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Story and World-Building in Stranger Things
Story and World-Building in Stranger Things Stranger Things excels in its storytelling and world-building, blending the nostalgic vibe of the 1980s with supernatural sci-fi and horror elements. It captivates viewers by creating a rich and immersive world while exploring deep character-driven drama.
By Farkas Márk about a year ago in Critique
The Illusion of Choice in Squid Game
One of the most compelling themes in Squid Game is the illusion of choice, a concept that permeates the series and serves as a powerful critique of societal structures. While the participants are repeatedly told they have free will and agency within the games, the reality is far more complex and unsettling. This theme is explored through the characters' decisions, the rules of the game, and the overarching systems that govern their lives, both inside and outside the deadly competition.
By Farkas Márk about a year ago in Critique
We are the center of our own universe
Every person lives at the center of their own universe. It begins and ends with their awareness. When they close their eyes, their universe dims, slipping into a quiet suspension. When they sleep, the cosmos pauses. But the moment their mind awakens, the universe stirs, fully alive, offering itself in infinite possibility.
By K-jayabout a year ago in Critique
Tin Cans?
What can one person or a whole group do with a bunch of tin cans? What good are they? To me there are a lot of good uses for these objects of various sizes. Looking at the picture they can be used for target practice. You could set up for a game of nine pin or something along that route. Tin cans can also be used for planting seedlings for some varieties of flowers and vegetables. Some have even used them to make alarm systems for various reasons. I just thought of this they could be turned into little lights of some kind. Maybe if a person is good with wiring, one could drill little holes in the bottom of the can and put a plug there and on the inside the fixings for the little light bulb. Who remembers the game of Telephone where two cans are joined by a string and a long time ago young kids would act like they were calling their friends like their parents do. As you see I have came up with a lot of uses for old tin cans. In a poem I just published here on Vocal I thought tin cans would make great planters for seedlings of some kind or another. One old idea one could always decorate them somehow for a pencil holder or some sort of holder for some various small objects. If anyone else has any other ideas, please share and if no ideas come to mind one can also take them to a recycling center to be smashed and sent somewhere to be turned into something else perhaps a part of a bike or even a part of a car or turned into a wagon of some sort the kids pull around. There are many options.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
Tin Cans, Again
Tin cans come in many shapes and sizes from cylinders, circles, squares, rectangles, and even triangles of many sizes from tiny, small, large and even extra large
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
Social and Economic Commentary in Squid Game
Social and Economic Commentary in Squid Game Squid Game stands out as a powerful critique of social and economic inequality, exposing the harsh realities faced by those on the lower rungs of society. Through its dystopian yet eerily familiar narrative, the series delves deep into the structures that perpetuate poverty, exploitation, and systemic injustice. Each element of the show—from its characters to the deadly games—is imbued with commentary on the capitalist systems that govern modern life.
By Farkas Márk about a year ago in Critique
Symbolism in Squid Game
Symbolism in Squid Game Squid Game is a series that thrives on its rich use of symbolism, effectively intertwining visual, narrative, and thematic elements to convey profound social commentary. Each aspect of the series—from the games themselves to the setting and costumes—is meticulously designed to symbolize deeper truths about society, human nature, and systemic inequalities.
By Farkas Márk about a year ago in Critique
Dune: The Prophecy
As the first season of Dune: The Prophecy draws to a close, it's time to reflect on what this series has achieved. From its deliberate pace to its thematic depth, this adaptation of Frank Herbert's universe sought to expand the franchise in a bold and intriguing way. Although not without flaws, Dune: The Prophecy ended up providing a narrative that will leave fans pondering long after the end credits have finished.
By A Históriaabout a year ago in Critique
Announcing The Stargate Project: A Bold Leap into the Future
In a world where technology evolves at an unprecedented pace, a groundbreaking initiative has emerged to redefine the boundaries of human potential and technological achievement. Today, we are thrilled to unveil the Stargate Project, an ambitious venture poised to revolutionize how we explore the unknown, harness innovation, and connect the dots between science fiction and reality.
By EA MARKETINGabout a year ago in Critique
Why Do The Games in Squid Game S2 Show Real-Life Struggles
Many people have been anxiously awaiting the second season of Squid Game, the most-watched show on Netflix. To win prizes in the first season, players had to compete in several lethal kid-friendly games. The upcoming season, which is also expected to break yet another Netflix record, delves deeper into the limitations and economic background of the surrealistic games. Green light, red light. When the song starts, move forward; when it ends, freeze. It's a fairly easy game. Or is it that moving after the music has stopped carries a death sentence? It was clear from the first season that Squid Game allegorizes the horrors of capitalism through kid-friendly games. Three years later, the second season of arguably the most significant television program of our time advances its adamantly anti-capitalist theme. It accomplishes this by exposing the illusion of "choice" in a system threatening to starve the great majority. In this article, I dive deeper into the dystopian nuances of capitalism and the illusion of choice that stir up scenarios very similar to reality.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Critique
Character Analysis in Squid Game
Seong Gi-hun (456) Seong Gi-hun, the protagonist of Squid Game, represents a layered and deeply human character. Initially, he appears as a struggling gambler who faces immense financial difficulties, unable to provide for his family or even maintain basic stability in his life. However, his journey through the brutal games reveals his hidden qualities: empathy, resilience, and an underlying moral compass. His character arc showcases his transformation from a self-centered individual to someone who prioritizes others' well-being, even at great personal cost. His actions, such as sharing food or protecting weaker players, illustrate his humanity amidst the chaos.
By Farkas Márk about a year ago in Critique
The Map and Key
CH 1 PICKING UP THE PIECES When the Plague swept through the city of Vertbridge, Hazel Abbott thought she lost everything- but that was not quite true.
By Thea Young about a year ago in Critique