Powering Through Prose: Margaret Atwood, Hag-Seed - Theme of The Power Of Art

The video explores the theme 'The Power of Art' in Margaret Atwood's novel Hag-Seed, focusing on the transformative effects of art on the characters, especially Felix Phillips and his students. It highlights Felix's obsession with Shakespeare's The Tempest and how staging it in a prison setting leads to profound changes in the prisoners. The video also discusses Atwood's use of textual hybridity and intertextuality, showcasing the novel as a postmodern retelling of Shakespeare. Ultimately, Felix finds redemption and releases his grief, demonstrating art's power to heal and transform.

What is the main theme explored in Margaret Atwood's novel Hag-Seed?

• The Power of Art

• The Struggle for Power

• The Complexity of Human Emotions

• The Journey of Redemption

How does Felix Phillips view art in relation to immortality?

• As a form of entertainment

• As a means to wealth

• As a way to gain fame

• As a challenge to death

What impact did Felix's Shakespeare class have on the prisoners?

• It had no significant impact

• It increased their aggression

• It improved their literacy and self-esteem

• It made them more rebellious

Which fairy tale is alluded to in describing the effect of art in prison?

• Rapunzel

• Snow White

• Cinderella

• Sleeping Beauty

What is textual hybridity as used in Hag-Seed?

• The use of only traditional prose

• The blending of different textual forms

• The focus on a single narrative style

• The exclusion of modern elements

How does Atwood's novel engage with Shakespeare's The Tempest?

• By providing a modern retelling

• By ignoring its themes

• By criticizing its characters

• By focusing solely on its plot

What is the outcome of the prisoners' performance of The Tempest?

• It was a triumph

• It was a moderate success

• It was ignored

• It was a failure

What does Felix ultimately realize about his daughter Miranda?

• She needs to be set free

• She wants to remain captive

• She is a fictional character

• She can be brought back to life

What new venture do Leggs and other players embark on after their success?

• A new play about Prospero

• A spin-off musical for Caliban

• A documentary about prison life

• A novel about their experiences

What does the repetition of 'powerful' in Felix's dialogue signify?

• His disappointment

• His amazement

• His confusion

• His indifference