Comparative Study – Textual Conversations
Now that you have studied the source text and adapted text closely, summarise the intertextual connections that you have observed.
Are similar ideas explored from a different perspective or depicted in another way?
Some intertextual connections to explore (These are not all of the ideas):
- Performative nature of life
- The storms of life
- Treatment of outsiders
- Empathy of the other
- Power and ambition
- Vengeance
- Representation of women
Complete at least one of these tables below with your tutor so you know exactly what to do.
An overarching idea – for example, : Perspectives on leadership and rightful use of power
What is the perspective presented in the Source text?
What is the perspective presented in the Adapted text?
Context (How does the context influence the composer’s decisions)
The idea of leadership and power is relevant in any generation, context.
Dissonances (Perspective/Attitude/Value, Form/style/composition/language)
Textual Conversation (How was adapted text influenced by the source text?)
Concept statements on textual conversations