Aristotle's Poetics: Diction, Song, Spectacle

Elinor Fuchs: "Visit To A Small Planet" Pt 2

Be sure you tune in and listen to this podcast for our class meeting on Tuesday 11/17! This episode wraps up our discussion of Elinor Fuchs' framework. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

Elinor Fuchs: "Visit To A Small Planet" Pt 1

This framework for script analysis is unlike anything else we've covered together! Which I think is super exciting. I hope you do too. Make sure you listen to this episode and read "Visit To A Small Planet" in time for class on Tuesday 11/10! Looking forward to seeing you all soon.

Hamilton Context Lecture

It's time for Hamilton!! Be sure you check out this context lecture before class on Tuesday 10/27. Link to Lin Manuel Miranda performing at the White House in 2009. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNFf7nMIGnE]

Aristotle's Poetics: Diction, Song, Spectacle

Here's our podcast on Aristotle's final three elements of drama: diction, song and spectacle. Listen to me forget (and cover up that I forgot) that Streetcar Named Desire takes place in New Orleans, as well as a stirring rendition of the "Lovely Ladies" motif from Les Miserables. Listen in time for class on Tuesday 10/18. Enjoy!

Aristotle's Poetics: Character + Thought

Listen to this podcast in time for class on 10/13! We get into Aristotle's ideas about character and thought. Enjoy!