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Celina Vazquez
Honors English 10
Mr. Tlumack
19 December 2013
Comparing “La Strada” and “Of Mice and Men” bae is bae and i love to ype a lot i relally love typiing typin is life Celina Vazquez
Honors English 10
Mr. Tlumack
19 December 2013
Comparing “La Strada” and “Of Mice and Men” Many books and films share similar archetypal qualities, an example of that being Fellini’s La Strada and Steinback’s Of Mice and Men. The complicated archetypal symbolism, journeys, and types of characters in these two works draw quite a few parallels. Both of the authors take two different approaches, however that does not restrain the similarities between the two works in many ways, such as the problems that are presented and the characters that present them. One of the main archetypes throughout these two works is that of character. The main character in Fellini’s La Strada is named Gelsomina. Throughout the story portrayed in La Strada, Gelsomina is displayed as very child like and innocent, almost as if she had never matured. Fellini places symbols of innocence around her often, such as the ocean and always being surrounded by children. The ocean can be regarded as a symbol of the pure parts of existence and the children show a sweet petulant innocence; both of which help portray Gelsomina as a character herself. Another strong character Fellini puts in is Zampano, a big, dull man with a darkness that surrounds him. Whenever Fellini shoots Zampano, there always seems to be an ominous scene behind him, expressing a dark aura to him. Zampano has a way of never thinking before he acts, and he buys Gelsomina and she follows him around devotedly. Her commitment to him is unwavering.
Honors English 10
Mr. Tlumack
19 December 2013
Comparing “La Strada” and “Of Mice and Men” bae is bae and i love to ype a lot i relally love typiing typin is life Celina Vazquez
Honors English 10
Mr. Tlumack
19 December 2013
Comparing “La Strada” and “Of Mice and Men” Many books and films share similar archetypal qualities, an example of that being Fellini’s La Strada and Steinback’s Of Mice and Men. The complicated archetypal symbolism, journeys, and types of characters in these two works draw quite a few parallels. Both of the authors take two different approaches, however that does not restrain the similarities between the two works in many ways, such as the problems that are presented and the characters that present them. One of the main archetypes throughout these two works is that of character. The main character in Fellini’s La Strada is named Gelsomina. Throughout the story portrayed in La Strada, Gelsomina is displayed as very child like and innocent, almost as if she had never matured. Fellini places symbols of innocence around her often, such as the ocean and always being surrounded by children. The ocean can be regarded as a symbol of the pure parts of existence and the children show a sweet petulant innocence; both of which help portray Gelsomina as a character herself. Another strong character Fellini puts in is Zampano, a big, dull man with a darkness that surrounds him. Whenever Fellini shoots Zampano, there always seems to be an ominous scene behind him, expressing a dark aura to him. Zampano has a way of never thinking before he acts, and he buys Gelsomina and she follows him around devotedly. Her commitment to him is unwavering.