Draft Abstract and Research Summary (From Stream 24th March 2010)

Draft Abstract

Stories are invasive in our culture, expressed through the media, cinema and society. We constantly seek to report experience, clarify emotion and define ourselves through narrative: this includes jokes, myths, fairytales, anecdotes, romance, history and folktale (Dunnigan, 2007).  It is argued that stories are forms of consciousness that inspire, heal, inform and empower us; through the actions of the protagonist we are able to imagine other possibilities and deal with the unexpected in our own world. They become a means of escape, an alternate reality where anything can happen.

Folk or fairy tales are viewed as narratives of commencement and salvation with their own unique patterns and formalities, rituals and rules. Film narratives also reference the underlying mythic discourse: the chaotic, demonic, the fall. In order to successfully recontextualise a traditional myth/fairytale (yet to be chosen) into a modern day context we must first explore the conventional methods of storytelling. This will focus on the role of film and film narrative, with particular emphasis on mythology. Myths provide a path of righteousness and contain elements that lead to the awaking of inner potential. Society needs these to aid in life lessons and aspire towards.

Draft Research Summary


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♥ Charlotte