Essays about: "Catharsis"

Showing result 6 - 9 of 9 essays containing the word Catharsis.

  1. 6. In Defense of Violent Fiction The why’s and values of violent and ‘immoral’ fiction.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

    Author : Vide Therkelsson; [2014-07-04]
    Keywords : Superheroes; Catharsis; Morality; Violence; Narrative Theory; Desensitization;

    Abstract : Abstract: This essay aims to answer two related questions; why are people able to accept actions of fictional characters that deviate from normal morality, and why works of fiction which invite such a response can be valuable. The first parts of the essay is a general discussion of the criticism and defense of violent fiction; here we establish why it is problematic and why it is valuable, discussing the possible cathartic and educational aspects of fiction. READ MORE

  3. 7. A Relationship to Death: An Examination of William Shakespeare´s Hamlet

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

    Author : Cathérina Kubresli; [2014-02-18]
    Keywords : engelska; William Shakespeare; Hamlet; death; depression; paternal deprivation; torment; catharsis; uncompleted identification; autonomy issues; honour;

    Abstract : Hamlet is an extraordinary play, which is full of deception, drama, intrigue, melancholia and death. This essay will examine Hamlet´s relationship to death in selected acts, scenes and soliloquies from the play. The purpose is to investigate how Hamlet´s relationship to death changes during the play and why. READ MORE

  4. 8. The Arts: An Experience : What Leaders Can Learn From Artistic Catharsis

    University essay from Institutionen för organisation och entreprenörskap (OE)

    Author : Peter Reinisch; Sven-Christian Weber; [2013]
    Keywords : art; leadership; catharsis through the arts; cognition; health and well-being; personal skills; social skills; personal development; the arts as a school for leadership;

    Abstract : Creativity and innovation are attributes that are important in business and leadership today, perhaps more than ever. The recent economic crisis has shown that relying on pre-established business patterns is not enough anymore. Art has always been visionary and creativity is one of its major characteristics. READ MORE

  5. 9. Catharsis in Yvonne Vera's Butterfly Burning

    University essay from Institutionen för humaniora

    Author : Erika Borg; [2006]
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