Powering Through Prose: Margaret Atwood, Hag-Seed - Theme of The Power Of Art

Powering Through Prose: Margaret Atwood, Hag-Seed - Theme of The Power Of Art

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Arts, Other

4th Grade - University

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The video explores the theme 'The Power of Art' in Margaret Atwood's novel Hag-Seed, focusing on the transformative effects of art on the characters, especially Felix Phillips and his students. It highlights Felix's obsession with Shakespeare's The Tempest and how staging it in a prison setting leads to profound changes in the prisoners. The video also discusses Atwood's use of textual hybridity and intertextuality, showcasing the novel as a postmodern retelling of Shakespeare. Ultimately, Felix finds redemption and releases his grief, demonstrating art's power to heal and transform.

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What overarching theme shapes Margaret Atwood's novel, Hag-Seed?

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How does Atwood portray the power of art in the lives of Felix and his students?

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What is the significance of Felix's obsession with Shakespeare in the novel?

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In what ways does the Fletcher Correctional Shakespeare class impact the prisoners?

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How does Atwood use allusions to fairy tales in the context of art inside prison?

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What role does textual hybridity play in Hag-Seed?

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How does the climax of the play reflect the success of Felix's artistic endeavors?

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