“The manner in which texts conclude
and the impact such conclusions have on a reader often help
construct the GVVP of those texts.”
With reference to three texts in
your comparative course, compare how the conclusion of each text, and
its impact on you, helped to construct the general vision and viewpoint
of these texts. Support your answer with reference to the texts.
I wholeheartedly agree with the above
statement that the manner in which texts conclude
impact the reader and often help construct the general vision and viewpoint
(GVVP) of those texts. During my course I have studied ‘The Plough and the
Stars’ by Séan O Casey (TPATS), ‘The King’s Speech’ directed by Tom Hooper
(TKS), and ‘Foster’ by Claire Keegan. During my study I found that the conclusion
of the text firmly dictated my overall GVVP of the text.
The
conclusion of TPATS impacted me very negatively as Nora loses her mind and
fails to cope with the tragic death of her husband, “I could do nothin’ for
him”. Nora's deteriorating
mental health also causes her to suffer a miscarriage. As Nora delves into the
depths of despair I was overcome with sadness and pity as it is clear the world
of the text is one void of positivity. The ending of TPATS and its effect on
me, undoubtedly helped to mould the general vision and viewpoint of the text.
The
manner in which TKS ends is incredibly dissimilar to TPATS as Bertie’s
character develops to be confident as he perfects his public speaking skills, “Couldn't
have said it better myself”. With the aid of Lionel, Bertie conquers
his speech impediment and must no longer hide away from the public. Bertie’s
success inspired me as he shows that anything is possible with hard work and
determination. This positive outlook proves to be unlike Nora's as she is
destined for a life of suffering due to the loss of her husband. I believe the
positive impact this text had on me helped construct the general vision and
viewpoint of the text.
Similar to TPATS but in
contrast with TKS, Foster had a negative impact on me as the child is forced to
return to the home where she has suffered so much neglect. I felt despair and
gloom as the girl is torn from the loving care of the Kinsellas and brought
home, “Could ye let me back this evening?”
After I read this text I felt that the
pessimistic conclusion is crucial in forming the general viewpoint of the text.
The negative build up to the conclusion
foreshadowed the pessimistic and dark outcome of 'TPATS'. Throughout the play,
the general vision and viewpoint did not waver from its dark atmosphere, which
I feel consolidated that a negative ending was inevitable, "Don't break
our happiness!"
As a reader I was expecting a bleak resolution; however the death of Bessie shocked and horrified me. The general vision and viewpoint of the world of the text was undoubtedly gloomy throughout, however the conclusion, resulting in Bessie's death, further highlighted the unjust world of the text.
In stark contrast with this, TKS's negative build up to the resolution of the film, highlighted the positivity of the ending. During the film Bertie's ability to overcome his challenges was quite uncertain, although the film concluded on a highly inspiring and uplifting atmosphere, "Congratulations, your Majesty. A true broadcaster." This positive and bright ending uplifted and delighted me as a viewer. I was inspired by Bertie throughout the film, as he pushed himself to conquer his speech impediment; therefore I was overcome with pride as he flawlessly completed his speech to the nation.
Similarly to 'TPATS' and dissimilarly to 'TKS', the conclusion of 'Foster' was extremely bleak. I felt the positive GVVP during the build up to the resolution, highlighted the negativity of the ending, “All you need is minding”. As the child grew and prospered with the Kinsellas, this in turn only served to highlight the neglect she experienced at home. Therefore, the ending of 'Foster', was made all the more pessimistic in my opinion. These feelings of frustration were mirrored in the conclusion of TPATS, unlike the great sense of pride I felt at the outcome of TKS.
As a reader I was expecting a bleak resolution; however the death of Bessie shocked and horrified me. The general vision and viewpoint of the world of the text was undoubtedly gloomy throughout, however the conclusion, resulting in Bessie's death, further highlighted the unjust world of the text.
In stark contrast with this, TKS's negative build up to the resolution of the film, highlighted the positivity of the ending. During the film Bertie's ability to overcome his challenges was quite uncertain, although the film concluded on a highly inspiring and uplifting atmosphere, "Congratulations, your Majesty. A true broadcaster." This positive and bright ending uplifted and delighted me as a viewer. I was inspired by Bertie throughout the film, as he pushed himself to conquer his speech impediment; therefore I was overcome with pride as he flawlessly completed his speech to the nation.
Similarly to 'TPATS' and dissimilarly to 'TKS', the conclusion of 'Foster' was extremely bleak. I felt the positive GVVP during the build up to the resolution, highlighted the negativity of the ending, “All you need is minding”. As the child grew and prospered with the Kinsellas, this in turn only served to highlight the neglect she experienced at home. Therefore, the ending of 'Foster', was made all the more pessimistic in my opinion. These feelings of frustration were mirrored in the conclusion of TPATS, unlike the great sense of pride I felt at the outcome of TKS.
In all three
texts, I felt it was evident that each closing scene helped to consolidate my
feelings regarding the general vision and viewpoint of the text.
In the concluding scene of 'TPATS', the negative general vision and viewpoint is emphasised by Nora's deteriorating mental state caused by the death of both her husband and her unborn baby, “You're alright Nora, you're with friends, an' in a safe place.” Although glimpses of positivity are seen through the character of Bessie Burgess, this is short lived. Her tragic and untimely death horrified me as I felt she provided one of very few positive outlooks in the closing scene of this text. The overall pessimistic outlook portrayed in this closing scene impacted me greatly. Upon finishing this text I felt the general vision and viewpoint was reflected in the upsetting and depressing atmosphere of the world of the text.
In the concluding scene of 'TPATS', the negative general vision and viewpoint is emphasised by Nora's deteriorating mental state caused by the death of both her husband and her unborn baby, “You're alright Nora, you're with friends, an' in a safe place.” Although glimpses of positivity are seen through the character of Bessie Burgess, this is short lived. Her tragic and untimely death horrified me as I felt she provided one of very few positive outlooks in the closing scene of this text. The overall pessimistic outlook portrayed in this closing scene impacted me greatly. Upon finishing this text I felt the general vision and viewpoint was reflected in the upsetting and depressing atmosphere of the world of the text.
In
stark contrast with 'TPATS', 'TKS' has a far more uplifting and inspiring
concluding scene. Hooper creates a bright, yet tense atmosphere as Bertie
prepares to deliver his speech to the nation. Both Lionel and ELizabeth are on
hand to offer their words of support and encouragement to Bertie, 'Say it to
me, as a friend'. The positive general
vision and viewpoint is highlighted by Bertie's flawless speech, which in turn
leads to a hopeful closing scene. The King's Speech ends on a positive note as
Bertie triumphs over his adversity. Bertie's flawless delivery of the
speech helped me come to my understanding of an optimistic and positive overall
general vision and viewpoint. I felt optimistic for Bertie's future as a king
and as the closing credits rolled, I felt inspired and encouraged, unlike how I
felt in the conclusion of 'TPATS'.
On the
other hand, I felt ‘Foster’s’ closing scene was more similar to ‘The Plough and
the Stars’ as opposed to ‘The King’s Speech’. Keegan creates a tense and
foreboding atmosphere as the child returns home to her neglectful family, ‘Did
she give trouble?’ Instead
of offering his child a warm welcome home, Dan disregards her, only believing
that she could cause trouble for the Kinsellas. The manner in which Dan
conducts himself with his children led me to the conclusion that the child will
face a cold, abusive and loveless childhood without the Kinsellas. I felt
utterly heartbroken for the child as I had grown fond of the relationship which
was beginning to flourish between her and the Kinsellas. The closing scene of
this left me with an overall feeling of emptiness and pity for the child.
The manner in
which each of these three texts ended helped to better my understanding of the
overall general vision and viewpoint portrayed by the creator in the world of the
text.
In 'The Plough and the Stars', a deeply pessimistic and gloomy general vision and viewpoint is created throughout the text. While nearing the end of this text I felt disheartened by the bleak conclusion which unfolded. For me, the overall general vision and viewpoint was highlight by Nora's plunge into the depths of despair, 'Where's my baby? Where's my baby?'
Throughout the text, I felt Nora's actions foreshadowed a hopeless conclusion for her and Jack. It was clear that they did not understand each other, which I thought would ultimately result in their downfall. Yet still, I felt utterly heartbroken for Nora as she pined for her husband and child, who she would never see again. As a reader, I felt Nora and Jack's outcome impacted me immensely, I felt shocked and unsettled by the tragic outcome. I think that this harrowing conclusion helped to consolidate the overall dark and disturbing general vision and viewpoint O' Casey wished to portray.
In 'The Plough and the Stars', a deeply pessimistic and gloomy general vision and viewpoint is created throughout the text. While nearing the end of this text I felt disheartened by the bleak conclusion which unfolded. For me, the overall general vision and viewpoint was highlight by Nora's plunge into the depths of despair, 'Where's my baby? Where's my baby?'
Throughout the text, I felt Nora's actions foreshadowed a hopeless conclusion for her and Jack. It was clear that they did not understand each other, which I thought would ultimately result in their downfall. Yet still, I felt utterly heartbroken for Nora as she pined for her husband and child, who she would never see again. As a reader, I felt Nora and Jack's outcome impacted me immensely, I felt shocked and unsettled by the tragic outcome. I think that this harrowing conclusion helped to consolidate the overall dark and disturbing general vision and viewpoint O' Casey wished to portray.
In
direct contrast to 'The Plough and the Start', 'The King's Speech' has a more
positive and hopeful overall general vision and viewpoint. However, unlike 'The
Plough and the Stars' the viewpoint created in the opening scene is in direct
contrast with the concluding scene. I felt Lionel was an essential character
who perfectly depicted the positive view of humanity Hooper wished to portray,
which became most evident in the closing scene of this text. Injections of
inspiration and encouragement are seen throughout the text and as the text
develops, the positive influences far outweigh the negative glimpses shown by
characters such as Bertie's father, “Get it out, boy!” I was greatly impacted
by the encouraging influences in Bertie's life, especially in the final scene.
I was uplifted and elated by the conclusion of this text and as a result, I
firmly believe that this optimistic note Hooper leaves us with emphasises the
positive overall general vision and viewpoint.
'Foster' is dissimilar to 'The King's Speech', but shares a negative overall general vision and viewpoint, as with 'The Plough and the Stars.' However, unlike the closing scene in 'The Plough and the Stars', 'Foster's general vision and viewpoint is not as clear cut. The child returns to her neglectful family after maturing and being nurtured by the Kinsellas, “’Daddy’ I keep calling him, warning him, ‘Daddy'”. I feel the author left the general vision and viewpoint quite open and ambiguous, leaving the reader to wonder what happens to the child. This open conclusion impacted me negatively. In my interpretation, it is evident that the child is scared to return home and the bright and cheery atmosphere created with the Kinsellas earlier in the text only serves to highlight the overall negative and bleak general vision and viewpoint at the conclusion.
It is evident, therefore, that the conclusion of the above texts helped greatly to shape their general vision and viewpoint. From the tragic deaths in TPATS, and the neglect in Foster, to the overwhelming joy portrayed in TKS, all these events in the resolutions of the texts greatly influenced their GVVP, and impacted me immensely as a reader.
'Foster' is dissimilar to 'The King's Speech', but shares a negative overall general vision and viewpoint, as with 'The Plough and the Stars.' However, unlike the closing scene in 'The Plough and the Stars', 'Foster's general vision and viewpoint is not as clear cut. The child returns to her neglectful family after maturing and being nurtured by the Kinsellas, “’Daddy’ I keep calling him, warning him, ‘Daddy'”. I feel the author left the general vision and viewpoint quite open and ambiguous, leaving the reader to wonder what happens to the child. This open conclusion impacted me negatively. In my interpretation, it is evident that the child is scared to return home and the bright and cheery atmosphere created with the Kinsellas earlier in the text only serves to highlight the overall negative and bleak general vision and viewpoint at the conclusion.
It is evident, therefore, that the conclusion of the above texts helped greatly to shape their general vision and viewpoint. From the tragic deaths in TPATS, and the neglect in Foster, to the overwhelming joy portrayed in TKS, all these events in the resolutions of the texts greatly influenced their GVVP, and impacted me immensely as a reader.
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