Historical Perspective and Position on the Issues and Events in the Great Gatsby
Film Topic Choose:
THE GREAT GATSBY
CINDERELLA MAN
PEARL HARBOR
THIRTEEN DAYS
SELMA
BORN ON THE 4TH OF JULY
HIDDEN FIGURES
ZERO DARK THIRTY
Choose one of the film assignments from this semester that you liked the most. Develop a HISTORICAL perspective and position regarding the issues and events presented in the film. Explain how Hollywood dealt with the historical accuracy or inaccuracies of the story, and could you perceive why those artistic liberties were taken. Did the liberties taken better present the issues or did they cloud them just for the sake of story-telling flow? I am asking you to analyze the historical voracity of the work, and I want you to tell me does it hurt the perspective or help present the perspective of the era?
Your paper must be at least 1500 words but no more than 1800 words.
Paper Formatting
All papers should be double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman, and have 1-inch margins.
You must have a title page, which includes TITLE, AUTHOR, DATE, OUR CLASS & PROF.
Excluding the title page, each page should have the course number and your last name in the upper left-hand corner. You will have a page number on every page except the title page in the bottom center of the page.
You must have a header that is on every page except the title page it should have the course number and your name. Example: ICSS 315/YOUR NAME.
Indent every paragraph and remember a paragraph is at least 3 sentences long.
You must cite your sources in Chicago Manual Style. See examples at the following site: https://www(dot)chicagomanualofstyle(dot)org/home.html
Paper Guidelines
A)A formal history paper must have a strong introduction and clear thesis. Your introduction must concisely and clearly explain what your paper is about. The thesis is the stated central argument around which your paper is based. The goal of the paper will be to convince the reader of the truth of your argument, so it is absolutely necessary that the reader knows what that argument is.
B)A historical paper must provide clear analysis of its evidence, revealing and explaining to the reader the information that proves its point(s). Once you have decided on an argument or position, you must then go about proving it. You cannot merely tell the reader that what you argue is true; you must show your reader what you argue is true. Make sure that every assertion is backed by evidence. Leave out material that does not matter with regards to your thesis. Use judiciously selected quotes from your source(s) to show exactly why you are arguing your points.
C)An essay should be logical in its organization at every level. Make sure that sentences make sense and contribute to the overall argument of the paper. Make sure that adjacent sentences relate to one another. Each paragraph should focus on one idea or topic. Like sentences, paragraphs should flow from one to the next with meaningful transitions. The entire construction of the paper should be working in an orderly fashion to build support for your thesis.
You will need to revise your paper to make sure that it is well-organized. Making an outline either before or after you have written it might help. A second draft (and third) will improve your paper, make your instructor happier, and result in a better grade.
You may use ANY sources in your paper (please note that all sources must be properly cited).
Important notes on this assignment:
*Your introduction and/or thesis statement should address the overarching themes of your answer to the regional issue.
*Your thesis statement is extremely important and worth a significant portion of your overall paper grade. Make sure you take a position and have an argument. Be decisive on your view!
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Historical Analysis of Great Gatsby
The film for discussion and analysis is The Great Gatsby. Baz Luhrmann directs it, and it stands as an instrumental piece that interprets the works of Scott Fitzgerald. The film offers an alluring glimpse into the luxury of life and interactions of the Roaring Twenties. The setting is against the backdrop of prosperity with an assessment of social upheavals. Using the film's setting, the film navigates through themes such as wealth, love, and how the American Dream can be elusive to people who come to America hoping to live the dream. There is the capturing of glitz and glamour that happened in the era and the further inclusion of artistic liberties, which had an impact on the historical accuracy of the era. Therefore, in this analysis, there is satisfaction regarding the film in that it presents visual extravaganzas and discusses emotional intensity regarding the Jazz Age. The style in the film, such as narrative focus, is used appropriately to the point that it overshadows issues in society that are multifaceted and also the complexities that were present at that time. The film's approach uses storytelling and historical information to create a romantic and simplified depiction. It is advantageous because it creates a cinematic allure that helps understand historical reality as a priority of the era.
The director, Baz Luhrmann, creates a character adaptation in the film that helps to bring about a historical understanding of the movie. An example is the character of Jay Gatsby, which is idealized and depicted through a love lens. Jay Gatsby has a love relationship with Daisy Buchanan. In the novel by Fitzgerald, Jay Gatsby is a complex figure driven forward by a combination of factors such as illusion, ambition, and the pursuit of wealth. The film, however, is different because it heavily focuses on Gatsby's character and infatuation with Daisy. The film simplifies the motivations that drove Gatsby to Daisy, making it understandable and connected to historical aspects. An example in the film is the case where Gatsby organizes opulent parties with extravaganza displays. These plans and activities have a sole purpose, which is to win Daisy's affection. In this aspect, the director focuses on romantic love and oversimplifies Gatsby’s character. The layers of ambition and reinvention are neglected in the