2. Montreal -- in Historical and Administrative PerspectivesHistoricalAdministrative The Battle of Quebec 1756-1763

3. Historical Perspectives Two solitudes and St. Laurence Blvd. the Quebec separatist movement Cultural Activities The Canvas of Time

4. Three major buildings: Churches, skyscrapers and triplexes or duplexes with steep stairways. Montreal ’ s City map and cityscapes

5. Two solitudes and St. Laurence Blvd. Two Solitudes by Hugh MacLennan 1945 (e.g. Views from the Typewriter) The French live in the east, the English, in the west, and the Portuguese, Italians, Greeks, Chinese, and Blacks in between. (ref. Between the Solitudes — 3,4) Catholic church: major influence in politics until Quiet Revolution in 1960 ’ s.

6. the Quebec separatist movement 一九六○年：魁北克省政府進行「無聲革命」 (Quiet Revolution) ，接管許多教育及社會政策， 結束天主教會掌控局面。 一九六七年：法國總統戴高樂在蒙特婁演說，高 呼「魁北克自由萬歲」 (vivre le Quebec libre) ， 成為魁省獨派人士的精神口號。 一九六八年：魁北克黨成立，以爭取魁北克脫 離加拿大而獨立為職志。 一九七○年：爆發「十月危機」 (October Crisis) ， 「魁北克解放陣線」 (FLQ) 策動 一連串恐怖事件，出身魁北克的杜魯道 (Trudeau) 總理派軍鎮壓，數百名同情民族主義人士被捕。 一八四○年： 境內百分之 六十為法語 人口，但加 拿大聯邦以 英語為唯一 官方語言。 1969 -- Two official languages e.g. Black Sheep: Denys Arcand 7)

7. Two referendums 一九八 ○ 年：勒維克提出「主權聯繫」 計畫，主張魁北克為獨立國家， 但仍與 加拿大維持密切關係，魁北克針對此計 畫舉行公投 (referendum) ，反對者以百 分之五十九得票率獲勝。 Themes of loss of passion and masculinity. 一九九五 （ e.g. Referendum/Take 2 8)

8. Montreal: Distinct Cultures Outgoing and friendly: summer of festivals(fêtes), outdoor caf é. “ Montreal is a city that loves the summertime, yet also makes the most of winter. It is a city whose people enjoy participating in community events, are not afraid to try something new, and have a deep attachment to their Quebecois cultural heritage ” (Sobol 85) Really open?

9. Montreal: Distinct Cultures film and theatre tradition: 1. long theatrical tradition and experimentation (at least 10 major theatres now); e.g. cirque du soleil, Robert Lepage 9 - 11 2. documentary (direct cinema or cin é ma verit é ) or docudrama. 3. Eat, party and talk a lot. “ le gang ”

10. “ The Canvas of Time ” from Montreal vu par (1991), made for the 350 anniversary of Montreal. 1832, Jacque Viger the first mayor. The years covered in the film: 1850, 1880, 1912, 1940, 1967, 1992 Why are these moments significant to Montreal? Why is Viger important? What does he symbolize? How is Viger looked at in different periods?

11. “ The Canvas of Time ” : Viger Viger ’ s contribution: Respect Truth: “ Nothing is more important than truth. ” sanitation, census, history called “ the first mayor, ” “ a nun with mustache, ” taken for one ’ s lover, father to be thrown out, geezer

12. “ The Canvas of Time ” : Setting Pay attention to usage of the stage, and, as its backdrop, the painting, documentaries, historic photos, fire, firework as well as real humans. What do they mean? Painting: A cherished portrait, can come alive, watch the census-taker, paint the sister, being thrown out, the painter ’ s “ canvas ” (while Viger appears as an actor in the studio.)

13. “ The Canvas of Time ” : Themes What are the implications of "Nothing is more beautiful than truth"? What is turned to nothingness? -- administrator ’ s efforts in keeping the order; -- history.

14. Administrative perspective: "The Street That Got Mislaid" 1.How does Marc look at his filing job at City Hall? Why is he so proud of it while others may look at him as a "lowly clerk"? 2.Why is the misplaced file a "dynamite" for Marc (pp. 66-67)? And later on when he visit the Green Bottle street, why is it considered by him a "grenade" (p. 69)? 3.What are the symbolic meanings of the Green Bottle street?

15. Administrative perspective: "The Street That Got Mislaid" Is it possible for the story to happen in real life? (What makes up a self-sufficient community?) Is it possible for a missing person to remain incognito for all of his/her life? identity checks: customs/immigration office, tax bureau, credit card, bank account, postal service, driver ’ s license, ID cards, social security/insurance card, electricity, water and medical services, etc.