For my final essay‚ I would like to compose a compare/contrast essay between George R. R. Martin’s book Game Of Thrones and the adaptation that is currently being shown on HBO. I would focus exclusively on the first season of the show‚ as it closely follows the events of the first book in the series. I would expand upon not only the omissions made in the television series‚ but also explore any creative licenses that the producers took. I would then discuss how these changes affected the story‚ or
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anniversary of his rule‚ three Roman equites and three freedmen will each sacrifice an animal on an altar erected in their forum. They are also to provide the people with incense and wine to celebrate and offer to Augustus’ “divine spirit.” The Inscription shows us that although the people of Narbo were conquered‚ they were content with their lives and the Roman Empire and thought that Augustus was an extraordinary
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Inscription Honoring Cyrus‚ King of Persia There were many and many historical significance in history. One major historical significance that is talked about in this book‚ Sources of The Making of The West‚ is Cyrus the king of Persia. The time line for his existence and importance was in about 557-530 B.C.E. It shows a major idea of how Cyrus was important in history and tells a story of how he came in power. Cyrus brought a very new strategy to the world and its rulers all around‚ which was
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The Game of Thrones Once the top is reached‚ there is only one place to go. Mary Shelley‚ author of Frankenstein‚ makes this the underlying theme in her novel displaying the entire life of main protagonists Victor Frankenstein and Victor’s creation‚ The Monster. Frankenstein‚ lost in science‚ discovers the secret to life and begins countless experiments to test his theory. His biggest and deadliest experiment was creating The Monster. The Monster is tall‚ ugly‚ and dangerous. The Monster goes on
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The Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin A Game of Thrones is set in the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros‚ a land reminiscent of medieval Europe. Fifteen years prior to the novel‚ the Seven Kingdoms were torn apart by a civil war‚ known as the “War of the Usurper." Prince Rhaega Targaryen kidnapped Lyanna Stark angering her family and of her fiancé‚ Lord Robert Baratheon. The Mad King‚ Aerys II Targaryen had Lyanna’ father and brother executed when they demanded her safe return. Her second brother
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In my last homework I want to talk about Game of Thrones. Game of thrones is my favorite TV series. This TV series is adapted from the book of George R.R. Martin. His books are a series of fantasy novels called “A song of ice and fire”. A game of thrones is the first book of the series. TV series is created for HBO by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. It Filmed in a Belfast studio and on location elsewhere in Northern Ireland‚ Malta‚ Croatia‚ Iceland‚ and Morocco. it premiered on HBO in the United
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Set in the fictional Seven Kingdoms of Westeros‚ Game of Thrones chronicles the violent dynastic struggles among the realm’s noble families for control of the Iron Throne. As the series opens‚ additional threats begin to arise in the icy North and in the eastern continent of Essos. It is a cultural phenomenon based upon a world of fantasy and valor delving into the culture of Westeros‚ a similar culture to that of Western Europe‚ and Essos‚ similar to that of Eastern Asian culture. Aspects derivative
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Along with its fantasy world‚ Game of Thrones series have consistently depicted real life themes and characters. Ultimately‚ Game of Thrones can be claimed as a series based on real world drama illustrated in a fantasy world. In the present world‚ “we all have knowledge‚ love/hate‚ scheming politics‚ sex‚ isolation.” (Game of Thrones - Interview with George R.R. Martin). Similarly‚ Game of Thrones’ storylines revolves around these themes‚ in order to generate a world similar to ours. For instance
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William Powers -9/9/13 Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin Oftentimes‚ fantasy or science-fiction novels follow one another‚ copying some of the landmark concepts that revolutionize the genres. Lord of the Rings was revolutionary‚ and much of fantasy has followed in its wake‚ portraying an epic quest of individuals across a perilous land full of many humanoid species like dwarves‚ elves‚ orcs‚ and trolls who may aid or hinder the adventurers. Dune by Frank Herbert was revolutionary in that it
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Discuss the advantages and disadvantages in adapting a text to film‚ when seen through a different cultural perspective/lens. Use Throne of Blood/Macbeth and The Banquet/Hamlet to illustrate your discussion. Whenever a book‚ novel or any other text is adapted to film there are many advantages. The Director may choose to use the text as inspiration and give the story or setting their own clever twist‚ they may choose to be faithful to the text and take every word literally‚ or they may choose
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