{"id":2032,"date":"2024-01-07T21:07:43","date_gmt":"2024-01-07T21:07:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/build-an-analytic-argument-on-the-frankenstein-1931-film-adaptation-of-mary-shelleys-romantic-gothic-fiction-frankenstein\/"},"modified":"2024-01-07T21:07:43","modified_gmt":"2024-01-07T21:07:43","slug":"build-an-analytic-argument-on-the-frankenstein-1931-film-adaptation-of-mary-shelleys-romantic-gothic-fiction-frankenstein","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/build-an-analytic-argument-on-the-frankenstein-1931-film-adaptation-of-mary-shelleys-romantic-gothic-fiction-frankenstein\/","title":{"rendered":"Build an analytic argument on the Frankenstein 1931 film adaptation of Mary Shelley&#8217;s Romantic gothic fiction Frankenstein"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Use MHRA style guide<br \/>Plan:<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Intro\n<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Intro to the Adaptation +<br \/>\n     novel &#8211; highlight their significance in lit + cinema, emphasizing their<br \/>\n     portrayal of Gothic elements =&gt; Introduce the original critical<br \/>\n     argument early on <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Overview of Gothic Aesthetics<br \/>\n     in Lit &amp; film &#8211; Define Gothic Romantic fiction &#8211; outlining its key<br \/>\n     characteristics in lit, including elements of terror\/horror, gothic<br \/>\n     aesthetics\/atmosphere\/eerie settings, the sublime?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Body\n<\/p>\n<ol style=\"margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Examination of Gothic<br \/>\n     Aesthetics in the novel <\/span><\/li>\n<ol style=\"margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">explore how<br \/>\n      Shelley&#8217;s use of descriptive lang, settings, imagery to create a Gothic<br \/>\n      atmosphere &#8211; &#8216;novel&#8217;s emphasis on the natural world, its vivid portrayal<br \/>\n      of the icy tundra, Gothic symbolism surrounding the moon contribute<br \/>\n      significantly to its Gothic ambiance&#8217; &gt; elaborate on the improtance of<br \/>\n      Shelley&#8217;s use of light\/moonlight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Discuss specific examples<br \/>\n      from the novel that exemplify Gothic elements, emphasizing their impact<br \/>\n      on the reader&#8217;s experience<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 1.125in; font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol style=\"margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Comparison of Gothic<br \/>\n     aesthetics betw novel + film <\/span><\/li>\n<ol style=\"margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Contrast<br \/>\n      portrayal of Gothic elements in the novel w their representation in the<br \/>\n      adaptation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Analyze how cinematic<br \/>\n      techniques such as lighting, set design, character portrayals, mise en<br \/>\n      scene, differ from Shelley&#8217;s written descriptions (yet treat the film as<br \/>\n      a piece of art) -&gt; &#8216;The film employs cinematic techniques such as<br \/>\n      lighting, set design, character portrayals to create a Gothic ambiance.<br \/>\n      However, the constraints and visual interpretations inherence in<br \/>\n      filmmaking lead to deviations from Shelley&#8217;s detailed descriptions,<br \/>\n      altering the overall Gothic atmosphere&#8217; -&gt; focus on what the film can<br \/>\n      do well\/better\/differently as well as where it differs <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 1.125in; font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol style=\"margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Atmosphere creation in both <\/span><\/li>\n<ol style=\"margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Discuss how both<br \/>\n      generate an atmosphere of terror\/horror, unease through their respective<br \/>\n      use of Gothic elements &#8211; i.e &#8211; moon = symbolic of..? Push analysis and<br \/>\n      explain the effect\/impact of the symbolism, -&gt; do film and novel use<br \/>\n      different combinations of terror and horror\/use terror and horror<br \/>\n      differenly? If so, what are the effects of these choices and changes?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Highlight similarities +<br \/>\n      differences in the emotional impact on the audience\/reader<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp; <\/span>-&gt; &#8216;Shelley&#8217;s written descriptions,<br \/>\n      meticulously crafted, iactivate readers&#8217; imaginations, whereas Whale&#8217;s<br \/>\n      adaptation, through its visual and auditory elements, evokes similar<br \/>\n      emotions (elaborate on which emotions), albeit through a different<br \/>\n      medium. &#8211; refer to some instances<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol style=\"margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Adherence + deviation from<br \/>\n     gothic conventions<\/span><\/li>\n<ol style=\"margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Evaluate how<br \/>\n      closely both works adhere to traditional gothic conventions <\/span><\/li>\n<ol style=\"margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Shelley &#8211;<br \/>\n       detailed descriptions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Whales &#8211; deviates to suit<br \/>\n       the visual medium of the film, expanding + sometimes altering Gothic<br \/>\n       elements to fit the constraints + cinematic standards. This deviation,<br \/>\n       while necessary for filmic storytelling, alters the nuances of the<br \/>\n       Gothic ambiance portrayed in the novel <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Analyze instances where the<br \/>\n      adaptation deviates or expands upon the Gothic elements present in the og<br \/>\n      novel <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 1.125in; font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol style=\"margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Counterarguments +<br \/>\n     limitations <\/span><\/li>\n<ol style=\"margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Address potential<br \/>\n      counterarguments, such as differences in mediums (lit vs film) impacting<br \/>\n      the portrayal of Gothic aesthetics, &amp; the adaptation&#8217;s need to<br \/>\n      conform to cinematic standards<\/span><\/li>\n<ol style=\"margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Novel &#8211; affords<br \/>\n       detailed descriptions &amp; internal monologues <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Film &#8211; relies on visual<br \/>\n       cues, actor performances, influencing the portrayal of Gothic elements <\/span><\/li>\n<ol style=\"margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Cinematic<br \/>\n        constraints might necessitate alterations that deviate from the og<br \/>\n        source material =&gt; elaborate on HOW gothic aesthetics are<br \/>\n        differently developed in these different mediums -&gt; think of the<br \/>\n        film as &#8216;deviating from the novel&#8217; <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Conclusion\n<\/p>\n<ol style=\"margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Summary of comparative<br \/>\n     analysis <\/span><\/li>\n<ol style=\"margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Recap the main<br \/>\n      points regarding similarities + differences in &#8211; use of Gothic aesthetics<br \/>\n      + atmosphere betw novel &amp; adaptation <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Reflection on significance +<br \/>\n     impact <\/span><\/li>\n<ol style=\"margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Discuss<br \/>\n      significance of these differences + similarities in enhancing portrayal<br \/>\n      of Romantic Gothic fiction in both mediums <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Closing statement <\/span><\/li>\n<ol style=\"margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">End w a<br \/>\n      reflection on the enduring legacy + effectiveness of Gothic elements in<br \/>\n      shaping perception + impact on both novel + movie<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Use MHRA style guidePlan: Intro Intro to the Adaptation + novel &#8211; highlight their significance in lit + cinema, emphasizing their portrayal of Gothic elements =&gt; Introduce the original critical argument early on Overview of Gothic Aesthetics in Lit &amp; film &#8211; Define Gothic Romantic fiction &#8211; outlining its key characteristics in lit, including elements [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"disciplines":[14],"paper_types":[],"tagged":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/questions\/2032"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/questions"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/questions"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2032"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/questions\/2032\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2032"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"disciplines","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/disciplines?post=2032"},{"taxonomy":"paper_types","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/paper_types?post=2032"},{"taxonomy":"tagged","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tagged?post=2032"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}