away. In this case, his beautiful mind. I also enjoyed this movie because it sent a message of acceptance to the audience. No matter how crazy or how obsurb the ideas of the main character, his friends and family still accepted him for who he was. This was particularly important to me because no one under any circumstance should be downgraded due to a medical condition. Certain stereotypes are often associated with those with medical disabilities and it is in no way anyones place to judge someone based on that fact.
2. Something that I see in the world that poses a potential problem is the vast economic disparity among developing countries. This is a serious issue in which is contributing to the loss of thousands of innocent civilians. I interpret this topic as us (being such an economic powerhouse) not contributing enough to these countries. Surely we are giving them money, but thats not what is necessary. We need to step in and lay a foundation for a productive future within these countries and possibly assist in avoiding these devastations in the future. I have such a strong opinion on this topic strictly because it isnt moral to have so much money and do nothing to help those in need.
3. A piece of art that has inspired me is the film "A Beatiful Mind." The story of a schizophrenic man who graduates from an ivy league university with honors, winning one of the prestigous awards for developemental concepts. He soon suffers the effects of his schizophrenia and believes he is working for the CIA when in reality he is cutting clips out of magazines. This was such an influential movie to me because it just showed how quickly something great can fade away. In this case, his beautiful mind. I also enjoyed this movie because it sent a message of acceptance to the audience. No matter how crazy or how obsurb the ideas of the main character, his friends and family still accepted him for who he was. This was particularly important to me because no one under any circumstance should be downgraded due to a medical condition. Certain stereotypes are often associated with those with medical disabilities and it is in no way anyones place to judge someone based on that fact.
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