Reflection 1-20-14

So far this semester, I have learned about two new things; silent films and Greek theater. I was surprised by the silent film Baraka as I didn't previously believe that a film with no dialogue could connect to me at all. I was completely wrong however. The film showed moving images that I never would have know existed if not for Baraka. Although we have only just begun Oedipus Rex, I can tell that it is full of irony and symbolism that I am always keen to learn about. One specific thing I have learned so far from Oedipus Rex is the idea of Dramatic Irony. Once I learned what it was, it has become hard to watch any scripted film or TV show without recognizing it. It has been a good couple first weeks and I am looking forward to the many coming.