Shakespeare
What iconic 90s movie mimics the plot of The Taming of the Shrew?
10 Things I Hate About You
What does Danticat use Haitian myths including Manman dlo & Wings of Fire to highlight?
Generational resilience of Haitian women
What biblical references are highlighted in Dracula? (3)
Sin, damnation, and apostasy
What short story in Krik? Krak! has parallels to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet?
"Children of the Sea"
From what movie was an example of Greek myths in film used?
The Lighthouse
What biblical reference is showcased in "Children of the Sea"?
The Exodus
Name 1 of the 4 major aspects of the plot that connects Romeo and Juliet to Krik? Krak!?
Forbidden Love, Exchange of Letters, Inevitable Death, or Suicide as a Sacrifice
In what chapter of Krik? Krak! does the myth reflect the characters’ desire to flee from the oppression that they experience while living under the unjust government?
"Wings of Fire"
What do biblical allusions often showcase?
Themes of sacrifice, redemption, and some type of spiritual struggle.
Why is Shakespeare such a common reference in modern works?
- They add depth and resonance
- They are widely known
- They provide classic conflicts, archetypes, storylines, etc.
In addition to Greek myths, what other myths does Foster state can be referenced in modern literature?
Cultural myths
Name 1 of the 4 major aspects of the plot that connect "Children of the Sea" to The Exodus.
Escape from suffering and oppression, perilous journey, hope for the promised land, or sacrifice for freedom.
What do Shakespeare's works embody, as stated in the slideshow?
Universal human experiences.
Finish this sentence by filling in one of the three blanks: Myths often serve as an apparatus for writers to introduce more complex ideas about _____, _____, and _____.
Human nature, fate, or morality
What biblical figure is directly mentioned in Krik? Krak! that represents the narrator of the story "The Missing Peace"?
Mary Magdalene