Reference no: EM132790071

Assignment: Report must be at least 700 words

Film: Transformation

Step One: Watch both of these videos:

1. Tragedy Lessons from Aristotle: Crash Course Theater #3 (By CrashCourse)

2. A Character Has 4 Pivotal Moments To Change In A Movie by Peter Russell (By Film Courage)

Step Two: Write a four-paragraph essay about one movie--preferably your favorite--that you watched in which you learned from the transformation the main character (whether the hero or villain).

1. In the first paragraph:
Provide the title, date, and director of the film, as well as a brief summary of the film in your own words.

2. In the second paragraph:

Choose one character. Describe the character before his/her/their transformation.

3. In the third paragraph:

• Describe the exact scene or scenes when the character transforms him, her, themselves.

• Describe the obstacles he/she/they overcome.

• Is there a recognition or reversal as described by Aristotle? If so, describe.

• What were the lessons learned by the character?

5. In the fourth paragraph:

• Does the observer experience a catharsis, as described by Aristotle when watching this film?

• What can an observer learn about the character and the transformation? Provide examples using scenes in the film.

• Did the character's transformation relate to your own life? If so, how?

• Can you apply any of the lessons learned to your own life? If so, how?