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Jacquelyn Bent and Helen Gavin
University of Huddersfield Repository Bent, Jacqi and Gavin, Helen The Maids, Mother and “The Other One” of the Discworld: Exploring the magical aspect of Terry Pratchett's Witches. Original Citation Bent, Jacqi and Gavin, Helen (2010) The Maids, Mother and “The Other One” of the Discworld: Exploring the magical aspect of Terry Pratchett's Witches. In: 1st Global Conference: Magic and the Supernatural, 15 - 17 March 2010, Salzburg, Austria. This version is available at http://eprints.hud.ac.uk/id/eprint/7792/ The University Repository is a digital collection of the research output of the University, available on Open Access. Copyright and Moral Rights for the items on this site are retained by the individual author and/or other copyright owners. Users may access full items free of charge; copies of full text items generally can be reproduced, displayed or performed and given to third parties in any format or medium for personal research or study, educational or not-for-profit purposes without prior permission or charge, provided: • The authors, title and full bibliographic details is credited in any copy; • A hyperlink and/or URL is included for the original metadata page; and • The content is not changed in any way. For more information, including our policy and submission procedure, please contact the Repository Team at: [email protected]. http://eprints.hud.ac.uk/ The Maids, Mother and “The Other One” of the Discworld: Exploring the magical aspect of Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, Magrat Garlick, and Agnes Nitt. Jacquelyn Bent and Helen Gavin Abstract Fantasy novelist Terry Pratchett’s Discworld is inhabited by a very diverse group of characters ranging from Death and his horse Binky, Cut-Me- Own-Throat-Dibbler, purveyor of the ‘pork pie’, the Wizard faculty of the Unseen University and an unofficial ‘coven’ of three witches. -
Models of Time Travel
MODELS OF TIME TRAVEL A COMPARATIVE STUDY USING FILMS Guy Roland Micklethwait A thesis submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy of The Australian National University July 2012 National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science ANU College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences APPENDIX I: FILMS REVIEWED Each of the following film reviews has been reduced to two pages. The first page of each of each review is objective; it includes factual information about the film and a synopsis not of the plot, but of how temporal phenomena were treated in the plot. The second page of the review is subjective; it includes the genre where I placed the film, my general comments and then a brief discussion about which model of time I felt was being used and why. It finishes with a diagrammatic representation of the timeline used in the film. Note that if a film has only one diagram, it is because the different journeys are using the same model of time in the same way. Sometimes several journeys are made. The present moment on any timeline is always taken at the start point of the first time travel journey, which is placed at the origin of the graph. The blue lines with arrows show where the time traveller’s trip began and ended. They can also be used to show how information is transmitted from one point on the timeline to another. When choosing a model of time for a particular film, I am not looking at what happened in the plot, but rather the type of timeline used in the film to describe the possible outcomes, as opposed to what happened. -
Visual Representations of Terry Pratchett's Discworld in Time And
IMAGINATIONS: JOURNAL OF CROSS-CULTURAL IMAGE STUDIES | REVUE D’ÉTUDES INTERCULTURELLES DE L’IMAGE Publication details, including open access policy and instructions for contributors: http://imaginations.glendon.yorku.ca Visibility and Translation Guest Editor: Angela Kölling December 31, 2020 Image Credit: Cia Rinne, Das Erhabene (2011) To cite this article: Sohár, Anikó. “Each to Their Own: Visual Representations of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld in Time and Space.” Imaginations: Journal of Cross-Cultural Image Studies, vol. 11, no. 3, Dec. 2020, pp. 123-163, doi: 10.17742/IMAGE.VT.11.3.6. To link to this article: http://dx.doi.org/10.17742/IMAGE.VT.11.3.6 The copyright for each article belongs to the author and has been published in this journal under a Creative Commons 4.0 International Attribution NonCommercial NoDerivatives license that allows others to share for non-commercial purposes the work with an acknowledgement of the work’s authorship and initial publication in this journal. The content of this article represents the author’s original work and any third-party content, either image or text, has been included under the Fair Dealing exception in the Canadian Copyright Act, or the author has provided the required publication permissions. Certain works referenced herein may be separately licensed, or the author has exercised their right to fair dealing under the Canadian Copyright Act. EACH TO THEIR OWN: VISUAL REPRESENTATIONS OF TERRY PRATCHETT’S DISCWORLD IN TIME AND SPACE ANIKÓ SOHÁR When a book is translated, publishers Lorsqu’un livre est traduit, les éditeurs mo- will often modify or completely change difient souvent, voire changent complète- the cover design. -
Hogfather: a Novel of Discworld by Terry Pratchett
Hogfather: A Novel of Discworld by Terry Pratchett Ebook Hogfather: A Novel of Discworld currently available for review only, if you need complete ebook Hogfather: A Novel of Discworld please fill out registration form to access in our databases Download book here >> Series: Discworld (Book 20) Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages Publisher: Harper; Reissue edition (January 28, 2014) Language: English ISBN-10: 006227628X ISBN-13: 978-0062276285 Product Dimensions:4.2 x 0.9 x 7.5 inches ISBN10 ISBN13 Download here >> Description: Who would want to harm Discworlds most beloved icon? Very few things are held sacred in this twisted, corrupt, heartless—and oddly familiar— universe, but the Hogfather is one of them. Yet here it is, Hogswatchnight, that most joyous and acquisitive of times, and the jolly, old, red-suited gift-giver has vanished without a trace. And theres something shady going on involving an uncommonly psychotic member of the Assassins Guild and certain representatives of Ankh-Morporks rather extensive criminal element. Suddenly Discworlds entire myth system is unraveling at an alarming rate. Drastic measures must be taken, which is why Death himself is taking up the reins of the fat mans vacated sleigh . which, in turn, has Deaths level-headed granddaughter, Susan, racing to unravel the nasty, humbuggian mess before the holiday season goes straight to hell and takes everyone along with it. Terry Pratchett was brilliant and the master of a fantasy sub-genre that probably belongs to him alone. Mort is a novel set in Discworld. The Discworld novels fall into different categories: Tiffany Aching, Rincewind, the three witches, Sam Vines and the guards, and Death. -
The Midlands Essential Entertainment Guide
Staffordshire Cover - July.qxp_Mids Cover - August 23/06/2014 16:43 Page 1 STAFFORDSHIRE WHAT’S ON WHAT’S STAFFORDSHIRE THE MIDLANDS ESSENTIAL ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE STAFFORDSHIRE ISSUE 343 JULY 2014 JULY ’ Whatwww.whatsonlive.co.uk sOnISSUE 343 JULY 2014 ROBBIE WILLIAMS SWINGS INTO BRUM RHYS DARBY return of the Kiwi comedian PART OF MIDLANDS WHAT’S ON MAGAZINE GROUP PUBLICATIONS GROUP MAGAZINE ON WHAT’S MIDLANDS OF PART THE GRUFFALO journey through the deep dark wood in Stafford... FUSE FESTIVAL showcasing the region’s @WHATSONSTAFFS WWW.WHATSONLIVE.CO.UK @WHATSONSTAFFS talent at Beacon Park Antiques For Everyone (FP-July).qxp_Layout 1 23/06/2014 14:00 Page 1 Contents- Region two - July.qxp_Layout 1 23/06/2014 12:42 Page 1 June 2014 Editor: Davina Evans INSIDE: [email protected] 01743 281708 Editorial Assistants: Ellie Goulding Brian O’Faolain [email protected] joins line-up for 01743 281701 Wireless Festival p45 Lauren Foster [email protected] 01743 281707 Adrian Parker [email protected] 01743 281714 Sales & Marketing: Jon Cartwright [email protected] 01743 281703 Chris Horton [email protected] 01743 281704 Subscriptions: Adrian Parker [email protected] 01743 281714 Scooby-Doo Managing Director: spooky things a-happening Paul Oliver [email protected] in Wolverhampton p27 01743 281711 Publisher and CEO: Martin Monahan [email protected] 01743 281710 Graphic Designers: Lisa Wassell Chris Atherton Accounts Administrator Julia Perry Wicked - the award-winning musical -
Terry Pratchett's Discworld.” Mythlore: a Journal of J.R.R
Háskóli Íslands School of Humanities Department of English Terry Pratchett’s Discworld The Evolution of Witches and the Use of Stereotypes and Parody in Wyrd Sisters and Witches Abroad B.A. Essay Claudia Schultz Kt.: 310395-3829 Supervisor: Valgerður Guðrún Bjarkadóttir May 2020 Abstract This thesis explores Terry Pratchett’s use of parody and stereotypes in his witches’ series of the Discworld novels. It elaborates on common clichés in literature regarding the figure of the witch. Furthermore, the recent shift in the stereotypical portrayal from a maleficent being to an independent, feminist woman is addressed. Thereby Pratchett’s witches are characterized as well as compared to the Triple Goddess, meaning Maiden, Mother and Crone. Additionally, it is examined in which way Pratchett adheres to stereotypes such as for instance of the Crone as well as the reasons for this adherence. The second part of this paper explores Pratchett’s utilization of different works to create both Wyrd Sisters and Witches Abroad. One of the assessed parodies are the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm as well as the effect of this parody. In Wyrd Sisters the presence of Grimm’s fairy tales is linked predominantly to Pratchett’s portrayal of his wicked witches. Whereas the parody of “Cinderella” and the fairy tale’s trope is central to Witches Abroad. Additionally, to the Brothers Grimm’s fairy tales, Pratchett’s parody of Shakespeare’s plays is central to the paper. The focus is hereby on the tragedies of Hamlet and Macbeth, which are imitated by the witches’ novels. While Witches Abroad can solely be linked to Shakespeare due to the main protagonists, Wyrd Sisters incorporates both of the aforementioned Shakespeare plays. -
The Virtue of the Stereotypical Antagonist in Terry Pratchett's
BY THE STRENGTH OF THEIR ENEMIES: THE VIRTUE OF THE STEREOTYPICAL ANTAGONIST IN TERRY PRATCHETT’S ‘WITCHES’ NOVELS BY CATHERINE M. D. JOULE A thesis submitted to the Victoria University of Wellington in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy Victoria University of Wellington (2021) 1 2 Abstract The comic fantasy Discworld novels of Terry Pratchett (1948-2015) are marked by their clear and insightful approaches to complex ethical issues. This has been noted in academic approaches from the beginning, with Farah Mendlesohn’s chapter “Faith and Ethics” appearing in the early collection Terry Pratchett: Guilty of Literature (2000) and many others since touching on the issues Pratchett raises. However, this thesis’s investigation into the use of stereotypes in characterisation and development of the antagonist figures within the Discworld novels breaks new ground in mapping the course of Pratchett’s approaches across six Discworld novels. This argument will focus on the ‘Witches’ sequence of novels: Equal Rites (1987), Wyrd Sisters (1988), Witches Abroad (1991), Lords and Ladies (1992), Maskerade (1995), and Carpe Jugulum (1998). Unlike other sequences in the Discworld series, these novels have a strong metatextual focus on the structural components of narrative. In this context, stereotypes facilitate both the humour and the moral arguments of these novels. Signifiers of stereotypes invoke expectations which are as often thwarted as they are fulfilled and, while resulting in humour, this process also reflects on the place of the individual within the community, the nature of right and wrong, and how we as people control the narratives which define our lives and ourselves. -
Disabling Comedy and Anti-Discrimination Legislation
Disabling Comedy and Anti-Discrimination Legislation Colin Barnes 1991 A version of this paper entitled 'Disabling Comedy' appeared in Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People's Journal 'Coalition' December 1991 pp. 26 - 28 Over the last couple of years disabled people and their organizations have become increasingly concerned about disabling imagery in the media. One of the most important examples being the cynical exploitation of disabled people by charities in their efforts to raise money. Here I would like to highlight another form of disablism common to the media which disabled people are expected to endure, which is equally disabling and which is often overlooked or ignored: the exploitation of disabled people by professional non-disabled comedians on television. Of course laughing at disability is not new, disabled people have been a source of amusement and ridicule for non-disabled people throughout history. Along with the other so-called timeless universals of 'popular' humour such as foreigners, women and the clergy, Elizabethan joke books are full of jokes about people with every type of impairment imaginable. During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries keeping 'idiots' as objects of humour was common among those who had the money to do so, and visits to Bedlam and other 'mental' institutions were a typical form of entertainment for the able but ignorant. While such thoughtless behaviour might be expected in earlier less enlightened times, making fun of disabled people is as prevalent now as it was then. It is especially common among professional non-disabled comedians. Indeed, several of the comedy 'greats' who influenced today's 'funny' men and women built their careers around disablist humour. -
The Annotated Pratchett File, V9.0
The Annotated Pratchett File, v9.0 Collected and edited by: Leo Breebaart <[email protected]> Assistant Editor: Mike Kew <[email protected]> Organisation: Unseen University Newsgroups: alt.fan.pratchett,alt.books.pratchett Archive name: apf–9.0.5 Last modified: 2 February 2008 Version number: 9.0.5 (The Pointless Albatross Release) The Annotated Pratchett File 2 CONTENTS 1 Preface to v9.0 5 The Last Hero . 135 The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents . 137 2 Introduction 7 Night Watch . 138 3 Discworld Annotations 9 The Wee Free Men . 140 The Colour of Magic . 9 Monstrous Regiment . 143 The Light Fantastic . 14 A Hat Full of Sky . 147 Equal Rites . 17 Once More, With Footnotes . 148 Mort . 19 Going Postal . 148 Sourcery . 22 Thud . 148 Wyrd Sisters . 26 Where’s My Cow? . 148 Pyramids . 31 Wintersmith . 148 Guards! Guards! . 37 Making Money . 148 Eric . 40 I Shall Wear Midnight . 149 Moving Pictures . 43 Unseen Academicals . 149 Reaper Man . 47 Scouting for Trolls . 149 Witches Abroad . 53 Raising Taxes . 149 Small Gods . 58 The Discworld Companion . 149 Lords and Ladies . 65 The Science of Discworld . 150 Men at Arms . 72 The Science of Discworld II: the Globe . 151 Soul Music . 80 The Science of Discworld III: Darwin’s Watch . 151 Interesting Times . 90 The Streets of Ankh-Morpork . 151 Maskerade . 93 The Discworld Mapp . 151 Feet of Clay . 95 A Tourist Guide to Lancre . 151 Hogfather . 103 Death’s Domain . 152 Jingo . 110 4 Other Annotations 153 The Last Continent . 116 Good Omens . 153 Carpe Jugulum . 123 Strata . 160 The Fifth Elephant . -
The Discworld Novels of Terry Pratchett by Stacie L. Hanes
Aspects ofHumanity: The Discworld Novels ofTerry Pratchett by Stacie L. Hanes Submitted in Partial Fulfillment ofthe Requirements for the Degree of Master ofArts in the English Program YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY May, 2004 Aspects ofHumanity: The Discworld Novels ofTerry Pratchett Stacie L. Hanes I hereby release this thesis to the public. I understand this thesis will be made available from the OhioLINK ETD Center and the Maag Library Circulation Desk for public access. I also authorize the University or other individuals to make copies ofthis thesis as needed for scholarly research. Signature: StacieaLL. Hanes, Student Approvals: Date ~ ~ /I /? ,1 ..,-...ff&?7/P;? ?~ ~C~4.~>r ,ClyYL47: Dr. Thomas Copelan ,Committee Member Date 111 Abstract Novelist Terry Pratchett is one ofEngland's most popular living writers; he is recognized, by virtue ofhis Discworld novels, as one ofthe leading satirists working today. Despite this high praise, however, Pratchett receives relatively little critical attention. His work is fantasy and is often marginalized by academics-just like the rest ofthe geme. Pratchett has a tremendous following in England and a smaller but completely devoted fan base in the United States, not to mention enough readers all over the world to justify translation ofhis work into nearly thirty languages; yet, his popularity has not necessarily resulted in the respect that his writing deserves. However, there is considerable support for Pratchett's place in the literary canon, based on his use ofsatire and parody to treat major issues. 1 Aspects of Humanity: The Discworld Novels of Terry Pratchett Introduction Novelist Terry Pratchett is one ofEngland's most popular living writers; he is recognized, by virtue ofhis Discworld novels, as one ofthe leading satirists working today. -
The Witches: a Discworld Game Rulebook
THE WITCHES ‘The Witches’ game draws on some of the characters and situations described in Terry Pratchett’s Discworld® books. In the game you take on the part of a young trainee witch such as Tiffany Aching or Petulia Gristle. You have been dispatched to Lancre to improve your craft, which seems to be a case of learning on the job. Being a witch means solving other peoples’ problems. One day you will be curing a sick pig or fixing a broken leg. On other occasions it will mean fighting back an invasion of elves or dealing with the Wintersmith. It very much depends which day of the week it is. In essence this is an adventure game. As a trainee witch you Players must be careful to not let too many crisis situations move around the board attempting to solve problems which build up, as if they do the game will end quickly, resulting in come in two types, easy ones and hard ones. At first you should everybody losing. stick to attempting to solve easy problems as doing so will ‘The Witches’ is a game for one to four players and should increase the number of cards you hold, making you stronger. take around ninety minutes. Please do not be daunted by the At some point you will be able to take on hard problems. All number of pages of rules in the game. The game itself is not problems are solved in the same way, you roll the dice and see too complicated, but there are a number of situations that may if you reach the required total. -
Fahrenheit 451
FAHRENHEIT 451: A DESCRIPTIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY Amanda Kay Barrett Submitted to the faculty of the University Graduate School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Master of Arts in the Department of English, Indiana University May 2011 Accepted by the Faculty of Indiana University, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts. __________________________________________ Jonathan R. Eller, Ph.D., Chair Master’s Thesis Committee __________________________________________ William F. Touponce, Ph.D. __________________________________________ M. A. Coleman, Ph.D. ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS To my wonderful thesis committee, especially Dr. Jonathan Eller who guided me step by step through the writing and editing of this thesis. To my family and friends for encouraging me and supporting me during the long days of typing, reading and editing. Special thanks to my mother, for being my rock and my role model. To the entire English department at IUPUI – I have enjoyed all these years in your hands and look forward to being a loyal and enthusiastic alumna. iii TABLE OF CONTENTS Narrative Introduction ..........................................................................................................1 Genealogical Table of Contents .........................................................................................17 Fahrenheit 451: A Descriptive Bibliography .....................................................................24 Primary Bibliography.........................................................................................................91