Use Stagecoach as your model for a classic western and Unforgiven as your model for a revisionist western. Using specific and relevant examples from all three movies discuss how True Grit (2010 version) has both classic and revisionist elements. By specific and relevant, I mean examples that vividly portray the defining traits of a western genre. (Example: "both Stagecoach and True Grit have cowboys and Indians, which makes True Grit a classic western," is too superficial to earn credit.) Finally, explain whether True Grit is ultimately more classic or revisionist, and then interpret what you think the Coen brothers are trying to say thematically by telling their story in that way (classic vs. revisionist).
Your blog entry should consist of 3 main discussions:
1 discussion comparing Stagecoach and True Grit (worth 10 points)
1 discussion comparing Unforgiven and True Grit (worth 10 points)
1 discussion interpreting the theme of True Grit as either a classic or revisionist western (worth 10 points)
30 points total.
*think of these "discussions" as short freewrite responses (1 or 2 paragraphs) rather than full essays. I'm more interested in your ideas and observations than fluent prose and organized structure.
Although today is the only lab time we will have to work on the blog assignment in school, it is not due until the end of the day Friday, March 18.
