“In the ‘tide of times’ of human history self-interest is the root cause of conflict.”
How far is this evident from the way composers have crafted their texts to explore and represent the range of perspectives held by contrasting personalities?
Discuss with reference to “Julius Caesar” and two additional texts of your own choosing.
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Essay #2 - This one is probably easier as it allows you a more generous scope.
"Conflicting perspectives have allowed mankind to understand and acknowledge differences in each other, to ponder the best course of action and ultimately to improve our lives for the better."
To what extent is this statement realised in Julius Caesar and two additional texts of your own choosing?
Regarding your additional texts, please view 'Whale Rider' (as we discussed in class). The other text that you choose is up to you. I would choose a piece of text (not another film) that you have studied before, such as 'Lord of the Flies', 'Of Mice and Men' or 'Animal Farm'. You might even look at 'The Dreamers'.
However, those of you who have an extra hour, can find about 3,523,028,942 short stories on the web and there are a heap of those that you can use. You might even find some conflicting perspectives in novels you have read in your own time.
Have a think about the way Truman Burbank's life presents conflict in 'The Truman Show'...
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Creative Writing Task (Belonging)
Pick one of the three graphics and write a descriptive and emotive narrative that shows the concepts of belonging OR not belonging.
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