Within the first morning of Gregers living in the Ekdal house he had already made a mess of his room that Gina had to deal with. "I got the janitor's wife to come and scrub up after him, the pig; but it'll be fit to live in till afternoon" (157). This quote is interesting because it Gina's view of Gregers is seen. She often times has a negative view of him. It seems that Gina knew he would be trouble and he has already made a mess of something. She continues to hint at the idea that she does not like Gregers being in the house. Another thing that was curious was the fact that she had the janitor's wife deal with the mess. even though she is just the wife is she often require to do custodial work?The fact that someone else can do the work for Gina suggest that they have enough wealth to have some sort of service work.
As Hedvig is helping Hjalmar finish working on some photographs Gregers asks her about how the wild duck is and how the loft is in different lighting. "Yes it can change completely. In the morning it looks different from in the afternoon; and when it rains it's different from when it's clear"(162). This description given by Hedvig of the morning shows interesting things about her character and Ibsen's writing. Gregers points out the difference between the day and the night while says that even the different parts of the day change things. Ibsen uses many of the lines to have secret ideas hidden in them especially Gregers. Hedvig is young and is talking about time while Gregers might find a whole other meaning of the conversation. Hedvig takes great notice of the details like the difference in the light of the loft and when she works on the photographers. The idea of her attention to detail is curious because she does not see the hints of Gregers assumptions about her. This makes me curious if the detail of who is her father determines her feelings for Hjalmar and Werle.
Monday, December 12, 2011
The Wild Duck Journal 2
Gina
Act two begins with Hedvig reading and Gina is sewing while she "glanced over several times at Hedvig as if with anxiety" which suggested she is worried about Hedvig (137). Gina then tells Hedvig stop reading. Hedvig is eager to continue reading except Gina says, "Your father doesn't like it; he never reads in the evening" (137). Gina is very loyal to the rules that are placed down by Hjalmar and with very little reason Hedvig obeys. The worry of Gina continues to be seen as she starts noting the money spent that day. After listing many things, with the help Hedvig, Gina exclaims, "[i]t mounts up-- but it can't be helped" (138). This gives the impression that money has always been an issue and the attempts to fix it in the past have had little if no effect. this makes Gina worried and seem protective of the order of the house and those in it. As the conversation shifts they speak about how Hjalmar is at Werle's house for dinner and Gina correct Hedvig by saying the invitation was from Gregers. "We have nothing to do with Old Werle" (138). It appears that Gina has an ill view of Werle. From the previous Act there is suspension of an affair between Werle and Gina which left Gina seeing him as untrustworthy and full of strife.
Act two begins with Hedvig reading and Gina is sewing while she "glanced over several times at Hedvig as if with anxiety" which suggested she is worried about Hedvig (137). Gina then tells Hedvig stop reading. Hedvig is eager to continue reading except Gina says, "Your father doesn't like it; he never reads in the evening" (137). Gina is very loyal to the rules that are placed down by Hjalmar and with very little reason Hedvig obeys. The worry of Gina continues to be seen as she starts noting the money spent that day. After listing many things, with the help Hedvig, Gina exclaims, "[i]t mounts up-- but it can't be helped" (138). This gives the impression that money has always been an issue and the attempts to fix it in the past have had little if no effect. this makes Gina worried and seem protective of the order of the house and those in it. As the conversation shifts they speak about how Hjalmar is at Werle's house for dinner and Gina correct Hedvig by saying the invitation was from Gregers. "We have nothing to do with Old Werle" (138). It appears that Gina has an ill view of Werle. From the previous Act there is suspension of an affair between Werle and Gina which left Gina seeing him as untrustworthy and full of strife.
Monday, December 5, 2011
The Wild Duck Journal 1
Some of the boundaries created are in the staging of the show. "[A] writing table, with papers and reports, in the middle of the room, and green-shaded lamps softly illuminating the room" creates a boundary because it is the focal point of the room (119).The many papers and reports suggests that someone works there diligently for long periods of time and possibly as that happens there may be boundaries that you must not disrupt that person as they work. Also "a small private door" suggest that only a few people are permitted into it and the fact that we can't see the room also gives the idea of the boundary (119). In the staging there is "laughter and the hum of many voices in conversation" setting a boundary between the two servants and the guests of the house since it apears that the guests are having a leisurely and enjoyable time while the servants have to work. Accompaning that idea is the fact that the two servants with names are not in the room. Another boundary is created with Jensen and Pettersen because one is a hired servant while the other is pernament. "[O]ld boy's up on his feet"continues that idea because Pettersen the manservant is the only serveant that personally knows Werle and his associates and has strong connections with them suggested with giving Werle a nickname (119).
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Antigone Journal 4
"Antigone had hanged herself by the cord of her robe, by 1
the red and golden twisted cord of her robe. The cord was
round her neck like a child's collar. Haemon was on his
knees, holding her in his arms and moaning, his face
buried in her robe. More stones were removed, and Creon 5
went into the tomb. He tried to raise Haemon to his feet.
I could hear him begging Haemon to rise to his feet.
Haemon was deaf to his father's voice, till suddenly he
stood up of his own accord, his eyes dark and burning.
Anguish was in his face, but it was the face of a little 10
boy" (51).
One of the first things noticed was the repetition of "the cord of her robe" which is used to hang herself (1). This is an important concept because the word cord does not seem to leave the passage which is also true as it never leaves Antigone. since it is a part of her clothing she is always wearing it. With that the idea of death was always with her a the Chorus explained in the very beginning of the play. Her death was inevitable represented by the cord being with her at all times.
the red and golden twisted cord of her robe. The cord was
round her neck like a child's collar. Haemon was on his
knees, holding her in his arms and moaning, his face
buried in her robe. More stones were removed, and Creon 5
went into the tomb. He tried to raise Haemon to his feet.
I could hear him begging Haemon to rise to his feet.
Haemon was deaf to his father's voice, till suddenly he
stood up of his own accord, his eyes dark and burning.
Anguish was in his face, but it was the face of a little 10
boy" (51).
One of the first things noticed was the repetition of "the cord of her robe" which is used to hang herself (1). This is an important concept because the word cord does not seem to leave the passage which is also true as it never leaves Antigone. since it is a part of her clothing she is always wearing it. With that the idea of death was always with her a the Chorus explained in the very beginning of the play. Her death was inevitable represented by the cord being with her at all times.
Antigone Journal 3
Dull vs. Vivid
"The whole world was gray [...] [a]nd now [...] [i]t's [...] all pink, and green, and yellow" (6).
This is said by Antigone and she is describing the world before she buried Polynices and after she did so. This contradiction is very useful here because it emphasizes the relief and happiness Antigone feels. It is as though her purpose in life has been realized and she now sees the world in a new light.
"Haemon,[...] From whom?
Antigone, Ismene.
Haemon, And the rouge? and the face powder [...]?
Antigone, Ismene.
Haemon, And in whose honor did you get yourself up so eleganly?"(16).
Although this is not directly the condradiction between dull and vivid the elements are still seen. If Antigone is view as having a dull beauty then Ismene is vivid. In the previous encounter of Antigone and Haemon, Antigone dresses herself up because she wanted to feel more like a woman. The idea of vividness in this scene is different from the one on page six because the vividness describes the new realization of the world and Antigone understanding herself. If vividness describes beauty then Antigone has no understanding of gerself because she trying to be more like Ismene than being herself. Antigone here is desperate and above she was content.
Impulsive vs. Rational
"Creon[to Antigone.] And was it you who covered the body the first time? In the night?
Antigone, Yes, it was. With atoy shovel [...] [i]t was Polynices' own shovel [...] [t]hat is why I left it with him. But these men took it away; so next time, I had to do it with my hands" (28).
The first time that Antigone buried Polynices it was a very rational action because she had a well thought out plan where she was to do it in the night so she was hidden and she brought a shovel to assist her. She even left the shovel as a memory of their childhood for Polynices. The next time was in the day where there are little chances of hiding and she assume that the shovel remained with the body. wothout the shovel she resulted in using her hands to bury Polynices. Antigone rushed to rebury Polynices which was an impulsive action that made her make other actions that were not rational.
"The whole world was gray [...] [a]nd now [...] [i]t's [...] all pink, and green, and yellow" (6).
This is said by Antigone and she is describing the world before she buried Polynices and after she did so. This contradiction is very useful here because it emphasizes the relief and happiness Antigone feels. It is as though her purpose in life has been realized and she now sees the world in a new light.
"Haemon,[...] From whom?
Antigone, Ismene.
Haemon, And the rouge? and the face powder [...]?
Antigone, Ismene.
Haemon, And in whose honor did you get yourself up so eleganly?"(16).
Although this is not directly the condradiction between dull and vivid the elements are still seen. If Antigone is view as having a dull beauty then Ismene is vivid. In the previous encounter of Antigone and Haemon, Antigone dresses herself up because she wanted to feel more like a woman. The idea of vividness in this scene is different from the one on page six because the vividness describes the new realization of the world and Antigone understanding herself. If vividness describes beauty then Antigone has no understanding of gerself because she trying to be more like Ismene than being herself. Antigone here is desperate and above she was content.
Impulsive vs. Rational
"Creon[to Antigone.] And was it you who covered the body the first time? In the night?
Antigone, Yes, it was. With atoy shovel [...] [i]t was Polynices' own shovel [...] [t]hat is why I left it with him. But these men took it away; so next time, I had to do it with my hands" (28).
The first time that Antigone buried Polynices it was a very rational action because she had a well thought out plan where she was to do it in the night so she was hidden and she brought a shovel to assist her. She even left the shovel as a memory of their childhood for Polynices. The next time was in the day where there are little chances of hiding and she assume that the shovel remained with the body. wothout the shovel she resulted in using her hands to bury Polynices. Antigone rushed to rebury Polynices which was an impulsive action that made her make other actions that were not rational.
Antigone Journal 2
- pages 10-14 Antigone speaks to Ismene about Polynices.
- pages 17-19 Antigone says farewell to Haemon. (Not in the text but she buries Polynices)
- pages 6-9 Antigone enters and speaks with Nurse.
- pages 9-10 Nurse talks to Ismene and Antigone.
- pages 14-17 Antigone speaks to the Nurse and then is visited by Haemon
- pages 19-20 Ismene confronts Antigone once again about Polynices.
What appears in the text
1. Antigone enters and speaks with Nurse
2. Nurse talks to Ismene and Antigone
3. Antigone speaks to Ismene about Polynices
4. Antigone speaks to Nurse and is then visited by Haemon
5. Antigone says farewell to Haemon
6. Ismene confronts Antigone once again about Polynices
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