english_midterm.docx
“The Minority Report” Short Story by Philip K. Dick vs. The Minority Report Film adaption directed by Steven Spielberg
Write an essay (600-700 words) comparing/contrasting the short story to the film adaption explaining which one is more engaging and why?
Guidelines:
• Present a clear and arguable thesis in the introduction.
• Organize effectively. Use appropriate transitions such as, In contrast/ However/ Like/ similarly/ both/ unlike, etc.
• Use enough evidence to convince your reader to understand your interpretation of the two works as you do.
• End your essay so that your reader feels he/she has gained new insight or understanding of the short story and/or film.
• Include at least three literary terms in addition to terms such as, protagonist and antagonist, in your essay.
• Use at least five of the following words/phrases: corruption, vulnerable, dilemma, struggle, deified, dread, framed, flawed, to come to the realization, in charge of, mutants, agent, military coup, validity, exile, apprehending, detaining, and babbling
• Cite your evidence.
• Proofread carefully.
The film address: http://megashare.sc/watch-minority-report-online-TWpFeQ