- Choose your favorite film/story that we have covered in this course. Your selection can be from any genre or time period, as long as it is relevant to the themes and topics discussed throughout the term.
story of choice is the tell tale heart by Edgar allen poe
In a well-structured work, address the following points:
- Introduction:
- Introduce the chosen film or story and briefly explain why it is your favorite. Provide some background information on the work and its significance within the context of the course. Be sure to include your thesis statement.
- Plot Summary:
- Provide a concise summary of the plot, focusing on key events and characters. Highlight any themes or motifs that are central to the narrative.
- Analysis of Themes:
- Identify and discuss the major themes explored in the film or story. How do these themes resonate with the concepts and ideas covered in the course? Provide specific examples from the work to support your analysis.
- Character Analysis:
- Analyze the development of at least one central character in the film or story. How do they evolve throughout the narrative, and what does their journey reveal about the themes or messages of the work?
- Contextualization:
- Situate the film or story within its historical, cultural, or social context. How does the setting or time period in which the work was produced influence its themes and meaning? Consider any relevant historical events or cultural movements that may have shaped the work.
- Critical Reception:
- Discuss how the film or story has been received by critics and audiences. What are some common interpretations or analyses of the work, and how do these perspectives align with or challenge your own interpretation?
- Conclusion:
- Summarize your analysis and reflect on the significance of the chosen film or story within the context of the course. Why do you believe this work stands out to you personally, and how has studying it enriched your understanding of the themes and concepts discussed in class?
- Formatting Guidelines:
- Your work should be 1,000 words in length, typed and double-spaced, using a standard 12-point font, Times New Roman.
- Include a title page with your name, the course title, my name (Professor Florestal), and the date.
- Use MLA or APA style for citations and references.
- Evaluation Criteria:
Your work will be evaluated based on the following criteria: - Depth of analysis and critical engagement with the chosen film or story.
- Clarity and coherence of argumentation and organization.
- Integration of course concepts, theories, and examples to support your analysis.
- Originality of insights and interpretations.
- Adherence to formatting and citation guidelines.
