Diese Seminararbeit, geschrieben auf Englisch für das Hauptseminar Fiction and Film an der Universität Augsburg, befasst sich mit der Musikalität des Werkes A Clockwork Orange - in jeweils der Novelle von Anthony Burgess sowie der Verfilmung von Stanley Kubrick. Dabei wird auf die Intermedialität des Textes eingegangen, etwa die häufige Nennung von Musikstücken, aber auch auf die Musikalität der Sprache selbst. Dies wird Verbunden mit der filmischen Darstellung Kubricks des Textes. Auch hier werden die klangvolle Sprache und die musikalischen Elemente des Textes übernommen, sodass der Film, wie auch das Buch, eine ganz eigene Form der Rezeption zulassen.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1.0 Introduction
- 1.1 Functions of film-music
- 1.2 Different kinds of film-music
- 1.3 Summary
- 1.4 Musical elements in literature
- 1.4.1 The beat-poets
- 1.4.2 Different kinds of intermediality between film and literature
- 1.5 Conclusion and thesis statement
- 2.0 Practical part
- 2.1 Musical elements and their function in the novella
- 2.1.1 A Clockwork Orange and the sonata form
- 2.1.2 Literature staged as music in A Clockwork Orange
- 2.2 The score-music of A Clockwork Orange
- 2.3 Synthesis of film and book - musical elements translated into film
- 3.0 Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper discusses the role of music in the novella and film adaptation of *A Clockwork Orange*. It examines how musical elements contribute to the exploration of free will within the narrative. * The interplay between music and narrative in both the novella and the film. * The use of musical elements to enhance the film's emotional impact and thematic significance. * The influence of musical structure and form on the narrative structure and development of *A Clockwork Orange*. * The relationship between music and the concept of free will as explored in the text.Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction lays the groundwork for exploring the interplay between music and film. It delves into the significance of music as a powerful tool for storytelling in film, highlighting its ability to convey emotion, establish atmosphere, and influence the viewer's interpretation. The chapter on the functions of film-music dives deeper into the expressive potential of music in film. It argues that film music transcends the visual, conveying abstract concepts and emotions that cannot be fully represented through images alone. The discussion emphasizes the power of music to evoke specific emotional responses and guide the audience's understanding of the narrative. The chapter on the musical elements in the novella examines the integration of musicality into the text. It analyzes the role of musical structure, form, and imagery in shaping the narrative and reinforcing the exploration of free will.Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The paper explores the use of musical elements in the novella and film adaptation of *A Clockwork Orange*, focusing on themes of free will, narrative structure, and the interplay between visual and auditory elements. It investigates the use of musical form, structure, and imagery to enhance the narrative impact and thematic significance of the work.- Quote paper
- Lukas Dingelmaier (Author), 2011, Functioning like a clockwork – musicality in "A Clockwork Orange", Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/196422