In William Shakespeare’s play ‘The Tragedy of Julius Caesar,’ omens are unusual occurrences used to symbolize impending events. Hence, we can see that he believes in superstitions too. Caesar thinks that it’s a curse, causing us to believe that he does not think there is a simple explanation. This shows us that, Caesar believes that Mark Antony can cure Calpurnia’s infertility by touching her.
Caesar says ‘Forget not in your speed, Antonius, to touch Calpurnia’. This is ironical because one of the second examples of superstitions is when Caesar asks his friend, Antony to touch his wife while he is competing in a race. The Soothsayer is a very significant character in the play because he predicts the future and gives us hints into what fate is going to befall upon Caesar.īut we see in the play that Caesar dismisses the warning and claims he does not believe in these superstitions. The Soothsayer warns Caesar to “Beware the ides of March”. One of the most important superstitions in the entire play is Soothsayers warning. The different superstitions that are incorporated in the play, give us a hint into the future and fate of the characters. In the play Julius Caesar, William Shakespeare uses various superstitions to build the plot as well as changing the way we, the readers perceive the characters. Superstitions were once considered the most effective and entertaining way of writing in the Elizabethan era and without them, the play was lost. They are actually considered a myth by some but the Ancient Romans believed they were vital parts of their history.
Superstitions are considered to be excessively exaggerated in belief and in reverence for the supernatural. In the study of this play we see the use of omens, portents and other superstitions. This definition includes the miraculous and the spiritual. The plot usually revolves around a mysterious event or person and the quest to find out the truth.Įxamples: The Sixth Sense, Frequency, The Dead Zone.Supernatural means anything that is not according to the usual course of nature. The audience is in an almost constant state of anticipation. Unlike other sub-genres, Supernatural-Thrillers thrive on the “edge of the seat” feeling. Supernatural-Thriller films incorporate supernatural themes that are considered mysterious. This sub-genre often questions the validity of current church practices and beliefs.Įxamples: The Devil’s Advocate, The Ninth Gate, The Da Vinci Code. Exorcisms, demonic possession, and church cover-ups are typical themes of Religious and Supernatural Thrillers. These films are very similar to Religious Thrillers. Supernatural-Religious films deal strictly with religion and the unknown in connection to God. Unlike Religious Thrillers, Supernatural-Horror films are not limited to specific religious elements and can contain more vivid and gruesome violence.Įxamples: The Exorcist, The Ring, The Omen. Common themes in Supernatural-Horror films include the afterlife, the devil, and demonic possession. Often, Supernatural-Horror films combine elements of religion into the plot. Supernatural-Horror film is a sub-genre that includes ghosts, demons, or other depictions of supernatural occurrences. This sub-genre can appeal to old and young alike, depending on the level of humor.Įxamples: Ghostbusters, Casper, Hocus Pocus. Unlike other sub-genres, the supernatural elements (such as ghosts) tend to be funny instead of scary. Supernatural-Comedy takes the elements of the Supernatural film genre and combines it with a comedic twist. Ghost – After a man is murdered, he tries to communicate with his wife through a psychic. Poltergeist – A ghost haunts a suburban home and kidnaps one of the children through the television set. What Lies Beneath – While others believe her to becoming delusional, a woman is convinced that ghosts haunt her house. These films often cross over into other genres, creating hybrids like Supernatural-Comedy and Supernatural-Drama. Since they emphasize the unknown, Supernatural films are considered quite suspenseful. Supernatural films deal with the unknown questions of life therefore, they tend to incorporate religious elements into the plot. Supernatural film is a genre that centers around supernatural elements, such as ghosts, gods, goddesses, and miracles.
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