today we watched the first episode of the prisoner in drews lesson and we got the chance to observe what modern technology was like in 1964 and what kind of fancy and stylish furniture they had in they're possession. This is an egg shaped chair that was used in "the prisoner". This chair looks modern but it was made in 1958 and its still something that we might still find in someones home.
Patrick Mcgoohan has clearly shown us that in the world of the prisoner its more like a summer resort for old seniors rather then a suffercating prison, you have your own fancy room to stay in rather than being held inside a cell. How ever if you cant learn to enjoy the life in portmeirion then you will end up having giant white bubble come after you. There is a say in the prisoner " a still tongue makes a happy life" which may mean that a happy life can be gained if you stay silent and mind your own buisness.
and that Emran is part of the reason the series can be seen as allegorical, becuase in society in general, dosen't a "still tongue make a happy life?"
ReplyDeleteOne of the themes of the series is society and rebellion. :)