In recent weeks, I’ve found it increasingly difficult to sit and focus on any substantial reading. Instead, I’ve resorted to cherry-picking snippets here and there, if only to fill the hours. Given the events of the past month, my thoughts have been heavily preoccupied with mortality, and much of my reading has taken on a … Continue reading Hamlet’s Mourning Duties
Tag: Theatre
The Moon and Sixpence: A Dance with the Devil of Artistry
When I first encountered the works of W. Somerset Maugham, I was not yet in my teens. My initial foray into his literary world was through Of Human Bondage, and I was immediately captivated. However, it was The Moon and Sixpence that truly ensnared my imagination. The allure of this novel lay not only in … Continue reading The Moon and Sixpence: A Dance with the Devil of Artistry
Death of a Salesman
Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman stands as a colossal testament to the fragility of the American Dream, the perils of self-delusion, and the enduring complexity of human relationships. Like a masterful chef, Miller concocts a heady stew of pathos and tragedy. So, grab your briefcase and your existential dread, as we delve into this … Continue reading Death of a Salesman
Doctor Faustus
Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus is a classic of the Elizabethan era, packed with enough theological musings, existential angst, and demonic shenanigans to keep audiences entertained for over four centuries. Let's take a deep dive into this magnum opus, and lighten the heavy dose of hellfire and brimstone. The Plot: A Scholar's Tragicomedy At its core, … Continue reading Doctor Faustus
Where’s Godot?
Been a long time since I saw this play, but I re-read it last week. I remember feeling hopeless after watching the play, and that's the mood it leaves one in; maybe not everyone. Just depends on your outlook and how your mind is at the time you consume it. It's a post-modernist work, which … Continue reading Where’s Godot?
Wording 