Vision and Stagecraft in Sophocles

In this study, David Seale argues that Sophocles’s use of stagecraft, which has thus far received little attention, was as sophisticated as that of Aeschylus or Euripides. His discussions of the physical and visual elements of Sophocles's seven plays center around the theme of sight; he demonstrates that each play is staged to maximize the implications and effects of “seeing” and not “seeing,” of knowledge and ignorance. This emphasis on visual perception, Seale maintains, harmonizes with Sophocles’s use of verbal and thematic techniques to create dramatic movements from delusion to truth, culminating in climaxes that are revelations—moments when things are truly “seen” by both audience and characters.

Literature & Fiction

Seale, David

Dramas & Plays

University of Chicago Press

In this study, David Seale argues that Sophocles’s use of stagecraft, which has thus far received little attention, was as sophisticated as that of Aeschylus or Euripides. His discussions of the physical and visual elements of Sophocles's seven plays center around the theme of sight; he demonstrates that each play is staged to maximize the implications and effects of seeing” and not seeing,” of knowledge and ignorance. This emphasis on visual perception, Seale maintains, harmonizes with Sophocles’s use of verbal and thematic techniques to create dramatic movements from delusion to truth, culminating in climaxes that are revelationsmoments when things are truly seen” by both audience and characters.

History & Criticism

You have the most important job in the world - and one of the hardest. As a student, you never realized that your hero-teachers were about one nub of chalk away from coming unglued. They also felt like the children, parents and even the very school system were working against them. 
For over 25 years, David Seale - creator and host of the Teacher Affirmations podcast, has spanned grades K-12 as a teacher, basketball and debate coach, assistant principal, principal and central office coordinator. He's seen it all and doesn't want to stop. He doesn't want you to stop either. 
Teacher Affirmations is an inspirational motivation, a daily devotional to your calling. Based on the inspirational podcast, these short chapters are a cup of coffee on Monday or a high-five on Friday. Not just the "How?" but the "Why?" Because you have the most important job in the world.

Teacher Affirmations: You Have The Most Important Job

Self-Help

Motivational

Burnaby Books

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