Author William Golding of “Lord of the Flies” and director Robert Zemeckis of “Cast Away” use a range of stylistic conventions such as setting, character/conflict and symbolism to explore the theme of survival. These texts encourage as to consider the physical and psychological aspects of...
Adaptation is a natural instinct that all living beings have, but only to a certain extent. In the movie Cast Away, the protagonist named Chuck Noland, is forced into adapting to an environment, which is nearly impossible to survive on for more than a few...
The personal perspective deals with an emotional, subjective opinion such as what do I think of the picture. It’s the first response or first thought that crosses your mind on viewing the movie or film. It has personal bias and prejudices. The historical perspective helps...
John Steinbeck along with Robert Zemeckis explores the concept of hope and relationships in their respective texts, ‘Of Mice and Men’ and ‘Cast Away.’ Both authors create characters in isolation in order to validate that the imagination and aspirations are key to success and survival,...