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one of the following topics and address the assignment requirements specific to each topic.

Topic #1

In any genre of literature, it is the action of the characters that draws us into the story. Their challenges, decisions, tragedies, and triumphs focus our attention, revealing a broader aspect of the human condition as well as, perhaps, some facet of our own. One of the oldest literary devices used is to expose a character’s “tragic flaw” at some point in the story line. A “tragic flaw” is defined as an imperfection, personality defect, or ego-driven foible that influences and affects motives and ultimately brings about a downfall of either the hero or someone close to the hero. For example, Hamlet’s inability to make a decision eventually leads to many tragic events.

Name a real-life character from history or current times and explain his or her tragic flaw and the consequences of that flaw. Elaborate on the conditions leading to the flaw and how the downfall could have been avoided. Two such examples are Tiger Woods and Amy Winehouse.

Research is required! You must indicate knowledge.
 

Topic #2

Broadway musicals are a popular medium for breathing new life into historical figures—(Alexander) Hamilton—and presenting aspects of contemporary society and culture in a new way—The Book of Mormon. Unlike opera, which is typically set to Classical or modern art music, musicals tend to draw from contemporary popular music styles. 

1. Select either an overlooked or misunderstood historical figure or a distinct sub-culture (not musically themed) and discuss what type of popular music would influence its presentation as a musical. 

2. Describe characteristics of the music genre’s style such as melody, rhythm, texture, and timbre, and reference three example pieces in your essay with YouTube links cited at the end. 

3. Explain how your chosen style of music would guide the audience’s attitude toward the historical figure or cultural group and, perhaps, offer an alternative viewpoint than ones frequently held. 

4. What stagecraft details would further guide this interpretation?

Topic #3

View the following different presentations of Viola’s “Ring Soliloquy” from Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. The first two examples are given out of the context of a staged play or film and include information about the scene and plot; the next three are all staged play examples; and the final two are film adaptations.

Isolated Monologue

The Monologue Project- Twelfth Night- Viola (Links to an external site.)

Discovering text in the moment: Twelfth Night/Viola as performed by Judi Dench (Links to an external site.)

Staged Monologue

Viola/Cesario Monologue from Twelfth Night (Links to an external site.)

Twelfth Night, Act II, Scene 2 (Links to an external site.)

Viola Monologue – Twelfth Night, or What You Will (Links to an external site.)

Cinematic Monologue

Twelfth Night. Act 2 Scene 2 (Links to an external site.)

Twelfth Night – Viola’s “Ring Soliloquy” (Links to an external site.)

1. How do the performers guide the interpretation with their facial expressions, physical gestures, and diction (stressed words, pauses, etc.)?

2. Compare and contrast the use of costumes, props, and sets to convey the scenario.

3. Discuss the relationship between actor and audience in the staged performances.

4. What opportunities and limitations do the two cinematic versions provide?

Length: 500-word minimum 
Format: MLA, including in-text citations and a list of references
Visit the Purdue OWL site for assistance with MLA format: 

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/ (Links to an external site.)

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