Before you begin your assignment, remember how you
felt when watching, and reading these pieces.
What emotions did you feel? What
specifics generate those emotions? Are
there personal experiences you can compare to those in the literature?
Your final exam requires you to synthesize the final pieces
we have viewed and discussed. These
pieces represent a culmination of all the themes we have addressed this semester. Consider the most comprehensive theme
possible when writing your essay. Your
introduction must include a brief summary of the pieces we are addressing, and
your thesis must be specific as to the focus of your final paper.
BE SURE YOU DO NOT
MERELY WRITE A PLOT SUMMARY.
You can organize this in a variety of ways or combination of
ways. You could dedicate a single
section to each piece and address the requirements in them, or you could
address theme in one section and incorporate how each piece treats the theme.
In your submission,
be sure to address all of the required elements:
THE
MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENT OF YOUR PAPER IS ADDRESSING how these characters and the
pieces’ themes fit Joseph Campbell’s theories and philosophies: the hero?
·
Select at
least TWO CHARACTERS from each film, and explain how he/she
meets the moral objective of the hero.
·
Explain at least two deeds/acts from each film,
and explain how the character began the journey. Were they thrown in, lured, or
did they choose that journey?
·
Identify one deed from each film, and explain
whether that deed/journey was physical or spiritual.
·
Identify one character from each film, and
explain how he/she saved himself/herself.
In addition to the above, in your essay, address the following:
·
Common themes of the pieces
Ways
you have witnessed similar unnecessary acts of kindness
Ways
you have implemented similar helpful acts
Ways
you plan to change the world by starting in your smaller area of exposure
HOW DO
THESE CHARACTERS REFLECT ALL OF US?
We all have flaws, demons, and vices. Consider, for example, Trevor’s
grandmother’s alcoholism. She still
manages to pay it forward, so she does demonstrate some sacrifice and
redeeming value.
Basic Paper
Requirements:
To
effectively deal with the subject matter, your paper should be no fewer
than 2,000 words and will, most likely, be a 2,500 words or more to
adequately address the assignment.
Must
be typed, double spaced.
Include
specific examples from the pieces.
Use an
appropriate header.