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| Thread ID: 120831 | 2011-09-28 06:09:00 | Corruption of Wealth and Power in Literature | xyz823 (13649) | PC World Chat |
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| 1234219 | 2011-09-28 06:09:00 | For my Level 3 internals (formal writing, research and speech) I'm studing the corruption of rich and powerful characters in literature. Basically characters that let power affect their judgement and actions. So far I've done The Great Gatsby and A Diamond as Big as the Ritz, but I need possibly one or two more texts (visual or written). Does anybody know of anything that might fit this criteria. Cheers |
xyz823 (13649) | ||
| 1234220 | 2011-09-28 06:48:00 | Would Animal Farm fit the bill? It's more an example of corrupt communism, but does have elements of what you're after. | Erayd (23) | ||
| 1234221 | 2011-09-28 06:54:00 | Would Animal Farm fit the bill? It's more an example of corrupt communism, but does have elements of what you're after. Hmm, I hadn't thought of that. I think I might use it, just depends how well I can fit it into my three research questions really. Thanks! :) Edit: Yea I think it will work well, especially using Napoleon and his treatment of the other animals. And his change of the seven commandments. |
xyz823 (13649) | ||
| 1234222 | 2011-09-28 07:36:00 | Have a look through this site Arts & Letters Daily (http://www.aldaily.com/) to get some ideas. :thumbs: The late Professor Denis Dutton started this site. What else can I say? |
WalOne (4202) | ||
| 1234223 | 2011-09-28 07:57:00 | Is this any help? www.crossref-it.info LL |
lakewoodlady (103) | ||
| 1234224 | 2011-09-28 10:05:00 | Are you just after works that you can study particular characters from, or would something like Les Miserables, which defines an overall setting with those elements (but lacks specific individual characters that meet your requirements), also be appropriate? | Erayd (23) | ||
| 1234225 | 2011-09-28 10:32:00 | Are you just after works that you can study particular characters from, or would something like Les Miserables, which defines an overall setting with those elements (but lacks specific individual characters that meet your requirements), also be appropriate? Basically we have to answer each question in relation to each text citing resources and research then write a big report/analysis which is where I can bring in other waffle. 1. In a specific text, identify the wealthy and powerful central characters who have are corrupt. 2. To what extent does wealth and power affect central characters judgement and their perception of reality? 3. Compare and contrast the obsession of wealth and power in both reality and literature across time. Those are the three questions I've set for myself to answer. Looking at doing Animal Farm now, along with V for Vendetta. Although I'll have to re-watch it to see if it fits. Cheers for those links guys, some interesting thoughts and possible resources to use. Mate of mine was having a glance through the first one and has now included the loss of desire because of pornography in his!! :D |
xyz823 (13649) | ||
| 1234226 | 2011-09-28 12:37:00 | Have you considered Oliver Twist? It sounds like that would fit your criteria rather well. | Erayd (23) | ||
| 1234227 | 2011-09-28 12:45:00 | Have you considered Oliver Twist? It sounds like that would fit your criteria rather well. I've never actually seen or read it. Might look into it tomorrow. It's getting late. |
xyz823 (13649) | ||
| 1234228 | 2011-09-28 13:14:00 | I've never actually seen or read it. Might look into it tomorrow. It's getting late.Well worth a look - in my opinion it's just about a perfect fit for what you need. The Wikipedia page (for the book) provides a pretty good overview, if you're not sure whether you want to read it. |
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