Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Proposal for my re-write
I am re-writing Charles Dickens novel Great Expectations which he wrote in 1860-61. I am changing the point-of-view to that of Magwitch, and I have altered the setting for most of the story from England to Australia. The timing is only slightly altered from the original and focuses on his time as a convict in Australia. I have used a first person narrator, as in the original, but altered this from Pip.
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Tena koutou,
Dear Paul and classmates,
I'm afraid to say that I haven't yet decided on the proposal for my re-write; although, I've got an idea in my head, Pride and Prejudice, I haven't finished reading it as yet.
Paul, would you allow a little more time to present the proposal for the re-write?
Thank you.
Kia pai to ra.
E noho ra.
Hello Anne
Last night, I imagined your work: although I never been to Australia, I was able to draw the picture due to your hero, ‘Magwitch’
Your choice of Magwitch is brilliant and actually I like his character very much (because of fortune?!?! No no) He he^^
It’s irony, you seem to be very feminine, compared with me (tomboy), but you choose man, I choose woman as a main protagonist.
I’d like to discuss my work with you from time to time, as I did last semester (creative writing) and I always thank you for your comment on my work and your support.
I really want to see your Magwitch soon!
Good Luck!!
Thanks for your kind comments Grace. I always find it easier to write about bad boys! However, I'm trying to make Magwitch sound a bit softer than in the original. I'm researching a bit about Aboriginal history to incorporate into the story, and am nearly finished. Really looking forward to seeing both our pieces alongside each other. The original novel is quite long so it will be interesting to see which perspectives you develop. Good luck.
Okay i finally worked out who renabrab is, don't all good woman writers at the time of great expectations write under pseudonyms (lol).
Anyways i really enjoyed your story when i read it, you are so onto it well before anyone else in the class. I haven't read the book but i loved your version especially how it was told biographically. I also think that you have the vernacular spot on, you sure you weren't an ocka in a former life. Good luck on your touchups, while the rest of us start.
Sounds like it is going to be great cant wait to read your re-write goodluck with it
Hi Anne, I think you choice is very good. I think I get the picture of "Great Expectation" in Australia. And I like your choice of Magwitch too. Good luck!!
Hi Anne:
I think you choice is very good, too.
I really want to see your Magwitch soon!
Good Luck!!
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