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The essay needs to be 850-1250 words and follow this EXACT outline. You will need to read the original story and watch the film and compare the two. You need to discuss what is different and what stayed the same. Also, include how the author used the following devices: characters, setting, and dialogue to convey the theme of choices. (The discussion the couple is having is deciding whether or not to have an abortion) Also, use in text citations throughout the essay.

Below are the attachments for the film and original story.

FOLLOW THIS OUTLINE EXACTLY

I. Intro- summarize the story

Thesis- answer the question: To what extent does the filmmaker stay true to the original theme(s) and how?

II. Device 1: characters

How do the characters in the film compare to the characters in the original piece? What changes were made? Why? How does this impact the theme? Use evidence from both the original story and the film.

III. Device 2: Setting

How does the setting of the film compare to the characters in the original piece? What changes were made? Why? How does this impact the theme? Use evidence from both the original story and the film.

IV. Device 3: Dialogue

How does the dialogue of film (also include tone) impact the theme? Use evidence from both the original story and the film.

V. Conclusion- This should be an extension of your introduction, and should shed new light on your thesis statement.

FILM

http://www.itc.csmd.edu/lan/richs/eng2140/MenAndWomen.wmv

ORIGINAL STORY

http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/fms/Colleges/College%20of%20Humanities%20and%20Social%20Sciences/EMS/Readings/139.105/Additional/Hills%20Like%20White%20Elephants%20-%20Ernest%20Hemingway.pdf