Differences Between Movie and Graphic Novel. The Adaptation of “300” by Frank Miller

Term Paper (Advanced seminar) , 2014 , 19 Pages , Grade: 2,3

English Language and Literature Studies - Literature

The Battle of Thermopylae, where Leonidas I. and his 300 Spartans, who stood against the Army of the Persian King Xerxes, is one of the most famous battles in History. The Graphic Novel “300” by Frank Miller deals with this battle. In 2006, it was adapted into a movie, directed by Zach Snyder.

This paper concerns itself first with the historical background of the battle. Afterwards, because it is not a clear distinction, there will be a comparison of the two genres of comic books and graphic novels and a brief discussion of the drawing style of Frank Miller, one of the most famous graphic novelists. What follows are the differences between the graphic novel and the movie, which are few, but nonetheless exist. Afterwards, the method of adapting the novel will be discussed, followed by the critical reviews the movie received.

Diese Hausarbeit behandelt die Umsetzung der Graphic Novel "300" von Frank Miller und stellt Gemeinsamkeiten und Unterschiede beider Medien dar.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1) Introduction

2) Historical Background

3) Graphic Novels and Comic Books
3.1) Differences and Similarities.
3.2) The Style of Frank Miller

4) The Differences between Movie and Graphic Novel
4.1) The punishment of Steliosp
4.2) Queen Gorgo and Theron.
4.3) Leonidas and Gorgo
4.4) Xerxes’ Army.

5) The Making of 300

6) Critical Reviews

7) Conclusion

8) Sources

• College: LMU Munich (Department für Anglistik und Amerikanistik)
• Course: Literature and Film
• Grade: 2,3
• Author: Benjamin Waldraff (Author)
• Publication Year: 2014
• Pages: 19
• Catalog Number: V308912
• ISBN (eBook): 9783668074644
• ISBN (Book): 9783668074651
• Language: English
• Tags: 300, frank miller, adaptation, adaption, graphic novel, Battle of Thermopylae, Leonidas, Spartans, Xerxes, Zach Snyder, Comic