The main idea behind this paper, (must include a introductory, body paragraphs and conclusion)ideally is an ANALYSIS of the original film “a Christmas story”
The goal or objective is to analyze The original film “A CHRISTMAS STORY (which is intended specifically for children) and the way it engages common
mythologies around childhood and child characters. You may analyze the movie by explaining how it employs, engages, or diverges from any of the myths
that revolve around “the adorable child”. Trace the way that the plot of the movie either follows or diverges from the myth, and analyze the meaning behind
the way the filmmakers chose to stick to the myth or change it. It’s easy to lapse into plot summary when answering this option, so make sure to keep in
mind that you need to look at the significance of the details in the film, the unique elements the filmmaker choose to map over the narrative beats of the
myth. Ultimately, what statement does the film make?
HIGHLIGHTING, The main goal is to create a clear essay that analyzes the film and the way children are represented and how our understanding of children
and the state of childhood (myths and archetypes) are shaped by what we see on the big screen. Avoid long passages of plot summary. You want to
incorporate only the minimum amount of plot summary necessary for the reader to understand your analysis. You must also avoid turning the paper into an
overview of the making of the film and its history (i.e. you are not compelling a list of facts about this film: you’re writing a critical analysis, not a Wikipedia entry).