According to the schedule, we had a workshop for a rough draft of our drama essay on Wednesday. In case you hadn’t noticed, I was absent. (I’ll elaborate on that in my next blog.) So you guys didn’t have the pleasure at catching a preview of my final product. My essay is coming along. Perhaps I should say essays. I’ll come back to that. I’ve chosen to compare and contrast the theme of gender expectations. I have a close friend who has a Master’s in Woman’s Studies and is tactful on matters such as the glass ceiling. So I guess I have a catbird seat in a way. Unfortunately I’ve hit an obstacle. I don’t know on which two plays I should base my essay. I’m sticking with “A Doll’s House” as one of them. I found Nora Helmer to be the most realistic character in all three plays. I’m unsure why, but I empathize with her more than any of the other protagonists.
As of now I’m leaning more towards “Othello”. I find Shakespeare interesting but frustrating. I’ve read this play twice and I’m still very unclear on many of the passages. I can’t help but feel like I’m missing out on something.
I didn’t care much for “The Glass Menagerie.” I didn’t like the characters. I also found myself bored while reading the pages of this play. However, the symbolism was extraordinary. If I had chosen to review symbolism, this play would be more feasible.
On a side note, I was impressed by the emergence of sexism and racism in this section of the semester. I honestly believe the world, particularly this country, would be a better place if everyone saw themself [I'm not 100% sure if that's correct grammar] as equal to everyone else. And by shedding light on other’s prejudice, It becomes indisputable that such opinions are not only naïve and ignorant, but downright pathetic.
