Tom Stoppard rewrites Shakespeare's Hamlet from the perspective of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, turning a tragedy into a tragi-comedy. This switch in perspectives creates a completely different narrative, highlighting the subjective nature of storytelling.
Real-world Example: Think of two people witnessing the same event, but due to their unique perspectives, their accounts of the event can significantly differ.
Note
Liz Phair's "Help Me Mary" is a response to The Rolling Stones' "Rip This Joint". The two songs provide different gender perspectives on rock and roll - a predominantly male-dominated genre.
Real-world Example: Imagine a debate where two sides present different perspectives on the same topic. It's similar to how Phair and The Rolling Stones discuss gender in music.
Questions
In 2015, Ryan Adams covered Taylor Swift's entire album '1989'. Covers are often debated over their faithfulness to the original. They can be seen as translations or responses to the original work.
Real-world Example: Think of a remake of a classic movie. Is it better when it's true to the original or when it adds a unique twist?
Discussion points
Sampling involves reusing a portion of a sound recording in another recording, extending the original into new territories. It's another form of intertextuality in music.
Real-world Example: A DJ mixing different songs to create a new track - that's sampling!
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Tom Stoppard rewrites Shakespeare's Hamlet from the perspective of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, turning a tragedy into a tragi-comedy. This switch in perspectives creates a completely different narrative, highlighting the subjective nature of storytelling.
Real-world Example: Think of two people witnessing the same event, but due to their unique perspectives, their accounts of the event can significantly differ.
Note
Liz Phair's "Help Me Mary" is a response to The Rolling Stones' "Rip This Joint". The two songs provide different gender perspectives on rock and roll - a predominantly male-dominated genre.
Real-world Example: Imagine a debate where two sides present different perspectives on the same topic. It's similar to how Phair and The Rolling Stones discuss gender in music.
Questions
In 2015, Ryan Adams covered Taylor Swift's entire album '1989'. Covers are often debated over their faithfulness to the original. They can be seen as translations or responses to the original work.
Real-world Example: Think of a remake of a classic movie. Is it better when it's true to the original or when it adds a unique twist?
Discussion points
Sampling involves reusing a portion of a sound recording in another recording, extending the original into new territories. It's another form of intertextuality in music.
Real-world Example: A DJ mixing different songs to create a new track - that's sampling!
Questions
Dive deeper and gain exclusive access to premium files of English A Language & Literature SL. Subscribe now and get closer to that 45 🌟