Introduction of Dark themes and characters in this "Season Finale"Crispin Harris

Tales from the Primary ClassroomCrispin Harris

Lots more eccentricities!Crispin Harris

Location is one of the basic storytelling themesCrispin Harris

One of the main elements of storytellingCrispin Harris

This explains a lotCrispin Harris

A mixture of character, mystery and situationCrispin Harris

One of the main elements in my storyCrispin Harris

One of the big highlights of a 1950s village; the annual carnival.Crispin Harris

Every setting needs a cast of characters. In the case of my Essex village I did not know how rich a tapestry they wereCrispin Harris

A major storytelling theme. A character outside their comfort zone. In this case my mum.Crispin Harris

One of the major influences in my young lifeCrispin Harris

Starting to introduce the characters from my village childhoodCrispin Harris

Continuing one of the strongest storytelling themesCrispin Harris

We all enjoy stories about it and delight in writing about itCrispin Harris

The preparations and journeys heading towards ChristmasCrispin Harris

Such a strong storytelling deviceCrispin Harris

Why changing weather conditions are so much a part of storytellingCrispin Harris

Introducing an amazing characterCrispin Harris

Investigating the Mystery of the NotebookCrispin Harris

The tales my father told me about the WarCrispin Harris

Introducing my Father and hopefully some questions answeredCrispin Harris

The investigation beginsCrispin Harris

What would you do if you could not prove your identity?Crispin Harris

Why do people not share the stories of their lives? The silent generation of World War 2Crispin Harris

The details of observation. What we notice and what sticks. More eccentricities.Crispin Harris

The complex elements of the commedia archetypesCrispin Harris

Continuing the exploration of commedia characters and their failures. Why are they funny? Their importance in the development of comedy.Crispin Harris

Why do we laugh at someone's failure? Examples from the character of The CaptainCrispin Harris

What is it and why is it so important in storytellingCrispin Harris

The eccentricities that make both a character and their story memorable and real.Crispin Harris

An unusual type of Odyssey? What is its Religious Iconography?Crispin Harris

Why are the Harry Potter stories so successful? is it a Morality Tale? The importance of the School Story?Crispin Harris

What is a Morality Tale? Its origins in Mediaeval texts and its influence in Pantomime.Crispin Harris

An example where the author themselves tells you the hero is a Type of Christ. Why the Chronicles of Narnia are so important.Crispin Harris

The themes and iconography of The Lord of the Rings. A story of Good versus Evil. The reasons why it is such a powerful story.Crispin Harris

Is Superman a Type of Christ? What makes him different from other Superheroes? The Power of his story.Crispin Harris

Continuing the stories in the Old Testament that foretell the coming of Christ we look at the mediaeval telling of Noah and Abraham and IssacCrispin Harris

The Forerunners of Christ are those stories in the Old Testament that prophesy the story of Christ. In this episode we look at Adam and Eve and the story of Paradise LostCrispin Harris

What do we mean by 'A type of Christ?" The connection between the Roman Catholic year and the Pagan Year? the symbols of paganism imported into the Christian year. the mediaeval festival of Corpus Christi.Crispin Harris

Why might the writers of the Gospels want to write their most important story in the style of an Odyssey? The importance of the Hero, the Villain, the Journey and the "Crew".Parallels between the stories and major differences.Crispin Harris

Images have a meaning other than their literal one. They can form the basis of clues in a story; a kind of Treasure Hunt as in the novels of Dan Brown. The more layered the deeper the meaning.Crispin Harris

The Hero's journey can be both physical and emotional. It has a goal. The difference between a real Odyssey and a symbolic one. The importance of the Crew. Start trek and The Wizard of OzCrispin Harris

What is the role of Penelope in the Odyssey? Why has she been so important in storytelling throughout the ages? Modern versions of The Odyssey.Crispin Harris

The idea in Storytelling of "The Other". Who is the Monster in a story and what makes them one. The importance in storytelling of Giants. How The Hero uses the villain's weakness against him.Crispin Harris

Odysseus is spolen to in dreams. Athena gives him the plan for the Wooden Horse of Troy. Why Poseidon is so against him and what are the consequences. The Hero in an Odyssey and his decision making. The sirensCrispin Harris

There is Dramatic Irony in the aftermath of the story of Oedipus. The decision of Antigone as to what should happen next. Balancing your conscience with the consequences of your actions.Crispin Harris

A situation where the hero does not have all the information. Because the information has been withheld the hero doesn't know what he should have done. In the case of Oedipus, his parents are given a terrible prophecy about him but decide to put the onus of his fate back to the Gods. A series of unfortunate eventsleads the hero to a terrible and ev…

Why start with this thread of Storytelling. Continuing with the story of Agamemnon. What is happening back in Greece? The dramatic events when he comes home. The revenge of his son Orestes.Crispin Harris

The importance and the power of Love to Greek storytelling. Continuing the story of Troy and the fight between Wisdom and Love. Agamemnon as an example of a hero who knows what he should do but does not do it.Crispin Harris