Cultural Pains in Iraqi and Chinese Plays
Explore the themes of cultural displacement, nostalgia, and societal transformations in Iraqi and Chinese plays such as "A House and Five Doors" and "Under Shanghai Eaves". Delve into the complexities of characters facing changing values, hidden histories, and personal struggles within the backdrop of evolving societies. Witness the clash between past traditions and present realities, as these plays offer a poignant reflection on identity, belonging, and the human experience.
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Housing Cross Housing Cross- -Cultural Pains Cultural Pains A Study in Iraqi and Chinese Plays A Study in Iraqi and Chinese Plays Presented by: Asst. Prof. Enas Ja afar Jawad
A House and Five Doors A House and Five Doors is revolving around people of different backgrounds who are all contained within the about-to-fall house. This house has five rooms with five doors, and each one of rooms is telling a story. The house is standing as a liminal space between the past, which is outside its rooms, and the present, which is the ruined state of these people after they were exiled willingly orunwillingly fromtheir pasthouses. In the play, nostalgic feelings for the past have always been standing against any sense of belonging to this new house becauseit is a reminder of lost values. This Iraqi play
Under Shanghai Eaves By Xia Yan 1937
Under Shanghai Eaves Under Shanghai Eaves The story could reflect the cultural transformation of Shanghai as it evolved from a traditional city to a modern metropolis. This transformation could be seen through the characters' changing lifestyles, values, and aspirations. The play also explores the interconnected lives of multiple families residing in the same neighborhood. It could delve into their personal struggles,conflicts,and the bondsthat hold them together. The eaves of old Shanghai could be a place of secrets and intrigue. The play might involve a mysterious event or hidden past that the characters must confront, revealing dark truths about their families and the city itself.
Under Shanghai Eaves CHARACTERS The Matriarch: A strong- willed and Shanghainese woman who is determined to keep her family's heritage intact. The Foreigner: A foreign resident living "under the eaves," offering an outsider's perspective on the city's changes and contributing to the cultural diversity. traditional The Young Lover: A character caught in a passionate but forbidden romance, facing the challenge of choosing between love and duty. The respected figure within the shikumen community, trying to mediate conflicts and maintain order Community Leader: A The Secret Keeper: A character who holds a crucial piece of the family's hidden history, adding an element of suspense to the narrative.
