Event #1: The Marriage of Mars and Venus: All's Well that Ends Well as a problem play by Professor Brian Parker
Event #2: From Hanga to Manga: The Graphic Art of Japanese Storytelling exhibition
Organizer: Toronto Reference Library
Cost: Free!
Pre-event estimate: To be assessed
Post-event rating: 2 out of 5
It was an interesting night for us: We discussed how relationship was portrayed in art as we "travelled" from England to Japan. Professor Parker gave an in-depth talk on the complicated relationship between Bertrum and Helena. Neither of us have read the play; otherwise, we would enjoy the talk better. However, we did not quite understand or agree with the the fact that the "happy" ending was based on a deceptive act. Incidentally, there was a set of Manga (Japanese comics) showing how a royal member in ancient Japan courted a number of women in his time. Unlike the play by Shakespeare, the Japanese artist left us with an unsatisfying ending. Is this a reflection of the passiveness in Asians?
from Jade and CHRIS
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Jade and Chris,
It was lovely to meet you at the event. "All's well that ends well" is not a popular play so perhaps you are not very familiar with it. I do hope you enjoy the lecture as much as I do.
For those who don't know, Professor Parker is a renowned scholar in English language. It is a treat to attend his lecture.
Hope to see you at the next Shakespeare lecture, or the other literacy events on your blog.
Best regards, Edward
So... would you recommended the Manga exhibit?
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