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Illustrating Adolescent Awareness: Teaching Historical Injustices And Promoting Agency Through Picture Books In Secondary Classrooms, Melissa Hoak
Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations
Picture books, often marketed to and written for young children, are typically thought of only as tools to inspire early literacy. They rarely make their way into secondary lesson plans, and with their seemingly simple illustrations and text, they are mostly deemed (socially, if not academically) inappropriate for accomplished readers. This thesis explores the advantages of including picture books when teaching four young adult texts: Pam Muñoz Ryan’s Esperanza Rising (2000), Markus Zusak’s The Book Thief (2005), Jacqueline Woodson’s Brown Girl Dreaming (2014), and Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis (2003). Picture books can serve as valuable companions to anchor texts such as …
Phonemic Inventory Of The Shor Language, Uliana Kazagasheva
Phonemic Inventory Of The Shor Language, Uliana Kazagasheva
Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations
This thesis describes the phonemic inventory and morphophonological properties of the Shor language. Shor is a Turkic language spoken in southwest Siberia, in the area designated as Mountainous Shoriya. It is one of more than 100 minority languages spoken in the territory of Russia, and it is currently on the verge of extinction. The language is characterized by agglutinative morphology, vowel harmony, and consonant assimilation typical of Turkic languages, which are discussed in the project. The main phonological processes, morphotactics, and some aspects of grammar are described and discussed in this thesis. Along with the discussion of the morphophonology of …
Peace Corps Culture And The Language Of Violence: A Feminist Discursive Analysis, Elizabeth Z. Johnk
Peace Corps Culture And The Language Of Violence: A Feminist Discursive Analysis, Elizabeth Z. Johnk
Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations
Peace Corps is an international volunteer service organization and an agency of the United States Federal Government. Like all American governmental institutions, Peace Corps has an institutional culture with a heteropatriarchal, settler colonial legacy. In recent years, this has manifested in Peace Corps’ mishandling of cases of sexual violence against Peace Corps Volunteers. The agency has undertaken many reforms in response to public pressure, including changes at the level of language in policy and protocol. This project has two objectives, the first of which is an analysis of Peace Corps discourse on violence, victimhood, and responsibility. This discursive analysis is …
Haec Fortis Sequitur Illam Indocti Possident: A Linguistic Analysis Of Demonstratives In Genres Of Early Latin Fragments, Erica L. Meszaros
Haec Fortis Sequitur Illam Indocti Possident: A Linguistic Analysis Of Demonstratives In Genres Of Early Latin Fragments, Erica L. Meszaros
Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations
This study examines the claim that demonstratives are used more frequently in Latin comedies than in other genres (Karakasis, 2014; Palmer, 1975), as well as additional hypotheses regarding the use of demonstratives within this language. To examine these claims, I created a corpus composed of fragments of Early Latin authors of comedic, tragic, and non-dramatic works. I examined demonstratives within this corpus for frequency, form, syntactic role, affective force, co-occurrence with personal pronouns, and use in multimembral demonstrative sets. This study provides the first quantitative evaluation of demonstrative use for often neglected authors of Early Latin. It also identifies those …
3rd Place: "Who Wore What When: A Literary Collection On The History Of Costume And Fashion", Manon Wogahn
3rd Place: "Who Wore What When: A Literary Collection On The History Of Costume And Fashion", Manon Wogahn
John and Margaret Class Student Book Collection Contest
This is Manon Wogahn's submission essay, annotated bibliography, and annotated wishlist for the 206 John and Margaret Class Student Book Collection Contest, which won third place.
Manon is a sophomore at Chapman University, majoring in Art History.
A Brief Exploration Of Variances In Larry Grenadier’S Approach To Soloing In Piano Trio And Duo Contexts On Selected Recordings Of All The Things You Are And Long Ago And Far Away, Alistair Campbell Peel
A Brief Exploration Of Variances In Larry Grenadier’S Approach To Soloing In Piano Trio And Duo Contexts On Selected Recordings Of All The Things You Are And Long Ago And Far Away, Alistair Campbell Peel
Theses : Honours
Larry Grenadier is a highly accomplished and acclaimed modern jazz bassist. Amongst his many collaborations with the luminaries of jazz, he is probably best known for his enduring partnership with the Brad Mehldau trio, which has been continuous since 1994.
This study focuses on Grenadier’s improvisational style, specifically aiming to contrast his approach in piano trio and drumless piano-bass duo contexts, in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Four musical transcriptions have been completed (one performance in each ensemble setting of the standards All the Things You Are and Long Ago and Far Away) and analysed for aspects such …
Knocking On The Door: Examining The Practice Of Classical Singers At A Performing Arts Institution, Laura Pitts
Knocking On The Door: Examining The Practice Of Classical Singers At A Performing Arts Institution, Laura Pitts
Theses : Honours
Practice is a major part of the everyday existence of musicians at a performing arts institution, and is of particular importance for singers, who are not just learning to sing but also building their vocal instrument along the way. The purpose of this study was to examine the practice of classical singers studying at a performing arts institution, through an interpretive case study approach. Participants completed a multi-part survey which asked logistics of their singing practice, their use of practice strategies, how these strategies were acquired, and the influence of various factors related to practice. The quantitative and qualitative data …
The Concert Pianist Myth: Diversifying Undergraduate Piano Education In Australia, Helen Mather
The Concert Pianist Myth: Diversifying Undergraduate Piano Education In Australia, Helen Mather
Theses : Honours
As classically-trained pianists we are in the unique position among musicians of having many employment opportunities in performance areas. In an industry where so many talented musicians are struggling to find work, pianists are regularly being offered performing work. With opportunities to pursue careers in solo performance, chamber music, accompaniment, conducting, opera or ballet repetiteur work, and in many more related disciplines, pianists are arguably the musicians with the most opportunities to create a career involving performance. However, are pianists in tertiary institutions developing the skills that would enable them to work in the music industry? Upon entering a university …
A Correlative Study Of The Virtue Of Prudence In The Book Of Proverbs And Thomistic Moral Thought, Joseph Tedesco
A Correlative Study Of The Virtue Of Prudence In The Book Of Proverbs And Thomistic Moral Thought, Joseph Tedesco
Theses
The virtues are central to our understanding of character-based morality and in the Aristotelian and Thomistic tradition at least, prudence is considered the first of all cardinal virtues – vital and necessary to the virtuous life. Similarly, the claim of this study is that prudence is a central feature of Proverbial wisdom and, as such, the book of Proverbs is a useful biblical source to allow Scripture to enrich our understanding of the virtuous life and of prudence in particular. In this vein, this thesis engages in a correlative study between an understanding of prudence informed by Thomistic thought and …
Animal Suffering Calls For More Than A Bigger Cage, Simon R. B. Leadbeater
Animal Suffering Calls For More Than A Bigger Cage, Simon R. B. Leadbeater
Animal Sentience
Ng (2016) argues for incremental welfare biology partly because it would be impossible to demonstrate conclusively that animals are sentient. He argues that low cost changes in industrial practices and working collaboratively may be more effective in advancing animal welfare than more adversarial approaches. There is merit in some of Ng’s recommendations but a number of his arguments are, in my view, misdirected. The fact that nonhuman animals feel has already been adequately demonstrated. Cruelty to animals is intrinsic to some industries, so the only way to oppose it is to oppose the industry.
Normal Editions Workshop Newsletter, 2016, Wonsook Kim School Of Art And Design
Normal Editions Workshop Newsletter, 2016, Wonsook Kim School Of Art And Design
Normal Editions Workshop Newsletter
Annual Newsletter for the Normal Editions Workshop, School of Art, Illinois State University.
Test 2158: Case Ih Farmall 130a, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab
Test 2158: Case Ih Farmall 130a, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab
Nebraska Tractor Tests
ABOUT THE TEST REPORT AND USE OF THE DATA The test data contained in this report are a tabulation of the results of a series of tests. Due to the restricted format of these pages, only a limited amount of data and not all of the tractor specifications are included. The full OECD report contains usually about 30 pages of data and specifications. The test data were obtained for each tractor under similar conditions and therefore, provide a means of comparison of performance based on a limited set of reported data. EXPLANATION OF THE TEST PROCEDURES Purpose The purpose of …
Test 2157: Case Ih Farmall 120a, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab
Test 2157: Case Ih Farmall 120a, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab
Nebraska Tractor Tests
ABOUT THE TEST REPORT AND USE OF THE DATA The test data contained in this report are a tabulation of the results of a series of tests. Due to the restricted format of these pages, only a limited amount of data and not all of the tractor specifications are included. The full OECD report contains usually about 30 pages of data and specifications. The test data were obtained for each tractor under similar conditions and therefore, provide a means of comparison of performance based on a limited set of reported data. EXPLANATION OF THE TEST PROCEDURES Purpose The purpose of …
Nebraska Summary: S1065 Challenger Mt515e, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab
Nebraska Summary: S1065 Challenger Mt515e, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab
Nebraska Tractor Tests
ABOUT THE TEST REPORT AND USE OF THE DATA The test data contained in this report are a tabulation of the results of a series of tests. Due to the restricted format of these pages, only a limited amount of data and not all of the tractor specifications are included. The full OECD report contains usually about 30 pages of data and specifications. The test data were obtained for each tractor under similar conditions and therefore, provide a means of comparison of performance based on a limited set of reported data. EXPLANATION OF THE TEST PROCEDURES Purpose The purpose of …
Nebraska Summary: S1139 New Holland T4.120, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab
Nebraska Summary: S1139 New Holland T4.120, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab
Nebraska Tractor Tests
ABOUT THE TEST REPORT AND USE OF THE DATA The test data contained in this report are a tabulation of the results of a series of tests. Due to the restricted format of these pages, only a limited amount of data and not all of the tractor specifications are included. The full OECD report contains usually about 30 pages of data and specifications. The test data were obtained for each tractor under similar conditions and therefore, provide a means of comparison of performance based on a limited set of reported data. EXPLANATION OF THE TEST PROCEDURES Purpose The purpose of …
Nebraska Summary: S1129 Case-Ih Farmall 120u, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab
Nebraska Summary: S1129 Case-Ih Farmall 120u, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab
Nebraska Tractor Tests
ABOUT THE TEST REPORT AND USE OF THE DATA The test data contained in this report are a tabulation of the results of a series of tests. Due to the restricted format of these pages, only a limited amount of data and not all of the tractor specifications are included. The full OECD report contains usually about 30 pages of data and specifications. The test data were obtained for each tractor under similar conditions and therefore, provide a means of comparison of performance based on a limited set of reported data. EXPLANATION OF THE TEST PROCEDURES Purpose The purpose of …
Nebraska Summary: S1096 Case-Ih Maxxum 145, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab
Nebraska Summary: S1096 Case-Ih Maxxum 145, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab
Nebraska Tractor Tests
ABOUT THE TEST REPORT AND USE OF THE DATA The test data contained in this report are a tabulation of the results of a series of tests. Due to the restricted format of these pages, only a limited amount of data and not all of the tractor specifications are included. The full OECD report contains usually about 30 pages of data and specifications. The test data were obtained for each tractor under similar conditions and therefore, provide a means of comparison of performance based on a limited set of reported data. EXPLANATION OF THE TEST PROCEDURES Purpose The purpose of …
從《說文‧木部》分析中國古代農業及手工業的發展情況, Siu Fan Lo
從《說文‧木部》分析中國古代農業及手工業的發展情況, Siu Fan Lo
Dissertations from all years
本文以《說文‧木部》的字為核心研究範圍,透過考證其字義,結合西方社會分工論中第二次社會大分工的概念,並以相關史料佐證,分析中國古代農業與手工業的面貌及發展情況。
《說文‧木部》收錄的字主要可分為農業類及手工業類,這兩大類之下可再細分為樹木名稱類、果實類、樹木結構類、農業工具類、交通工具類、軍事刑具類、建築類、日常生活類、傢具類、喪葬死亡類及祭祀禮樂類,總共十一類。這些字例能在一定程度上反映東漢或以前農業與手工業的面貌及發展情況,結合史料佐證,更完整地還原當時農業與手工業的面貌及發展情況。
探析「簋」的字形變化及其文化意義, Yim Ping Leung
探析「簋」的字形變化及其文化意義, Yim Ping Leung
Dissertations from all years
簋,常用卻鮮為人所熟知的字。據現代漢語,或廣東方言所理解的「簋」,已由盛飯器具引申為盛食物的用具,如九大簋,即粵俗所言的盛宴。可見「簋」作為飲食器具所反映的飲食文化,至今仍是影響我們。雖現時隸寫的「簋」仍循小篆發展而來,是一會意字,但其字形、字音、字義及文化都經過了相當繁複的發展,當中涉及古字、假借字,異體字等等的影響而成今天的「簋」。由其字形演變,亦可略見食器反映的相關文化。
「簋」的字源相當複雜,支流繁多,不同時期涉及不同的字形。「簋」由甲骨文的象形字,到金文假借至另一個會意字,另出現了為「簋」而創的形聲專字,影響後期小篆的字形發展,今變為从竹、从皿、从皀的「簋」字。其字源、字形、字音及其相關的異體字一直是眾學家研究的方向,有關的研究亦不少。雖然學界大致認同其字義是食具之義,但對其字形變化的解釋卻有所差異,亦沒有詳細述論現今「簋」字的形成之因。
故本文簡單從縱向的方法整理出不同學者對「簋」字形、字義、字音的解釋,分析他們的相同及相異之處,嘗試整理出較為合理,能貫穿「簋」的字形及文化之義的解釋;重點補充「簋」金文與小篆之間的戰國文字,以及食器「簋」的功用演變,嘗試以字形及文化解釋其後形成小篆「簋」的字形之因,清楚梳理「簋」的字例演變。略說「簋」與其異體字的字形、字音的關係。望能更進一步的補充「簋」的形,音,義,以及找出書寫現今「簋」字从竹、从皿、从皀之因。
「妒」與「療妒」、「靈」與「慾」 : 論《聊齋誌異》的〈江城〉、〈邵女〉與〈馬介甫〉, Yi Wang Chan
「妒」與「療妒」、「靈」與「慾」 : 論《聊齋誌異》的〈江城〉、〈邵女〉與〈馬介甫〉, Yi Wang Chan
Dissertations from all years
清人蒲松齡所寫的《聊齋誌異》以幻寫實,以故事反映社會百態。當中以妒婦為題的故事不小,明顯描述的約有十八篇。從其「療妒懲悍」的歷程可見女性心理與行為的轉變,反映當代女性的精神面貌。過往多討論《聊齋誌異》中妒婦的形象、社會制度對妒婦的影響、療妒的手段與蒲松齡對妒婦的態度等,較少深入探討女主人公的心理轉變,尤其欠缺西方心理學理論分析。故此,女主人公的心理層面具探討價值。
本文將從四部分分析〈江城〉、〈邵女〉與〈馬介甫〉。第一部分將簡述妒婦的定義,以及妒與悍的關係。第二部分將分析「療妒懲悍」故事與清代社會的關係及其意義,以史實助證。第三部分將以誘因、施暴與療妒懲悍,剖析三篇故事的女主人「療妒懲悍」的歷程,以便下文討論妒婦的精神面貌與內心的慾望。最後,第四部分將採用佛洛依德 (Sigmund Freud) 本我 (id) 、自我 (ego) 與超我 (superego) 的理論及施虐狂 (sadism) 之說分析,以西方學說闡釋妒婦的心理及其行為轉變的原因,重新探討她們的想望與困境。
論柳永詞中的女性形象及其文化意蘊, Fuk Yung Lee
論柳永詞中的女性形象及其文化意蘊, Fuk Yung Lee
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柳永(987-1058)為北宋前期詞人,他「變舊聲作新聲」,大量創作慢詞,開拓了詞的體制形式。歷代學者對柳永詞甚為關注,在研究柳詞對婉約詞的繼承與創新、題材風格、詞牌運用等各方面都有豐碩的成果,然而鮮有以女性角度切入,通過柳詞去解讀宋代女性的形象。
本論文以柳詞為研究主題,參照前人評論,嘗試分析柳永詞作中的女性形象,並由此探求當中的文化內蘊或意象。最後,把柳永所描繪的女性作為切入點,探討對其人生經歷的關係及意義。
李清照閨閣妝奩詞研究, Ho Chun Wong
李清照閨閣妝奩詞研究, Ho Chun Wong
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自古以來,女性一直在中國文壇處於極為邊緣的狀態,能夠流傳下來的女性作品甚為罕見。故此,凡寫女性,大多由男性角度出發,透過構想女性的視點而創作出來的詞作終究與以女性第一身所創作有所差別。由於此研究問題牽涉大量男、女作家作品比對問題,甚為遼闊。故此於本論文之中,希望透過研究李清照這名罕見而有名氣的女詞人的詞作,以其閨閣妝奩詞作討論中心,選取當中能代表女性的兩個角度﹕頭飾以及整妝舉動的詞作分析,為之後研究男女視點以及感情表達方面作出一點建樹。
妝奩,「奩」的意思即為梳妝盒上有鏡子配置,亦稱梳妝鏡匣。故本論文選取了十三首與頭飾或是與整妝舉動有關的詞作作為研究對象,希望透過研究這特定的十三首詞,提取當中不同時期、以及不同心境下所寫作的詞,從而分析李清照對於頭飾運用的個人特色之處。
本論文以討論李清照的飾物以及整妝舉動兩點作為主導,從所選的詞當中研究飾物與整妝舉動之於李清照的意義。論文有三個主要元素組成﹕
首先是用飾物的感情色彩,由新至舊,由舊到殘,當中展示著飾物的變化與李清照心境的關係;其次是飾物背後的反映,指出物件被異化,被用作表達感情或回憶的媒介;最後是飾物的包含元素,以七情六慾作為分類,帶出不同詞當中的感情載體。
論文前半部份以歷史時間作為背景,從李清照的成長歷程以及人生經歷作為主線,將其感情變化以及描寫狀況分為四大部份,分述不同時期下的感覺如何影響她對於飾物的描寫;後半部份則以感情作為分類方法,分析李清照如何將感想透過兩者反映。
明代王鏊《春秋詞命》版本考辨, Yick Tan Ching
明代王鏊《春秋詞命》版本考辨, Yick Tan Ching
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本文以明代中葉著名的政治家和文學家王鏊所編《春秋詞命》為研究對象。論文共分五章:開首的緒論略述王鏊對韓愈文統觀的繼承及發展;第二章通過比較明中葉以降數十家書目的記載,嘗試考辨《春秋詞命》諸版本刊刻的先後次序;第三章嘗試對《春秋詞命》編者是否為王鏊這一問題予以解答;第四章涉及對《春秋詞命》兩個注者身份的考證;結語則略論《春秋詞命》在書目所屬部類的轉移。
本論文嘗試在原始文獻如明清以來書目、地方志的材料基礎上加以歸納,通過羅列、比對眾多記載,在零散的材料中勾勒出《春秋詞命》的版本源流。其次,也涉及對明、清文人別集所載材料的運用,以窺見所考察的人物的生平及其與《春秋詞命》的關係。
嵇康《聖賢高士傳贊》的「出世」和「入世」, Dong Yu Xie
嵇康《聖賢高士傳贊》的「出世」和「入世」, Dong Yu Xie
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嵇康(223-262)是魏晉時期重要的思想家、文學家、音樂家,然其傳敘文《聖賢高士傳贊》未受重視。《聖賢高士傳贊》收錄的一百一十九位高士故事,多以前人記載為本,出處可考。嵇康思想中的「出世」、「入世」(或稱「儒道之辯」),研究者眾,然未有前人以《聖賢高士傳贊》切入。本文以文本互涉為研究方法,比較嵇康《聖賢高士傳贊》與前人記載之異同,以見「出世」及「入世」思想,補嵇康研究之缺。
其中,「出世」部分,本文以「神仙」之辯切入,以《聖賢高士傳贊》廣成子、子州支伯、善卷、石戶之農故事為文本依託;「入世」部分則擇「名利、禮教」切入,以《聖賢高士傳贊》狂接輿、王真、李邵公、壤父、井丹等故事為文本依託。此外,本文亦以嵇康的詩、文為佐證。
張玉娘及其詞研究, Wai Yu Tang
張玉娘及其詞研究, Wai Yu Tang
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誰說「女子無才便是德」,宋代女詞人李清照便以她的詩詞作出強而有力的反駁,成為中國文學史上佔有舉足輕重地位的女文學家。但是,還有很多有才華和才能的女子被淹沒在滾滾的文學洪流之中,其中,與李清照、朱淑貞、吳淑姬並稱「宋代四大女詞人」的張玉娘便是險被埋沒的明珠之一。
提到張玉娘,或者有人會想到孟稱舜傳奇劇本《張玉娘閨房三清鸚鵡墓貞文記》中的貞女,而這正是根據她的人生故事改編而成。張玉娘,字若瓊,自號一貞居士,松陽(今屬浙江麗水市)人,著有《蘭雪集》(又名《張大家蘭雪集》),留存詩117首,詞16首。然而,因為《蘭雪集》刊傳有限,故並不廣為人知。雖然張玉娘的作品鮮有人知,但她忠貞的愛情卻感動了劇作家孟稱舜,使他寫下傳奇劇本《張玉娘閨房三清鸚鵡墓貞文記》。
既然張玉娘能與李清照、朱淑貞、吳淑姬並稱「宋代四大女詞人」,可見她的詩詞值得我們傳誦研究。因此,本文擬以《蘭雪集》中16首詞作為研究範圍,試從其詞所見張玉娘之閨中生活、對四時之景的感悟、還有她的情愛和才學生命,以窺知其形象及其價值意義。
本文分為四章,第一章為全文導言。第二章簡要概述張玉娘的生平及《蘭雪集》的資料。第三章研究《蘭雪集》中十六首作品。依詞的內容及題材分為寫閨中生活、四時景色和情感生活三節分析。第四章是全文總結。
論顧城的詩歌意象 : 以泡沫、錢幣為例, Tsz Wa Ip
論顧城的詩歌意象 : 以泡沫、錢幣為例, Tsz Wa Ip
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朦朧詩的成功在於出色的意象運用,在學界中得到多方肯定。同一個物象落到不同詩人手上,被賦予不同的情緒,有不一樣的發揮。被冠以「童話詩人」美名的顧城對自然的觀察揣摩細緻,致力建構屬於自己內在純淨的世界。過程中,這個世界恰如公劉1980年首次對顧城作品作出的評價,呈現出「幻想交織現實」世界。
本文挑選兩個分別來自自然和來自城市社會的意象——泡沫和錢幣。首先通過文本細讀,深入分析兩個意象落到顧城手中會得到怎樣的發揮,達致增加作品張力和審美空間。繼而以顧城生平資料作為輔助,研究意象的運用如何使作品的呈現或呼應「幻想交織現實」的主題。再配合其他朦朧詩人如北島、舒婷、多多等人的作品進行比對,體現顧城在這些意象運用的特色。
目前學界對顧城的主體自我有不少研究,這點有助研究意象運用時,將作品中的我作更貼近其他本人的解讀。配合顧城在上述意象運用中的表現,與其他幾位詩人的表現作比較,呈現顧城在朦朧詩派中無可取替的獨特性。
狐女形象的三種昇華 : 論唐〈任氏傳〉、宋《青瑣高議‧小蓮記》和清《聊齋志異‧蓮香》, Lok Man Wong
狐女形象的三種昇華 : 論唐〈任氏傳〉、宋《青瑣高議‧小蓮記》和清《聊齋志異‧蓮香》, Lok Man Wong
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本論題為「狐女形象的三種昇華」,關鍵詞為「昇華」。弗洛伊德(Sigmund Freud)在《文明及其缺憾》(Civilization and Its Discontents)第三章界定了「昇華作用」(sublimation):「本能的昇華發展是文化發展的極其引人注目的特點;由於它的存在,科學、藝術、思想意識等較高層次的心理活動才在文明生活中起着至關重要的作用。」5黃龍保等加以解釋:「人把因受阻而不能直接發洩出來的能量,轉移和昇華到有益於社會的活動中或文化性創造活動中;昇華作用既使個體心理得到正常而健康的發展,也使人類文明不斷朝着理想化方向發展,本能的昇華作用是人類文明的助進器。」6「昇華」的心理學釋義,能概括為「人類將負能量提升至正」的表現,即由變。「昇華有理想化、積極意 類將負能量提升至正」的表現,即由變。「昇華有理想化、積極意味,基本勾勒出三個狐女的 形態和性情 逐漸完善、去蕪存菁的正面階段。
本論文選取的三篇文本〈任氏傳〉、《青瑣高議‧小蓮記》和《聊齋志異‧蓮香》撰寫於不同時期,分別是唐代、宋代和清代,都是具代表性的狐文學作品。〈任氏傳〉的狐女任氏,在西市初遇並色誘鄭六,人狐相戀。任氏忠於愛情,力拒韋崟的強暴;勸鄭六買賣疵馬,讓他賺取財富;為陪伴愛人而冒險西行,最終不幸身亡。《青瑣高議‧小蓮記》的狐女小蓮,本為李郎中的女奴,能歌善舞;後來深得李郎中的寵愛,成為其妻。小蓮精通醫術,治療家人,維護家人的健康。《聊齋志異‧蓮香》的狐女蓮香,主動向桑生示愛,人狐交歡。蓮香悉心呵護被鬼女李氏所傷的桑生,為其採藥;又憐愛身世悲慘的李氏,願意與其共事一夫。蓮香為桑生誕下兒子後,放棄狐身,投胎為人,多年後與桑生、李氏重逢。
上述狐女,全心為情郎付出,不求回報,體現了多情堅貞、大度賢慧的人性美。當中狐女形象的正面刻畫,突破了傳統狐妖採補惑人、作祟嚇人的形象窠臼,可謂在狐文學中脫穎而出。更重要的是,順序對照這三個文本(唐〈任氏傳〉、宋《青瑣高議‧小蓮記》、清《聊齋志異‧蓮香》),承上啟下,可找出箇中狐女形象不斷進步的向上趨勢(並不代表唐、宋、清三代狐女形象的發展脈絡):狐女先從妖化走向人性化,後達到理想女性的巔峰。這也顯示了三個文本的價值。
The Naïve Ingénue, The Plucky Everyman's Hero, And The Ingénue Gone Awry: The Satirical Deconstruction Of Theatrical Character Tropes In Urinetown: The Musical, Victoria Montecillo
The Naïve Ingénue, The Plucky Everyman's Hero, And The Ingénue Gone Awry: The Satirical Deconstruction Of Theatrical Character Tropes In Urinetown: The Musical, Victoria Montecillo
Scripps Senior Theses
This thesis looks to explore Urinetown: The Musical through a critical and theoretical framework, analyzing the show's presentation and deconstruction of theatrical character tropes through musical satire. Using the theories of theatre theorists such as Bertolt Brecht, Peter Brook, and Augusto Boal, this thesis discusses the use of theatre as a device for political and social commentary. Additionally, this thesis focuses more specifically on the show's character of Penelope Pennywise as a new kind of character in the theatre: an "ingénue gone awry," within the context of approaching a performance of the character in a performance of the musical.
Editorial, Bruce L. Bauer
Concert Recording 2016-09-01, Richard Rulli, Miroslava Panayotova, Chalon L. Ragsdale
Concert Recording 2016-09-01, Richard Rulli, Miroslava Panayotova, Chalon L. Ragsdale
Concert Recordings & Programs
Legend / Georges Enescu -- Boston inspires : for C trumpet and mallet percussion / Betsy Schramm -- Divertimento for trumpet solo / Øistein Sommerfeldt -- Seraph / Sir James MacMillan -- A song from the heart / Eric Ewazen