Die vorliegende Arbeit vergleicht das Buch "The Pilgrims Progress" von John Bunyan mit dem Film "Apocalypse Now Redux". Beide Werke bieten unter anderem Parallelen hinsichtlich des Reiseverlaufs und der charakterlichen Entwicklung der Hauptfiguren.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- About The Pilgrim's Progress
- About Apocalypse Now Redux
- Christian's Journey compared with Willard's Journey
- The House Beautiful Compared with the French Plantation
- Vanity Fair Compared with Kurtz's Compound
- Conclusion
- Works Cited
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This seminar paper analyzes the similarities between John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress and the film Apocalypse Now Redux, arguing that the latter draws inspiration from elements of the former. The paper focuses on how both narratives utilize the journey motif to depict the transformation of their respective protagonists, comparing specific scenes and characters from both works to highlight thematic connections.
- The journey motif and its role in character development
- The contrast between spiritual and physical journeys
- The influence of external encounters on internal transformation
- The exploration of temptation, danger, and the human condition
- The depiction of a "hellish" journey in both narratives
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction sets the stage by comparing the journeys of Christian in The Pilgrim's Progress and Captain Willard in Apocalypse Now Redux. The paper then explores the allegorical nature of Bunyan's work and the historical context of the Vietnam War, which serves as the backdrop for Coppola's film. The following chapters analyze specific scenes and characters from both works, highlighting their similarities and drawing parallels between Christian's search for salvation and Willard's mission to assassinate Colonel Kurtz.
The first comparative analysis focuses on the journeys of Christian and Willard, drawing parallels between their motivations, encounters, and transformations. The House Beautiful and the French Plantation are compared in the second chapter, examining the role of these settings in both narratives and their proximity to the metaphorical "hells" of Vanity Fair and Kurtz's compound.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The paper focuses on the themes of journey, transformation, allegory, salvation, and the human condition, drawing comparisons between John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress and Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now Redux. Key characters and settings analyzed include Christian, Captain Willard, Colonel Kurtz, the Celestial City, Vanity Fair, the House Beautiful, and the French Plantation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the similarities between "Apocalypse Now Redux" and "The Pilgrim's Progress"?
Both works feature a journey motif where the protagonist undergoes a significant internal transformation through a series of symbolic encounters.
How does Captain Willard's journey compare to Christian's?
While Christian seeks spiritual salvation, Willard's physical journey into the jungle mirrors a descent into a psychological and moral "hell."
What is the parallel to "Vanity Fair" in the film?
The paper compares Bunyan's "Vanity Fair" to Colonel Kurtz's compound, representing a place of moral decay and ultimate temptation.
What does the "House Beautiful" represent in the movie?
The French Plantation scene in "Apocalypse Now Redux" is analyzed as a parallel to the House Beautiful, serving as a brief, surreal respite during the arduous journey.
Is Apocalypse Now an allegory?
The study argues that by drawing from Bunyan's work, the film can be viewed as a modern, dark allegory of the human condition and the horrors of war.
- Quote paper
- Wolfgang Bürkle (Author), 2002, Is "Apocalypse Now Redux" based on "The Pilgrims Progress" ?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/11129
