| Reference Type |
Metro Magazine
journal
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| Title |
King Oedipus Meets Constable McGahan: The Tragic Narrative in Noise |
| Author(s) | Catherine Wood |
| Issue |
56 |
| State |
Unknown |
| Country |
Australia |
| Publication Date |
00-00-2009 |
| Citation Date |
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| Page Number |
109 |
| Comments |
This article, by Catherine Wood for âMetro Magazine,â compares the 2007 Australian film âNoiseâ to Sophoclesâ âOedepus Rexâ, and other similar ancient Greek tragedies, while also discussing the films narrative and meaning in an in-depth analysis. Wood ultimately labels the films narrative as âtragicâ, and writes an in-depth analysis of key themes and ideas featured in the film that are similar to those located in greek tragedies. The film follows closely to tragedies of old as it delves deeply into the depiction of fate in its main protagonists, including the notions of âfateâ âdestinyâ in our modern world. The article looks into the psychological state of the main protagonist (Graham McGahan), and investigates into his isolation and withdrawal from society, further symbolizing the âoutsidersâ of society who are seldom remembered, to which Wood states that âthe film reminds viewers that while the larger society appears on track, individuals in it, like McGahan, are losing their bearings.â The symbology of the films more cryptic and spiritual scenes is investigated by Wood, as well, with the metaphoric pieces of the final scenes of the film suggesting topics such as ârebirthâ, an afterlife, the body living beyond death, and the mortality of our bodies. Wood also investigates the notion of âgoodnessâ and peace in McGahan, which he finally finds at the end of the film after going through such misery, but is all lost after he is killed at the climax of the film â which directly resembles the narrative of Greek tragedies such as Oedepus Rex.
This article is a fantastic source that delves deeper into the films more metaphorical meanings, while linking its narrative to those of the ancient Greek tragedies â to which it is extremely similar. The article uses no references, instead solely working with the film and the meaning the writer got from it, while comparing it to narratives of past Greek tragedies. An ideal audience for this article would be film studies students, literary students studying contemporary versions of ancient Greek tragedies, or anyone wanting to get further meaning out of the film.
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tags: greek tragedy narrative noise oedipus rex
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