ENG197 FINAL
TAKE-HOME ESSAY
1. Our last film of the
term is Wendy and Lucy. Create ten really good study questions. Then take one of the study questions
and write a fully-developed response to it. (You don’t need to answer
the others.) Show that you have really
developed into a talented study-question responder. Be intelligent and thoughtful, of course, but
also specific in your use of examples from the film. (200 words)
2. The list of this
term's films was not designed with a particular theme in mind. Ultimately the only thing these films have in
common is the fact that they were made fairly recently, are available on
But if you look more closely, you might come up with certain
patterns in the films that we've seen this term. I'd like you to zero in on one pattern that
links at least three of this term's films.
The pattern might be a theme, a method of storytelling, a type of conflict,
a character type, a plot element, a setting, or something else.
Please discuss this pattern, using examples from the films. Also, in your conclusion see if you can make
any comments about whether or not this pattern tells us anything about contemporary
women filmmakers. (250 words)
3. Of all the films
that we’ve seen this term, which one
was your favorite? Why was it your favorite? What is it about the film
that made it particularly interested for you? Point to a couple of scenes in the film
that stick with you. Convince
me that I should also consider this MY favorite film! (200 words)
Due: Tuesday, June 8
ALSO for Next Week:
--Bring some kind of food or drink for our final evening's
celebratory feast.
--Be prepared to discuss Wendy
and Lucy, as well as the issues raised in this course final.