I believe Stranger Than Fiction was an excellent film to present to the class, as it required you to wonder, think, and analyze every aspect of the story.  It was filled with humor, fantasy, and drama that kept the viewer captivated and intrigued through the entire plot.  However, I also think the film, Inception, would be a great option.  It ( Read more... )

In the film, Stranger Than Fiction, there are many lessons learned that everyone should apply to their everyday lives.  First, I believe it is a strong reminder for us all to be more present and involved in our lives, whether dealing with yourself or others, too.  As Harold Crick, an IRS auditor, finds himself living his life by the hand on his ( Read more... )

Before being enrolled in this class, I had seen Stranger Than Fiction; however, my opinions and attempts to analyze the story completely changed the second time I saw it in class, when I was thinking about how I was going to have to write a paper about it.  At first, I was focused on solely the humor and interesting plot that was taking place.  I ( Read more... )

First, I will answer the question: “What does it mean for a text to be literary?”  A text that has literary merit is one that is of or relating to literature, and has creative elements and possibly fiction incorporated into it.  The creator of the work seeks to convey a message to its audience and seeks to express and illustrate this message ( Read more... )

Hi! My name is Blair, and I am a junior at Collin College.  I am 21 years old and have lived in Frisco, Texas my entire life.  As a business marketing major, I hope to go into sales one day and be able to interact with people from around the world every day.  God is the number one, most important person in my life, and I trust in Him to give me the ( Read more... )