Young Frankenstein/Frankenstein Comparison "Young Frankenstein" and "Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein" is a perfect example of satire. To be more specific it is considered a parody‚ and probably one of the best parody’s ever created. The way Mel Brooks depicts the classic horror film with his own personal perspective and twist is truly genius. No doubt a box office blowout in the 70’s‚ "Young Frankenstein" is still continuing to be enjoyed around the world today. He nails every detail‚ down to the
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“Young Frankenstein” vs. “Frankenstein” Young Frankenstein was a immense film in 1974 produced by Mel Brooks. It was a comedy motion picture that was a parody of the original film “Frankenstein‚” adapted from Mary Shelley’s novel. Both films purpose was to entertain viewers for at least an hour and a half. Young Frankenstein did that a little bit better than Frankenstein. Shelley’s novel is a novel full of agony‚ and the depressing life of Victor Frankenstein. Brooks Young Frankenstein‚ on
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There are two types of the expository gadget of parody. One is named for the Roman writer comedian Horace who wrote in Latin; his parody is delicately taunting and hilariously persuading in the expectations of moving an arrival to a higher standard for whomever or whatever he was caricaturizing. The second is named for the Roman artist humorist Juvenal additionally writing in Latin; his parody is recognized by a disdainful and rankled condition that utilizes cruelty and authenticity to impel an arrival
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Jaime Rodríguez English I 11. May. 2012 Parody of Frankenstein Young Frankenstein is a movie‚ directed by Mel Brooks‚ a well known director that focuses mainly on comical movies. In this film‚ the plot of the original book is changed and the protagonist becomes Fredrick Frankenstein played by Gene Wilder‚ Victor Frankenstein’s grandson. Furthermore‚ it has an alternative ending in which Frederick gives part of his brain to the monster so he can communicate his thoughts to everyone‚ and in this
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Film Title: Young Frankenstein Production Design: Dale Hennesy Director: Mel Brooks Cinematographer: Gerald Hirschfeld Cosrume Designer: Dorothy Jenkins Color Choices: Filmed in 1974‚ this movie was filmed in black and white. Our book notes that filming in B/W after the invention of color was a decision based on keeping the audience involved with dialog and characters‚ this movie was filmed in B/W simply to stay as close to the original 1931 Frankenstein as possible. This movie was the mother
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Various forms of comedy‚ satire‚ comedy of character‚ farce‚ and parody. In the history of theater‚ Comedy took place as an opposite of tragedy. The Greeks invented and employed comedy to give their audience a more positive ending after the series of tragedies played previously on the same play-day. Therefore‚ the audience left the theatre in a better mood. The comedy’s purpose was to make audience lough as they watch the main character’s‚ protagonist‚ imprudence. Just as in modern day’s comedy
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To play a Movie or Not play a Movie? That is the question— Whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to suffer The playback and fast forward of outrageous fortune‚ Or to take arms against a sea of troubles‚ And‚ by remote click‚ end it. To click‚ to play— No More—and by “play” to say we end The heartache‚ and the thousand ridiculous schlocks TV shows aired‚ too—‘tis a consummation Devoutly to be wished. To play‚ To exercise— To exercise—or eat icecream. Ay‚ there’s the rub‚ For in that exercise of
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World Lit. 21 June 2012 Parody in Lysistrata Aristophanes was a comedy poet in the fourth century B.C. during the Peloponnesian War. In his play “ Lysistrata” he uses parody as a literary manner to build on wit and humor with a little critical attitude to direct human institutions and humanity. At first glance‚ the play seems to be no more than a comical story‚ but it was not written just for entertainment‚ but to also make a stand against warfare. This play is a good example of how women accomplish
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John Sullivan Period 7 February 25‚ 2013 The Raven Parody The game was tied and no one winning‚ it was the start of the thirteenth inning. Approaching the plate with courage and conviction. Tapping the plate side to side‚ I positioned my stance to wide. I studied the pitcher go through his motion‚ ignoring my opponents making commotion. My third base coach nods to me and makes a notion. I distinctly remember‚ it was a cold evening in November. One ball no strikes was the count‚ a
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one inhabitant known as “parody” whose role often is misconstrued‚ as a result the word is up for debate in the aspects of its purpose‚ characteristics‚ and definition. The purpose of a parody can vary between each one of them. Some can be used to entertain through means of fanciful ideas presented in a nonsensical manner‚ while others are real life problems that are simply cloaked in a humorous portrayal of diplomatic debates from yesteryears. Take for example the parody of the presidential debate
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