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English 250: Introduction to Fiction |
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English 250: Introduction to Fiction |
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Film
Adaptations
and Other Interpretations
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Choose
Your Own Topic: Although the examples on this page
are film adaptations of Frankenstein, you may choose to write about any of the
works of
fiction we have read during the semester, or a combination of two or
more. You
can look into adaptation, narrative structure, theme, or whatever fits
your interests. Make sure to write a convincing proposal, however,
that will adequately determine the viability of the project.
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| Directions: This
is the page where you will begin your research.
First, read the entire page, including the text file that includes the selected quotes from the novel. Second,
view each
of the video clips by clicking on the links. (If you have
difficulty
viewing these files, you may want to utilize the computer lab on campus
which should give you a faster feed.) Finally, determine which option you will choose:
Remember, whichever option you choose, this is only your first step in the research. You need to determine a thesis and do additional research to complete your project. Here is a link to Writing about Adaptations, a web site with tips that might help in your project. |
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 Electronic Text: Chapters 4 & 5 |
Example #1:
"It's Alive" Please review Chapters 4 and 5 of Frankenstein.
Pay close attention to the
descriptions and the details Mary Shelley gives as to Dr.
Frankenstein's
creation of life.
Then, view each of the clips below. (If you have difficulty viewing these files, you may want to utilize the computer lab on campus which should give you a faster feed.) |
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 Young Frankenstein "Alive" Link |
 Branagh "Alive" Link |
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"Framing the
Narrative" Mary Shelley frames her narrative with letters from
Robert
Walton to his sister, Margaret. Walton's letters provide Shelley
with a realistic vehicle through which to convey her fantastic
tale.
Please review the opening letters as well as the letters that close the
novel. Consider how well Shelley creates verisimilitude with this
narrative device.
Then, view each of the clips below. Consider how a similar technique is used in film. (If you have difficulty viewing these files, you may want to utilize the computer lab on campus which should give you a faster feed.) |
Electronic Text: Preface Last Chapter |
 Bride of Frankenstein Opening Scene |
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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein Opening Scene |
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viewing these
clips should
serve as a start to your research and a way to help you to narrow down
a thesis. Your next step is to determine whether you will prepare
an individual research paper or work as part of a small
group
on a PowerPoint presentation. (Please see the Research
site for an explanation of these choices.)
Then, you will prepare a written Proposal which will outline your project and list your group members, if applicable. You will include a working thesis, rough outline of the main points you would like to cover, and attach a working bibliography of outside sources you intend to investigate. You should plan to spend several hours exploring the multimedia presentation and various outside sources before preparing the proposal. (Each member of a group will prepare a separate proposal explaining that member's particular assigned roles.) |
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Prepared by Lynda Hall
Chapman University, Orange, CA 92866