During the reading week we were given a selection of books and texts to read and interpret as part of our course.
I chose the book The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov, which is based upon the story of the Devil's visit to Russia and all who meet him end up insane or dead. I specifically chose to look at the chapter "Black Magic Revealed" in which the devil (who is disguised as a theatrical artist), puts on a performance at the Moscow theatre with help of his cohorts.
I was interested by this part of the book as it invoked a lot of imagary for me, particulary as the devil comes across as almost upset that the citzens of moscow are so corrupt, rather than pleased.
("they love money but that has always been so, sometimes, mercy knocks at their hearts.")
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