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Brian H. Gill
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Marlowe’s Faustus: Chorus, Soliloquies and Film Noir
“Doctor Faustus…” starts with a 194-word soliloquy. Sort of. It’s delivered by Chorus, named last in Marlowe’s “Dramatis Personae.” Ancient Greek tragedies had a chorus, acting like today’s narrators. Again, sort of. Aristotle said that chorus was a character, so … Continue reading
Posted in Discursive Detours, Marlowe's Faustus, Series
Tagged culture, history, humility, knowledge, original sin, politics, science, sin, truth
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Christmas: Still Celebrating
Christmas comes but once a year. It’s a time for exchanging gifts, family get-togethers and awkward office parties. December is a time for joyous preparation, frazzled shopping and holiday-themed music. It’s “Santa’s big scene.” Children see their first Christmas window … Continue reading
Sickness, Death, God, Love and Questions
Just when you thought it was safe to grow up — Folks in their 20s may run afoul of a quarter-life crisis: the doubt and disappointment of student loans, dull careers and iffy relationships. Others learn that they’re terminally ill. … Continue reading
Posted in Discursive Detours
Tagged death, God, health, knowledge, love, medicine, wisdom
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