INTRODUCTION
Both fictional novels and cultural mosaic films are defined by their use of generic conventions to present a particular meaning, relative to a particular perspective. The film Babel, can be viewed as a mosaic, cultural film, through the use of symbolism and manipulation of time. Not only can the text be viewed as a mosaic cultural film, it can also be identified as a non – linear political drama. Each viewing, therefore relates to perspective of the audience which can reflect a variety of meanings. The feature film explores miscommunication and willful misunderstanding within a Moroccan, American and Japanese based society. In contrast, the novel The Great Gatsby can be identified as a satirical novel, based upon the generic conventions …show more content…
The characterization of characters Tom and Daisy Buchanan, represents the flaws within the excessively, wealthy lifestyle. This representation brings to the reader’s attention the different aspects of society through deliberate criticism, highlighting the ridiculousness of things that may otherwise go unnoticed. This is achieved through hyperbole, narrator Nick Carraway describes Jay Gatsby stating, “If personality is an unbroken series of successful gestures, then there was something gorgeous about him, some heightened sensitivity to the promises of life, as if he were related to one of those intricate machines that register earthquakes ten thousand miles away”. Nick Illustrates Gatsby being an untouchable man, a man to be admired. In a similar way Nick describes Daisy with hyperbole, mentioning, “Her voice is full of money”. Nick suggests Daisy holds high regard for social class and wealth who values material goods, which highlights her superiority in a superficial world. Hyperbole has extended the expectations of the genre, allowing further discussion of Gatsby and Daisy and draws on bigger issues, such as the struggle to achieve the Great American
Both fictional novels and cultural mosaic films are defined by their use of generic conventions to present a particular meaning, relative to a particular perspective. The film Babel, can be viewed as a mosaic, cultural film, through the use of symbolism and manipulation of time. Not only can the text be viewed as a mosaic cultural film, it can also be identified as a non – linear political drama. Each viewing, therefore relates to perspective of the audience which can reflect a variety of meanings. The feature film explores miscommunication and willful misunderstanding within a Moroccan, American and Japanese based society. In contrast, the novel The Great Gatsby can be identified as a satirical novel, based upon the generic conventions …show more content…
The characterization of characters Tom and Daisy Buchanan, represents the flaws within the excessively, wealthy lifestyle. This representation brings to the reader’s attention the different aspects of society through deliberate criticism, highlighting the ridiculousness of things that may otherwise go unnoticed. This is achieved through hyperbole, narrator Nick Carraway describes Jay Gatsby stating, “If personality is an unbroken series of successful gestures, then there was something gorgeous about him, some heightened sensitivity to the promises of life, as if he were related to one of those intricate machines that register earthquakes ten thousand miles away”. Nick Illustrates Gatsby being an untouchable man, a man to be admired. In a similar way Nick describes Daisy with hyperbole, mentioning, “Her voice is full of money”. Nick suggests Daisy holds high regard for social class and wealth who values material goods, which highlights her superiority in a superficial world. Hyperbole has extended the expectations of the genre, allowing further discussion of Gatsby and Daisy and draws on bigger issues, such as the struggle to achieve the Great American