semiotics and symbols : chronotope = time and space [BC and AD sensitivity]
... Personal identity cannot exist without narrative coherence – without, that is to say, drama. Two sets of narratives make up the identity of Christ: a narrative of a human being among other human beings; and a narrative of the Son with the Father and the Spirit. The doctrine of the Trinity insists that these narratives are the same. A culture is necessarily dramatic: a story of persons and their relationships. Thus Christ may be understood as drama and as culture. This identification has implications for the liturgy of the church. [International Journal of Systematic Theology]
... "Students engaged vigorously with the contradictions surrounding the love / hate relationship between Christianity and theatre ..."
Oedipus and Hamlet with Christ in the Middle
-- Eat my flesh and drink my blood.
Said who?
The son, who is his own father...
Christianity and celebration of incest -- in order to overcome it. Celebration of death -- in order to control it.
http://www.clas.ufl.edu/ipsa/journal/2005_paradis01.shtml#paradis01 "Le Suicidé:" Edouard Manet’s Modern Crucifixion : Holly Paradis
Manet [ pix ] "Visual Dramaturgy" [ topics for theatre majors ]
Two Heroes -- Objective for this Page: To analyze the similarities and differences between Hamlet and Oedipus.
... 4. Compare and contrast the personalities and situations of Hamlet and Oedipus. Which one over-reaches himself more (takes on an opponent he can't handle)? Which one is more incestuous? Which one is more effective in handling the problem he has to confront?
Gather evidence from the text of Oedipus the King and/or a movie version* , and the text or a movie version of Hamlet ** to defend your answer to any of these.
4.1 How does each protagonist's religious faith play a part in their actions and decisions? For example, what credibility do Oedipus and Hamlet place in their respective sources--Oedipus's oracle of Apollo and Hamlet's ghost? Which is the more reliable source and why?
4.2 What are the reasons that each of these two protagonists must find and destroy a king-killer? How are their missions similar and different, and how do the differences account for differences in their effectiveness?
4.3 Who has more at stake, Oedipus or Hamlet, in succeeding in his mission? Explain.
4.4 Who is Oedipus's primary opponent? Who is Hamlet's primary opponent? How do these opponents differ, and how do these differences impact on the protagonists' effectiveness?
4.5 Which protagonist, Oedipus or Hamlet, emerges in the end as more "victorious"? Explain.
4.6 What’s the significance of the scene in the graveyard where Hamlet examined the skull of Yorick, former court jester and play pal?
