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Unit 4: FILM Deconstructed Paragraph

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Choose a literary element and/or Criticism discussed in class and apply it to the film Big Fish. Write one paragraph (approximately 6 sentences) explaining how the literary element or criticism can be applied to the film. This is similar to what you have done in you past three papers on a smaller scale. Make sure you include a topic sentence/ thesis statement, paraphrase, summary, or quote from the film that displays the element, several sentences of analysis, and a concluding sentence. Make sure to cite all paraphrases, summaries, and quotes.

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Literary Elements:

1. Plot: External- Character vs. Character, Character vs. Society, and Character vs. Nature

1. Plot: Internal- Character vs. Physical Self and Character vs. Mental Self

1. Character

1. Point of View: Narrator

1. Imagery

1. Setting

1. Symbolism

1. Theme

Literary Criticism:

1. Marxist Criticism

1. Feminist and Gender Criticism

1. Queer Theory

1. Postcolonial Criticism

1. Psychological Theories

1. Cultural Studies

1. Historicism or New Historicism

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Information needed for the Works Cited entry for the Film

Throughout the paragraph, remember to cite the (likely paraphrased) passages from the movie, as well as cite quotes/paraphrases from the other piece of literature. End with a Works Cited page.

Use the MLA template (included on the next page) to cite the DVD version of the movie. Here is the information you will need to create an MLA-formatted Works Cited Entry for this DVD:

Title: Big Fish [notice the italics!]

Director: Tim Burton

Performers: Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange

DVD Distributor: Sony

Release Date: 2003

Work(s) Cited Template: MLA 8th Edition

Author.
Title of Source.
Container 1
Title,
Other Contributors,
Version,
Number,
Publisher,
Publication Date,
Location.
Container 2
Title,
Other Contributors,
Version,
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Publisher,
Publication Date,
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Work Cited Entry:

Organization

1. In the topic sentence/ thesis name the film in italics, the director, and provide meaningful insight about the film. 5 Points______

DO NOT provide a vague general statement : This paragraph will show symbolism found in the film.

DO provide a detailed one-sentence thesis statement The woman in the pond in Tim Burton’s Big Fish is a representation of loss of innocence for the main character, Edward Bloom

2. Provide a paraphrase, summary, or quote from the film that relates back to the topic sentence/ thesis statement. 5 Points_______

Example: In the movie, Edward Bloom sees a naked woman in the pond. As he watches her bathe, a snake begins to swim towards her, and Edward fights the snake to save her. He is later told that the woman in the pond is his big fish (Burton).

3. Through several sentences, analyze the textual evidence. 5 Points _______

Example: At this point of the movie Edward is still a young man. The fact that he is watching the naked woman bathe in the pond shows awareness of his newfound independence. His need to save the woman, show the type of man he is becoming: fearless and brave. The serpent itself represents sin, while the woman is a representation of his innocence. Because he conquers his sin, he is able to maintain his morality as he enters manhood.

4. Concluding sentence. 5 points_______

Restate thesis/ topic sentence using different words.

5. The last page should be the Work Cited page for the film. 5 Points________