AP12 The Romantic Mode

October 05, 2009

Write a “literary technique” journal due Tuesday on the “romantic mode” in fiction, using the film Shane as your source.

Why does the film feature two strong “heros”? Why does Shane not return to the Starr farm at the end? What role does the boy play in the story? What is the film’s main message about violence?

How would the film be different if made today (in a more ironic mode)? Think about the way the heroes have few or no flaws, while the villains have few redeeming qualities.