Film Versus Novel: In 1000-1200 words, compare and contrast Bapsi Sidhwa's Cracking India with Deepa Mehta's film adaptation, 1947 Earth. You can discuss the themes of child narrative, war and conflict, gender and violence, masculinity and violence, and so on
Instructions: Compare and contrast Bapsi Sidhwa's Cracking India with Deepa Mehta's film adaptation, 1947 Earth.
- Through the comparison between the film and the novel, you will be discussing three specific points in order to justify how both the mediums represent the trauma. What are the similarities and differences between the novel and the film? Why does Deepa Mehta make certain decisions to eliminate certain characters and scenes? How is Lenny represented in the novel versus the film? Does Ayah have a voice in the film versus the novel? You can also discuss Ice Candy Man/Dil Navaz's transformation?
- Please make sure you cite specific quotes/para phrase with page numbers as supporting evidence.
- Your thesis should be in the beginning of the essay within the first few paragraphs. You can use "I argue" or "I contend."
- Please make sure you refer to MLA 8th edition book for your in-text quotations. If your quote is longer than 4 lines, it needs to be indented with 1" and needs to be centered. Its size can be size 12 with the page number cited.
- You can discuss the themes of child narrative, war and conflict, gender and violence, masculinity and violence.
- I would recommend picking and choosing one theme. If you choose the theme of child narrator, think about how the novel and film represent Lenny and her relationship with Ayah, the Masseuse, and The Ice Candy Man. The themes are also listed in your lectures.
- In this essay, by choosing one theme, I want you to go more in-depth in your analysis
- If you would like to discuss your paper's idea with me, please email me your thesis argument and outline to get my feedback. Please do not send me rough drafts as I won't have the time to go through all the essays before marking them.
- You can refer to the documentaries/films/short clips we used to class to make your arguments.
- Please make sure you proofread and edit your essay, checking your spelling and grammar.
- I can tell when your essays are rushed and written at last minute. Please make sure you spend ample time on the essay.
Length: 1000-1200 words
Style: Times New Roman, Double-space, Size 12