Write an essay on: Irving’s ;Rip Van Winkle; demonstrating understanding of the work as literature.

You will write an essay on the following: Irving’s "Rip Van Winkle." You are asked to examine how a literary work expresses the culture of the time that it was written. At the same time, you must demonstrate an understanding of the work as literature. For example, you might tell about how a story’s setting symbolizes a struggle to define […]

What differences are there between what Irving intended in his book and what he ends up with in the film (“Cider House Rules”)? Cite at least two examples where the book and film differ significantly.

Boggs, J. M. & Petric, D. W. (2008). The art of watching films. (7th ed). New York: McGraw- Hill. ISBN: 0073535079. Irving, J. (2000). My movie business. New York: Random House. ISBN: 0345441303. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Purpose….. To understand the experiences a writer goes through producing a screenplay. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Action Items …… 1- Read the book My Movie Business. ……… 2- Consider […]