Friday, 4 April, 2014

FILMS ARE NEVER BETTER THAN BOOKS. DO YOU AGREE ?

Essay Outline for JC2 General Paper Revision 2014

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STEP 1 : INTERPRET
Never absolute word; cannot agree

with this categorically Films driven by audio-visual representations Books driven by language Better comparison word for whom (kinds of audience) ? for what purpose ?

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STEP 2 : CRAFT POINTS STEP 3 : ADD SUPPORT STEP 4 : ORDER

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INFLUENCE ON THINKING
FILMS BOOKS

(1) Can be thought

provoking BUT (2) Director imposes his interpretation Great for propaganda films Resorting to sensationalism to make $$$ dumbing down audience

(3)
Reader has more control

over interpretation Imagination Deeper morality Reading itself is an activity that is not bound by space & time encourages reflection

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DOING JUSTICE TO THE STORY

FILMS BOOKS

(1) Use of technology to re-

create scenes very impressive BUT (2) Superficial or oversimplification of selected parts due to time or budget constraints

(3)
Character development

no pressure to oversimplify, and produce onedimensional characters Fleshing out of issues or sub-plots

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LEARNING
FILMS BOOKS

(1) Sparks interest & can

(3)
Depth the writing can go

help build general knowledge quickly BUT (2) Cannot afford to be detailed

on for chapters or volumes on a particular topic Revised editions as new perspectives are formed (less costly to get this done than making a new film on the issue) For language learning

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APPEAL / ENJOYMENT depends on what kind of escapism /relaxation a person prefers

FILMS
New generations of viewers

BOOKS

who want to escape want hightech entertainment & immediacy We can argue that there are independent or indie films made for niche groups, but generally, films are made for mass market, and universal appeal (themes, characters, plot) Transcend language barriers No need to even be literate to enjoy The stars in the film are a major draw

For those who value

imagination & find this kind of immersive experience for fulfilling For those who find beauty in the intricacies of language

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As a group activity, both have strengths and one need not be better than the other.
FILMS BOOKS

Form of leisure group

Book clubs to discuss

activity in modern societies Lets watch a movie together (NOT lets read a book together) Talking about the film, and the common experience of watching it

books Reading a book close activity parent to child for bonding Recitation & learning of religious texts, for personal spirituality and spiritual brotherhood

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STEP 5 : Thesis Statement

Despite some strengths that both

films and books have, I think that books are better in several significant ways.