Monday, November 21, 2016

"The First Rule of Fight Club Is..." (Homework Assignment: 11/21/16)


Today, you are going to see some scenes from the film "Fight Club".
Take note of the similarities between this story and Kafka's "The Metamorphosis".
Take note of the things that are also present in "The Green Mile".

Are the characters in the film as you picture them from the excerpt you read?
Today, the film clips will start showing you how Kafka's ideas morph into something bizarre and ultra-modern.

No matter how far we come, people are still dealing with the same frustrations.
That is worth further consideration.

The following prompt is to be answered in Googledocs. It is to be submitted on 11/23/16.
Make sure your piece is thorough and your answer is well-formed.

After viewing the clips, think about the characters and how they deal with reality and adversity.

Which character would prevail in our society: Tyler or The Narrator? Why? Present your choice in a logical and clear thesis with some evidence from the film. This requires you to pay carefully attention in class and participate in the discussion that follows. Remember to use our society as the context and not the society in the film.