chapter 6 & 7

Chapter 6 -- When in Doubt, It’s from Shakespeare...
Discuss a work that you are familiar with that alludes to or reflects Shakespeare. Show how the author uses this connection thematically. Read pages 44-46 carefully. In these pages, Foster shows how Fugard reflects Shakespeare through both plot and theme. In your discussion, focus on theme.

 

Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" is reflected through many stories of present day time. The movie "Titanic" has the same theme carried throughout the story which is forbidden love. As Romeo and Juliet were not allowed to be together, neither did Jack and Rose from the titanic. All falling into Shakespeare's creative masterpiece of the couple falling in love and then Romeo dies. This alludes with the movie by Jack and Rose happily falling in love and then Jack dies.

 

Chapter 7 -- ...Or the Bible
Discuss 3 Biblical allusions that appear in a film, short story, or novel other than "The Lame Shall Enter First." Be creative and imaginative in these connections.

 

In the movie "Evan Almighty" there are many biblical allusions that occur. One is where Evan is playing the role of Noah and is building an arc just like in the bible. Another is where someone plays the role of God and gives Evan such powers that the bible says that God Almighty holds. One more is how Evan plays the good role and does ultimately what God does him to do, for the better.