Analyse the Dramatic Uses of the Chorus in Greek Tragedy;...

The full influence of Greek tragedy upon our modern theatre is incomprehensible, with the mainstays of theatrical convention largely demonstrating roots within Greek tragedy. The choric function is just one of these conventions. This essay hopes to explore various uses of the Chorus within Greek tragedies by Aeschylus and Sophocles, and then to analyse how traits of a Greek Chorus, and the choric function can be found within 20th Century Theatre. The Chorus in Greek tragedy was a large group (it is suggested between 12 and 30) of people who sang or chanted songs and poems that helped set the scene of the play, bring the audience up to date with the events preceding the play and inform the audience of any political or social consequences†¦show more content†¦They explain, ‘Fears a good gateman to stand guard of the passions (page 100). For Sophocles the Chorus has yet again a more reduced role, as more actors are introduced into his plays. The focus yet again turns towards dialogue between characters, and away from interaction purely between actor and Chorus. The Sophoclean Chorus is not emotionally separate from the action, it is involved emotively with the story being portrayed, and can show sympathy (and in contrast, hatred) towards the events on the stage. In Sophocles Oedipus the King the Chorus function as witnesses to the downfall of Oedipus from proud monarch to blind, helpless man. The Chorus first speech to Oedipus describes the plague that has infected the city. As Oedipus insists he wants to find the murderer of Laius, the Chorus suggest that he ask Teiresias (page 194). The Chorus here prompts the actor to step further towards his impending fate. The Chorus also prove to be a calming influence, trying to mediate between Teiresias, Oedipus, Creon and Jocasta at various points within the play. They also are still optimistic when the truth is nearly out, telling Oedipus to, ‘hope, until you hear from the man who saw what happened (page 216). The Chorus within

Knowledge Management in an Individual Organization- Free-Samples

Question: Evaluate Critically using the different approaches and the Concepts of KM on a substantial Case Study using Systems Ideas with respect to Knowledge Management. Answer: Proposal title To identify organizational issues regarding knowledge dissemination as a part of knowledge management in a individual organization Introduction of the organization The chosen organization has been a place where I have worked previously and the chief service of the organization has been digital marketing. More precisely, the organization desires to become one of the leading corporate brands in the world of digital promotion and broadcast. The organization had an impressive extent of reputation and used to handle a wide range of human resource. Expected Deliverables of the assignment A business analysis assignment it will involve identification of the contemporary issues related to knowledge management and more precisely knowledge dissemination and thereafter make an in depth analysis of them. Finally, evaluation of varied solutions will be delivered. Approach towards the solution Varied literary sources will be assessed for acquiring a convenient solution. Books and journal articles will be taken into utmost consideration and it will be kept in mind that scholarly books and journal articles, which have published after the year 2013 will be taken . Potential risks foreseeable Lack of time Authority of the previous workplace may get offended Inadequate information to reach to a proper solution The management of the previous organization may not agree to provide information regarding knowledge management Timeline and work breakdown Activities Time To gather secondary knowledge regarding knowledge management and knowledge dissemination One week To analyze the secondary resources 3 days To identify and assess the issues of the considered organization regarding knowledge dissemination 5 days To recommend attainable solution 2 days Conclusion: It is expected that the project will evaluate the importance of knowledge dissemination, identify the existing issues regarding it and will successfully suggest convenient solution against them. References: Hislop, D., 2013.Knowledge management in organizations: A critical introduction. Oxford University Press. Wang, S., Noe, R.A. and Wang, Z.M., 2014. Motivating knowledge sharing in knowledge management systems: A quasifield experiment.Journal of Management,40(4), pp.978-1009. Holtshouse, D.K., 2013.Information technology for knowledge management. Springer Science Business Media. Noruzy, A., Dalfard, V.M., Azhdari, B., Nazari-Shirkouhi, S. and Rezazadeh, A., 2013. Relations between transformational leadership, organizational learning, knowledge management, organizational innovation, and organizational performance: an empirical investigation of manufacturing firms.The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, pp.1-13. Birasnav, M., 2014. Knowledge management and organizational performance in the service industry: The role of transformational leadership beyond the effects of transactional leadership.Journal of Business Research,67(8), pp.1622-1629.