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Magical Realism

Magical Realism. Literary Style. Agenda. Define and understand Magical Realism Examples of Magical Realism in Film – Big Fish (popcorn scene) and Bless Me, Ultima Elements of Magical Realism in Bless Me, Ultima Note taking – get at least two examples independently

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Magical Realism

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  1. Magical Realism Literary Style

  2. Agenda • Define and understand Magical Realism • Examples of Magical Realism in Film – Big Fish (popcorn scene) and Bless Me, Ultima • Elements of Magical Realism in Bless Me, Ultima • Note taking – get at least two examples independently • Share your notes with your group to fill in each others notes

  3. Notes

  4. Magical Realism – Literary Characteristics • Princeton: • http://www.princeton.edu/~achaney/tmve/wiki100k/docs/Magic_realism.html • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_realism#Characteristics

  5. Big Fish: Love at First Sight • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jv_SJcatcpY • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tXoJpR3aW0

  6. Discussion Questions • What are the primary literary characteristics of magical realism? • How does magical realism relate to dreams? In what way is it dream-like and magical? How does this evince good story-telling? • How does it relate to reality? How is it connected to real experience? How does this evince good story-telling? • How does Magical Realism help us to express and understand themes like love and maturation? • When and how would you apply magical realism to express an experience or thought of your own life.

  7. Homework • Finish discussion questions - realism • Share your notes at your table. Everyone should fill in their own notes. • WP 1, 2 and 3 should be complete. • HW: Finish reading chapters 10 & 11 • Values worksheet • Literary Analysis in-class paper

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