3.4.3.2 - Setting and Contextual Shifts
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Define contextual shifts in literature.
💡 Hint: Consider how a book might change when moved to another culture.
What does cultural resonance mean?
💡 Hint: Think about how different cultures may interpret similar themes.
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What are contextual shifts?
💡 Hint: Think about how a story can change when moved to another culture.
Is intertextuality important in narrative adaptation?
💡 Hint: Consider how adaptations might reflect or comment on their sources.
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Analyze the differences in plot structure when 'The Great Gatsby' is adapted from the 1920s setting to a futuristic dystopian society.
💡 Hint: Think about how the values of the new setting influence character arcs.
Discuss the role of intertextuality in the modern adaptation of classic literature. Provide specific examples.
💡 Hint: Refer back to adaptations you've seen and consider what they add or critique.
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