1.          Please explicate the elements of literary form in Annix Proulx’s Brokeback Mountain and link them by offering the concrete examples from Proulx’s short story.

2.          How does the title “Brokback Mountain” suggest?

3.          Please explain the function (s) of metaphors presented in the film such as sheep and closet or other important metaphors.

4.          Try to do a character-analysis by comparing or contrasting the two major male leads Jack and Ennis with concrete examples presented in the film.

5.          There are a lot of thematic issues to be discussed in the film, namely inside/outside motif, politics of silence, and conforming to the society. Please associate them with detailed examples.

6.          Please select 2 or 3 scenes from the script and explain the meaning and function in those scenes.

7.          Could you find a link (s) between Annix Proulx’s original story and Ang Lee’s adapted film?

8.          How do the different environments, such as Brokeback Mountain and downtown, affect the major characters Jack and Ennis?

The Age of Innocence:

1.          Can you detail the function of the narrator in the film?

2.          The metaphors of the flower, photo, abstract painting are vividly described. Please explicate their symbolic meaning.

3.          How is a thematic motif of the manners in the Old New York presented?

4.          Please analyze the literary forms in the first chapter in Edith Wharton’s novel. For example, describe the function of the opera, Newland’s character, and the significance of this chapter or other interesting point.

5.          Please select 2 or 3 scenes from the script and explain the meaning and function in those scenes.

6.          How does the title “The Age of Innocence” suggest?

7.          Try to analyze the triangular love relationship among May, Ellen, and Newland with concrete examples.

8.          Please explicate some impressive scenes from the film and their function and meaning.