Thesis: The 2010 four-time Oscar-winning Inception is a mind-expanding movie dramatizing dreams and man’s futuristic power to manipulate the unconscious. Inception explores the realm of dreams and the potential for man to control what we once thought uncontrollable. Shakespeare’s vision of the unconscious as demonstrated in Macbeth, and Freud’s work on dreams and general theory of psychology, illuminate and enhance our understanding and appreciation of the film. There are many overlaps, as well as divergences in these three works—concerning the power of the unconscious mind to effect our thinking and actions, as well as the ability of dreams to portray our guilt and dark truths—that ultimately lend insight to the phenomenal power of the unconscious as well as its potential.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
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Sam,
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your thesis! I think you have set yourself up very well for a very fascinating and original thesis paper. Your thesis certainly has a great literary component to it, but your willingness to go far beyond the traditional works of literature (with both Inception and Freud) makes for a particularly compelling angle to pursue. I can't wait to see the final product! I was just wondering if you plan to use Inception, Macbeth, and Freud equally, or do you intend to make Inception your central focus. Both approaches would work well, but I am just curious as to which you plan to use. Also, while very minor, I noticed that you use the phrase "as well as" three times in a row to close out your thesis. Maybe try split up those phrases into separate sentences or just come up with a different connecting phrase.
Jason,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the feedback, and for catching the phrase repetition. My focus is going to be inception; however, Macbeth and Freud will have just as much playing time! I am going to analyze Inception through the lens of Shakespeare and Freud (at least that's what I think I am going to do...it can change very easily!) Thank you!