Movies Based on Real Life Events
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What is the primary purpose of a novel according to the provided content?

  • To provide an educational experience
  • To entertain the readers (correct)
  • To accurately portray historical events
  • To critique societal norms

What challenge do fiction writers face when incorporating historical events into their stories?

  • Balancing truth and entertainment value (correct)
  • Including only well-documented figures
  • Ensuring all characters are historically accurate
  • Maintaining the exact timeline of events

What is the primary theme of the poem 'My Castle in Spain'?

  • A longing for a woman and homesickness (correct)
  • The beauty of military conquests
  • The richness of Spanish culture and history
  • A soldier's reflection on war victories

What notable trend in historical fiction began in the 1950s?

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Which character's background exemplifies the narrative of class status in historical fiction?

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What does the woman in 'My Castle in Spain' symbolize?

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What significant event does Hay participate in while in Spain?

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Which of the following characters plans to assassinate 'The Beast'?

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What is Robert G. Ingersoll known for?

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What aspect of society does the character of a tailor highlight in the narrative?

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What genre does Guy Gavriel Kay's work primarily belong to?

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In 'At the Tomb of Napolean', how does Ingersoll depict Napolean's achievements?

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What was the relationship between Federico da Montefeltro and Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta?

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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a setting for Napolean's life in Ingersoll's poem?

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What does Ingersoll compare Napolean to in his reflection?

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What emotional tone is primarily present in 'My Castle in Spain'?

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What traumatic experience did Wenskunas endure?

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How did Wenskunas escape her captor?

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What role does Wenskunas have now?

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What has contributed to the growth of the true crime genre?

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What is a characteristic of the modern true crime genre?

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What book is often credited with popularizing the term 'true crime'?

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According to Dr. Amanda Vicary, what is a challenge in studying modern true crime?

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What was a common media format for reporting crime in the past?

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What is the main focus of the movie featuring King Leonidas?

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How many total Greek troops participated alongside the 300 Spartans?

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What positive aspect did Cambridge professor Paul Cartlege praise about the film?

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What is a key theme of the Apple TV series For All Mankind?

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What does the term 'verisimilitude' refer to in the context of For All Mankind?

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What concern is raised about creating alternate history museums?

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In what way is the depiction of the conflict in the movie described?

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What purpose does the series For All Mankind serve regarding historical events?

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What sentiment is expressed in the final lines regarding glory?

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What characteristic of Wisława Szymborska's poetry is highlighted in the content?

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Which theme is prevalent in Koh Buck Song's poem about Toa Payoh?

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How is Szymborska's portrayal of the September 11 incident described?

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What literary recognition did Wisława Szymborska achieve?

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What does the phrase 'imperial impersonation of force and murder' imply?

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What aspect of Norman Dubie's work is emphasized in the provided content?

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What is the focus of Koh Buck Song's poetry?

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What historical figure's point of view is represented in the poem?

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What does the character Ilya symbolize in the poem?

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What event does Nicholas II regret in the poem?

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How does the poem illustrate the theme of class conflict?

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What is the significance of the phrase 'choir of mutes' in the poem?

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What newfound happiness does Nicholas II discover?

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What does the poem foreshadow regarding the Czar's family?

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Which of the following conflicts is depicted in the poem?

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True Crime Genre

A genre of stories about real crimes and criminals, often sensationalized and popularized in various media.

Commodification of Crime

The act of turning stories about crimes into a marketable product, with profit as the main aim.

Digital Age True Crime

The widespread availability and accessibility of true crime content across various digital platforms, such as podcasts, social media, and YouTube.

Pamphleteering

The printing and distribution of pamphlets, often used to spread information, particularly scandalous stories.

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Increased Literacy

A rise in the ability to read and write, which is associated with enhanced access to information, including crime accounts.

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Wenskunas' Experience

A real-life crime story which has led her to create a crime survivor's support organization.

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Crime Survivors Inc.

A non-profit organization founded by Wenskunas to support victims of crime.

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True Crime's Growth

The recent substantial increase in the true crime genre's popularity and output in various media across the globe.

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300 Spartans

A group of 300 Spartan warriors who fought against a much larger Persian army in the movie of the same name.

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Alternate History

An imagined history that differs from the actual historical events.

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For All Mankind

An Apple TV series depicting an alternate history in which the Soviets win the Space Race.

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Verisimilitude

The quality of seeming to be real or realistic, even if it isn't true.

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Persian 'God-King' Xerxes

The leader of the Persian army in the movie 300.

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Historical accuracy

The degree to which a depiction represents real-world historical events.

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Historical Event

An important past action or occurrence.

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Alternate History Museum

A museum that exhibits and explores alternative historical scenarios.

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Historical Fiction

A genre of fiction that uses historical settings and events as its backdrop, but the characters and plot can be fictional.

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Historical Accuracy

How closely a story matches real historical events and facts.

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Fiction Writer's Role

To use historical events as a backdrop or inspiration to create stories that might reflect societal issues or to create an entertaining story.

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Historical Records

Official documents, accounts, and other sources of information about the past.

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15th Century Italy

A time period in Italian history approximately from 1401 to 1500.

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Military/Mercenary Captains

Leaders of armies or groups of soldiers who are hired to fight for a particular cause, often in exchange for payment.

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Tailor's Higher Status

In some societies, tailors had a higher social status than other craftsmen, as they had access to the homes of the aristocracy.

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Danio (nickname)

A nickname for Guidanio Cerra, an aging councillor in 15th century Italy.

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Hay's 'Castle in Spain'

A poem expressing longing and homesickness for a Spanish castle, highlighting the beauty and culture of the imagined place, yet ultimately focusing on a woman's significance compared to the grandeur.

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Ingersoll's Napoleon Poem

A poem about visiting Napoleon's tomb, describing Napoleon's accomplishments and failures while exploring the personal loss and impact of his actions.

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Hay's Biography

Hay's work as a biographer on a historical figure and other literatures.

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Ingersoll's Eloquence

Ingersoll's ability to deliver speeches emphasizing the contrast with orthodox religious views.

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Napoleon's military career

Napoleon's military accomplishments with a poem as a point of reference.

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Hay's diplomatic posts

Hay's role as a diplomat, specifically referenced in the mentioned text.

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Napoleon's personal losses

The poem highlights Napoleon's impacts on relationships, resulting in widows and orphans.

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Hay's depiction of Isabella II

Hay's poem describes Isabella II's significance compared to the grandeur of a historical location in Spain.

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Confessional Style Poetry

Poetry that reveals the author's personal experiences and emotions.

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Nicholas II

The last Tsar of Russia.

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Bolshevik Revolution

Political revolution in Russia in 1917 leading to the overthrow of the Tsar.

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Oxymoron

A figure of speech combining contradictory terms.

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Ilya (imaginary character)

A character in the poem representing the narrator's powerlessness.

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Class Structure (psychological)

How social class affects people's thoughts and actions.

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Paradox

A statement that seems contradictory but may be true.

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Foregrounded Conflicts

Conflicts in the poem that are central to the narrative.

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Napoleon's Worthlessness

The author of the text considers the glory of Napoleon as valueless/worthless, preferring a life of simplicity

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Wisława Szymborska's Recognition

Wisława Szymborska earned international acclaim after winning the Nobel Prize for Literature

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September 11 Attack

The terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001.

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Toa Payoh Transformation

Toa Payoh, Singapore, experienced a drastic change from a village to an urban center over a century.

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Norman Dubie's Status

Norman Dubie is an acclaimed poet, recognized as one of the best American poets.

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'Czar's Last Christmas Letter'

A poem by Norman Dubie about the last Christmas letter of a Czar.

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Poem 'Photograph From September 11'

A poem by Wisława Szymborska that describes the September 11 terrorist attacks.

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'A Brief History of Toa Payoh'

A poem by Koh Buck Song about the transformation of Toa Payoh, Singapore.

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Study Notes

Old History in New Bottles

  • True stories are a popular source for Hollywood scripts, but some are less accurate.
  • Filmmakers should discuss how much altering a true story is acceptable before it's no longer truly based on that story.

How Many Movies Are Based On Real Life Events?

  • In 1996, only 7.7% of movies released in American cinemas were based on real life, compared to 27.2% 20 years later.

  • Original screenplays have remained steady at roughly 50% meaning that movies based on other sources have decreased proportionally.

  • The number of movies based on real life has tripled in the last 20 years, but their revenue share has only slowly increased.

  • From 1996 to 2015, films with a budget of under $1 million had the highest proportion coming from real-life events. Conversely, a smaller proportion of films with a budget over $100 million were based on real life events.

  • Drama films are the most likely genre to be based on real-life events.

  • Romantic comedies are the least likely genre to be inspired by real events.

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