The Different Representation of Lady Macbeth’s Character and Performance in a Stage and a Film Production

The Different Representation of Lady Macbeth’s Character and Performance in a Stage and a Film Production
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Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Total Pages : 21
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ISBN-10 : 9783668676657
ISBN-13 : 3668676658
Rating : 4/5 (57 Downloads)

Synopsis The Different Representation of Lady Macbeth’s Character and Performance in a Stage and a Film Production by : Lukas Jan

Seminar paper from the year 2016 in the subject Didactics for the subject English - Literature, Works, grade: 1,7, University of Tubingen, language: English, abstract: The use of "Lady Macbeth" as a byname nowadays is very common, especially in politics. Her special role, her courage, pride and demeanour impress us in such a way that we still compare a fictional character to real women who have similar characteristics, like the First Lady for example. The power and influence the First Lady has on her husband the President is sometimes underestimated, as it also happened with Lady Macbeth in the tragedy. In the United States, the role of the First Lady is more important than anywhere else. During the election campaign, she supports and encourages her husband and also assists him in the presidency. Edith Wilson, for example, substituted for her husband Woodrow Wilson when he was ill in 1919, and adopted the executive power of the U.S. government. The reason Smith and Cook compare Mrs. Wilson and other First Ladies with Lady Macbeth is not arbitrary. Already in the original of Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Macbeth, first performed in 1606, he represented Lady Macbeth as a very strong and influential woman and wife with a special firmness of character. The popularity of the character and the tragedy itself brought forth many different productions and adaptations. There are a lot of ways to understand, interpret and implement Shakespeare’s tragedies into movies and stage productions. Each production pursues its own concept in staging and how the story shall be presented. Therefore, the production company chooses a director and cast who can opine their conception in the best way. Hence they have the difficult and honourable task to implement this distinguished piece of work into a film or theatre production. Marion Cotillard and Samantha Spiro, who were both cast for a Macbeth production, are two completely different actresses in their mannerism, look and acting style, but the companies thought that they were perfectly suited for the role of Lady Macbeth and so they had the difficult task to play her. Marion Cotillard had already received many awards for her acting and became a very popular Hollywood actress during the final years. She played Lady Macbeth opposite Michael Fassbender in the 2015 film production by Justin Kurzel. Samantha Spiro played Lady Macbeth at the Globe theatre in London in 2013. This production was the directorial debut of Eve Best.

Shakespeare and the Translation of Identity in Early Modern England

Shakespeare and the Translation of Identity in Early Modern England
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 198
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ISBN-10 : 9780826425393
ISBN-13 : 0826425399
Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

Synopsis Shakespeare and the Translation of Identity in Early Modern England by : Liz Oakley-Brown

Featuring contributions by established and upcoming scholars, Shakespeare and the Translation of Identity in Early Modern England explores the ways in which Shakespearean texts engage in the social and cultural politics of sixteenth- and early seventeenth-century translation practices. Framed by the editor's introduction and an Afterword by Ton Hoenselaars, the authors in this collection offer new perspectives on translation and the fashioning of religious, national and gendered identities in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hamlet, Macbeth, Coriolanus, and The Tempest.

Macbeth: The State of Play

Macbeth: The State of Play
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 281
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ISBN-10 : 9781472503190
ISBN-13 : 1472503198
Rating : 4/5 (90 Downloads)

Synopsis Macbeth: The State of Play by :

A "freeze frame" volume showcasing the range of current debate and ideas surrounding one of the most familiar of Shakespeare's tragedies. Each chapter has been carefully selected for its originality and relevance to the needs of students, teachers and researchers. Key themes and topics covered include: The Text and its Status History and Topicality Critical Approaches and Close Reading Adaptation and Afterlife All the essays offer new perspectives and combine to give readers an up-to-date understanding of what's exciting and challenging about Macbeth. The approach based on an individual play, unlike that of topic-based series, reflects how Shakespeare is most commonly studied and taught.

Literature in Films & Media Studies (English) For B.A. (Sem.-6) According to NEP-2020

Literature in Films & Media Studies (English) For B.A. (Sem.-6) According to NEP-2020
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Publisher : SBPD Publishing House
Total Pages : 232
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ISBN-10 : 9788119142378
ISBN-13 : 8119142373
Rating : 4/5 (78 Downloads)

Synopsis Literature in Films & Media Studies (English) For B.A. (Sem.-6) According to NEP-2020 by : R. Bansal

Contents: 1. An Explanation of James Monaco, ‘the Language of Film : Sings And Syntax’, In How To Read A Film : The World of Movies, Media And Multimedia 2. William Shakespeare’s : The Comedy of Errors, and Its Adaptation Angoor (1982 Film; Directed By Gulzar) 3. Khushwant Singh’s Train To Pakistan, and Its Adaptation Train To Pakistan (1998 Film; Directed By Pamela Rooks) 4. Rabindranath Tagore’s Kabuliwala and Its Adaptation Kabuliwala (1961 Film;Directed By Hemen Gupta) 5. William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, And Its Adaptation Maqbool (2003 Film; Directed By Vishal Bhardwaj) 6. Chetan Bhagat’s The 3 Mistakes of My Life, and Its Adaptation Kai Po Che (2013 Film; Directed By Abhishek Kapoor) 7. Script Writing 8. Dialogue Writing 9. Movie Review 10. Editing 11. Narration. Additional Information: The author of this book is R. Bansal.

Research in Humanities and Social Sciences

Research in Humanities and Social Sciences
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Publisher : Livre de Lyon
Total Pages : 351
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ISBN-10 : 9782382366042
ISBN-13 : 2382366044
Rating : 4/5 (42 Downloads)

Synopsis Research in Humanities and Social Sciences by : Ali KARAMAN

Research in Humanities and Social Sciences

Macbeth

Macbeth
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Publisher : Start Classics
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 9798880907595
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis Macbeth by : William Shakespeare

Murder mayhem and magic.Pushed by his wife to seize the throne Macbeth kills his rightful liege and then tries desperately to hold onto the kingdom that he has wrongfully usurped. Prophesy and magic abound in this dark moody and atmospheric play.Out damned spot! Out I say!One- two -why then 'tis time to do't. Hell is murky. Fie my lord fie! A soldier and afeard? What need we fear who knows it when none can call ourpower to account? Yet who would have thought the old man to have had so much blood in him?

Introduction to Florence Pugh

Introduction to Florence Pugh
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Publisher : Gilad James Mystery School
Total Pages : 51
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ISBN-10 : 9783695434824
ISBN-13 : 3695434821
Rating : 4/5 (24 Downloads)

Synopsis Introduction to Florence Pugh by : Gilad James, PhD

The Oxford Companion to Theatre and Performance

The Oxford Companion to Theatre and Performance
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 705
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ISBN-10 : 9780199574193
ISBN-13 : 0199574197
Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

Synopsis The Oxford Companion to Theatre and Performance by : Dennis Kennedy

An authoritative reference covering primarily actors, playwrights, directors, styles and movements, companies and organizations.

Weyward Macbeth

Weyward Macbeth
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 288
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ISBN-10 : 9780230102163
ISBN-13 : 0230102166
Rating : 4/5 (63 Downloads)

Synopsis Weyward Macbeth by : S. Newstok

Weyward Macbeth, a volume of entirely new essays, provides innovative, interdisciplinary approaches to the various ways Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' has been adapted and appropriated within the context of American racial constructions. Comprehensive in its scope, this collection addresses the enduringly fraught history of 'Macbeth' in the United States, from its appearance as the first Shakespearean play documented in the American colonies to a proposed Hollywood film version with a black diasporic cast. Over two dozen contributions explore 'Macbeth's' haunting presence in American drama, poetry, film, music, history, politics, acting, and directing — all through the intersections of race and performance.

Shakespeare and the Middle Ages

Shakespeare and the Middle Ages
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 285
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ISBN-10 : 9780786491650
ISBN-13 : 0786491655
Rating : 4/5 (50 Downloads)

Synopsis Shakespeare and the Middle Ages by : Martha W. Driver

Every generation reinvents Shakespeare for its own needs, imagining through its particular choices and emphases the Shakespeare that it values. The man himself was deeply involved in his own kind of historical reimagining. This collection of essays examines the playwright's medieval sources and inspiration, and how they shaped his works. With a foreword by Michael Almereyda (director of the Hamlet starring Ethan Hawke) and dramaturge Dakin Matthews, these thirteen essays analyze the ways in which our modern understanding of medieval life has been influenced by our appreciation of Shakespeare's plays.