Discuss one element of fiction: for example, character, plot, style, point of view—theme–and reflect on what works better for you-the film or the story?

In the Bedroom

“In the Bedroom” is a film adaptation of Andre Dubus’ short story “Killings”. The film was very much lauded, receiving Academy Award nominations and The New York Times considering it the best picture of the year. The story was actually republished in a new compilation of Dubus stories and it was entitled “In The Bedroom” with a preface by the film’s director, Todd Field.

Your assignment: Discuss one element of fiction: for example, character, plot, style (use of language-now substituted by use of filming technique, I suppose), point of view—theme–and reflect on what works better for you-the film or the story? The director took a relatively short story and turned it into a 2 hour movie. Perhaps you feel the story and its adaptation stand alone and are both effective and equally compelling. Do not overthink it–this is a reading response.