and all that would encompass such a life. Taking place in 1920’s New York City‚ narrator Nick Carraway tells the tale of Jay Gatsby’s life‚ as Nick had witnessed it first hand. Millionaire Jay Gatsby lived in a Gothic mansion in West Egg (the island in which new money resides). He is famous for the lavish parties he throws every Saturday night‚ but mysteriously‚ no one knows where he comes from‚ what he does‚ or how he made his fortune. Nick serves the
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Potter: Book vs. Movie With all the new movies based on books or comics that are out‚ people wonder why Hollywood keeps doing it. Some say they’re greedy people‚ just doing it for the money‚ and others say that it helps bring the book to life. But I say‚ why ruin a good book‚ like Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone‚ with bad lighting and adequate actors? I say that we don’t have to because the comparison between the two forms of entertainment is a landslide victory for the book. You may
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Comparison of the hunger games book and the movie (Highlights) The hunger games Written by Suzanne Collins Summary: In a dystopian future‚ the totalitarian nation of Panem is divided between 12 districts and the Capitol. Each year two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games. Part entertainment‚ part brutal retribution for a past rebellion‚ the televised games is broadcast throughout Panem. The 24 participants are forced to eliminate
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moved west towards California‚ during the time of the Great Depression through his book. Steinbeck’s novel became so popular that the movie‚ consisting of the same name as the book‚ directed by John Ford was even made after it. Like every novel and that was made into a film‚ it will have its similarities and differences. Audiences will have their own opinion on which of the two versions is better. However the book will stand on top in how it gives the audience more opportunities‚ it has an extended
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graphic novel‚ Persepolis‚ is an autobiography about her life during the Iranian Revolution and war. The film version of Persepolis is quite similar‚ however‚ the intention of the film is slightly different than the book. The book has many detailed panels that tell more of a dramatic story of Marjane’s life‚ while the film is less dramatic and detailed. The graphic narrative Persepolis uses black and white comics to tell the story of Marjane’s life. The drawings in the pictures are cartoons‚ however
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The Great Gatsby Comparison Paper The similarities and the differences between the book The Great Gatsby and the movie G are many in both accounts. The book The Great Gatsby was written and set in the 1920’s with all caucasion characters‚ and the proper talk and everyday life of the 20’s. The movie G is much different in this aspect because the writter’s and the director of the film decided to modernize the story and make it more catered to the new african america lifestyle
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Differences of the book and the movie THE HUNGER GAMES In the novel‚ Katniss receives mokingjay Undersee Madge‚ the mayor’s daughter. In the film‚ as she sells what hunt‚ see the mockingjay and takes it to Prim‚ who returns after harvest. Madge never seen in the film. In the novel‚ Prim has blue eyes‚ like Peeta. In the film both have brown eyes. In the book Katniss is short for being malnourished‚ whereas in the movie she is a bit high. In the book‚ Katniss is visited by Peeta’s father after her
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In the book and movie of To Kill a Mockingbird‚ the lesson of keeping one’s head held high is experienced differently. The lesson is openly stated in both the novel and the movie. Atticus says to Scout after a fight with Cecil Jacobs to‚ “just hold your head high and keep those fists down” (Lee 76). Scout had fought Cecil because she believed Atticus would want her to stand up for him. Yet‚ Atticus tells her the opposite and wishes she would let all the rude talk go rather than fighting those who
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privilege. A team is a group of people who can work together‚ who utilizes each person’s strengths and works on each person’s weaknesses. Such unity and hard work leads to victory‚ without it a team will not prosper and break under pressure. The movie Miracle and the book Bleachers by John Grisham‚ are similar in ways‚ but‚ are more different in the most vital aspects: team chemistry‚ coaching technique‚ and success. Miracle depicts the true story of the 1980 United States Men’s Hockey team and their journey
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story in order to make it more clear for those viewers who had not yet read the book. Baz Luhrmann accurately portrayed the characters of the novel in his film by emphasizing their hopes along with their flaws. However‚ there were many plot discrepancies in the movie due to Luhrmann’s need to make the movie more appealing to moviegoers. Character representation was an important aspect of both the novel and the movie. Since they
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