Comparing Text to Film

Books and computers on your desks! 

The Plan:

1. Read.
2. I've sent you a new document. It's called "Poe/Laughton Comparison" and should have your name in it. This is where you will write your comparative analysis paper.
3. You DO NOT need to make a copy. This copy is yours (just like the English Journal).
4. If you did not get yours, I need to know immediately. I can fix that.
5. Take a look at the document, read the prompt, and then we will work on writing the first paragraph together.
6. Mood Paragraph Tutorial Video

Writing Task:

Consider the short story “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe and the movie The Night of The Hunter (1955) directed by Charles Laughton. What techniques do the author and director use to create the theme and mood?

Write a comparison/contrast essay discussing the similarities and differences between these two works. Keep in mind how the author and filmmaker use various literary and cinematic techniques to create mood, theme, and irony.

Collected Evidence:

Examples of Theme Mood and Irony in Cask of Amontillado

Examples of Theme Mood and Irony in Night of the Hunter

Reminders:

• The last 30 minutes of Night of the Hunter will be shown in Mrs. Roberts room at lunch today (room 864)
• If you are absent, you need to carefully read the blog post for the day you missed. You are responsible for making up any work. If you were absent yesterday, you'll need to fill out the form linked in yesterday's post.