Comparative essay that argumentatively and critically analyzes Gina Prince-Bythewood’s 2014 film Beyond the Lights.
ESSAY PROMPT
Write a 1,000-1,200 word comparative essay that argumentatively and critically analyzes Gina Prince-Bythewood’s 2014 film Beyond the Lights; and then compares/contrasts the film’s themes and elements with any two of the following pieces: • Daphne du Maurier’s “The Birds” • Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds • Donna Tartt’s The Goldfinch
Directions It is imperative that you incorporate and employ as many of the literary terms learned in class as possible — you are required to include, and correctly use, proper literary terminology from class lectures in your essay. As well, make certain to follow the writing methods, approaches, and guidelines established in class, including making certain to discuss not only what the story is; but more so, what the story is “about.”
Notes Note #1: Remember to keep your essay focused on the specific works being asked about. Note #2: Remember, if/when appropriate, it is acceptable to include supportive thoughts pertaining to additional works examined in class, such as excerpts, stories, music, images, etc., and thoughts expressed in our theoretical discussions. Additional works that may be used for supportive points in this assignment include: Nina Simon’s “Blackbird” John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s “Blackbird” (performed by The Beatles) Maya Angelou’s “Caged Bird” Joy Harjo’s “Bird”; “Eagle Poem”; “Trickster”