Don’t Judge A Book by its Movie

November 10, 2011

Argumentative Essay


Topic: Based-on-book Movies

Thesis Statement: Most people, especially book lovers, consider many based-on-books movies are disappointing and are not well representing the original story or idea conveyed by the books or the authors.

Outline
I.    Most people, especially book lovers, consider many based-on-books movies are disappointing and are not well representing the original story or idea conveyed by the books or the authors.
II.    Not all of people find that the famous, or infamous, based-on-book movies are as they expected from the book.
III.    There is a frequent tendency that based-on-book movies are extremely different from the book related to the idea.
IV.    Counterargument: Movie is interesting, which causes people refer to the book.
V.    Conclusion (refute the counterargument)

Don’t Judge A Book by its Movie

Do you find one thing in common when you are given with these kinds of titles: Harry Potter? Lord of the Rings? The Godfather? Da Vinci Code? Pride and Prejudice? And many more. Yes, they are the titles of movies! Some are box-office ones; some others are not gaining the same success. However, do you know that they have been adapted from books or novels? It means that there are people who have already known or even read them, those who already have had their own interpretation or imagination about the story. Most people, especially book lovers, consider many based-on-books movies are disappointing and are not well representing the original story or idea conveyed by the books or the authors.

Not all of people find that the famous, or infamous, based-on-book movies are as they expected from the book. There have been some great movies made from books that typically aggrieve the readers because they are not “just like the book.” Movies only give little to viewer’s imaginations. Conversely, when you read, you are crating your own creative sense or imagination on the story, the characters, the settings, or even some memorable moments or words. Sometimes the movie versions do not always get in the way you would want it. For example, most people consider Tom Hanks was not the proper portrayal of Robert Langdon in “Da Vinci Code” movie version.

There is also a frequent tendency that based-on-book movies are extremely different from the book related to the original idea. Sometimes the movie versions just do not adopt the author’s main point, just take it lightly, or even worse, ignore it due to the director’s own interpretation. In addition, we often see numbers of deletion if the material (s) in a book (that considered important by the readers) and adding new material (s) that not created by the author. To name some examples are the movie versions of “The Scarlet Letter” and “Lord of the Rings.” In the latter movie, the example is the important battle in the Shire at the end of the book was deleted in the movie, while new material was added like Saruman’s death by falling from the tower of Isengard.

Certain objections are, of course, considered that sometimes movie versions “are still better than the books.” The reason is because movie is easier due to its visual aids, especially for those who have not read or even not really prefer of reading. In fact, movie versions cause people referring to the books. There are people who do not feel like reading books and think movies can explain more and the viewer can get a better view (once again, due to the visual aid). Moreover, there is also a tendency that a book is becoming popular after its movie version released and gained success. Also, there are some exceptional directors who are able to make a book even a greater movie, and sometimes we can or have to let ourselves to watch the creation of someone else’s imagination.   

After all, to some, a movie is still better than a book, although it just that it is not the faithful interpretation of the book. Highly elaborate and sophisticated sets or visual effects may be wonderful, but they do not give loyal portrayal of your own interpretation. You may find yourself disappointed by the movie versions that do not live up your imagination. To sum up, there is no way a based-on-book movie can ever be good as your own imagination.





And here's what I got.

Big Cities’ Appeal

Expository Essay


Topic: Urbanization
Thesis Statement: The urbanization phenomenon has some certain effects such as on population, employment, and life condition.

Outline
I.    Introduction
II.    The movement trend of people to the big cities causes the increase and decrease in population.
III.    One other effect of urbanization is in the area of employment.
IV.    Urbanization also has a role in changing people’s life condition.
V.    Conclusion

Big Cities’ Appeal

The term urbanization refers to the movement trend of people, especially rural people, to big cities. For example, there is an annual huge wave of people who come to Jakarta after Idul Fitri or Lebaran Day. Their common reason is to look for a better living. Most of them are unskilled labours who merely attracted by the glamorous offers shown in TV, to easily get job and money. As a result, big cities are being increasingly crowded. Generally speaking, the urbanization phenomenon has some certain effects, such as on population, employment, and life condition.

Movement trend of people to the big cities causes the increase and decrease in population. This flow is mostly in form of human resources drain, from many different areas, with their very own cultural backgrounds. Therefore, cities are being overpopulated and diversified. At the same time, rural areas or home areas are becoming more under-populated and underdeveloped or stagnant.

One other effect of urbanization is in the area of employment. As said earlier, the flow is mostly in form of human resources drain, with their different educational backgrounds. Most of them are unskilled labours that only rely on their luck. There is also a shift in their field of employment. For instance, the previously village farmers are doing different kinds of job after coming to cities. This creates many new occupations in order to be survived, and on the contrary, increases the number of unemployment. The latter will lead to many inconsiderate ways of making money found in the dark side of big cities, such as human trafficking, drugs trading, etc. On the other hand, rural areas are lacking of human resources to explore and develop their natural resources.

Urbanization also has a role in changing people’s life condition. Some of them become successful in a short of time, while others have to struggle for years. However, only small number of them is able to enjoy the convenient life. In contrast, most are living in shortages and hardships, even miseries and being another problem to the cities. The worse thing is that they keep on insisting to live there, regardless their poor condition, instead of coming back to their villages.

To conclude, urbanization trend has its own positive and negative effects on people, livelihoods, the cities, and the home regions themselves. Big cities always have their charms to attract various kinds of people. In spite of this, as young well-informed generation, we should think in different and creative ways to develop our region or locals to be able to keep up with big cities. Recent local autonomy provision can be an opportunity to stop human resources drain and can help us to utilize our resources for more meaningful and better life.    

coffeeholism

Writing Class II – Making Essays

Sari Susanti / 4110004

School of Foreign Languages, Salatiga

September 29, 2011

Coffeeholism

Coffee is one of the most familiar things we have in our daily life. In other words, we can find it in many different places all around the globe. For example, in cafes along the bistro area in French or small Acehnese coffee stalls in Indonesia. The purpose is also varied. Some young metropolis people have it as a habit, whereas Javanese people use it as a means to socialize. Drinking coffee habit can globally be ascribed to various aspects, such as personal interest, cultural sides, and lifestyles.

The way people enjoying coffee depend on their personal interest. First, it means that they choose this beverage as their favourite instead of tea, for example, or many other beverages. Second, the interest here can be referred to personal tastes. Some people demand high quality brand of coffee, while others prefer the aroma of home-made ground ones. Some like Arabica better than Robusta, roasted or not. Some like it black, some add it with milk or cream. Even, instant coffee is also popular. Therefore, personal tastes really play role or influence the drinking coffee habit.

Drinking coffee cannot be separated from several cultural sides. Coffee has widely known in many countries for centuries. Therefore, it explains why coffee or drinking coffee is really attached to many cultures. Since the old times, coffee has been culturally served as the way of socializing – to welcome or honour guest – as found in the Middle East and some Asian nations. In other places, Europe and America, people are used to wake up in the morning with a cup of coffee, before and after having breakfast, or before going to work. This old culture is also found in Indonesia, for example in Aceh and Manggar-Belitung, since the old Chinese traders used coffee stalls as place to meet, talk, and do business. It is also true in many other continents that coffee or drinking coffee is highly linked to culture.

Nowadays, coffee drinking is becoming a lifestyle. It especially can be seen in big cities, the places where modern urban people live. This trend particularly affects young cosmopolitans due to the increasing number of coffee shops. Recently, we see more people spend their time in a coffee shop, whether just sitting, reading or working with their computers, while enjoying a cup of hot (or iced) coffee. Also, we often see people walking and bringing a paper cup of coffee from Starbucks, for example. It can be said that we are witnessing, or perhaps experiencing, a growing trend in our society.

The trend of coffee shops indicates the growing interest in drinking coffee, especially the youngsters. Also, the booming business of franchised coffee houses enlivens this arena. They really serve the instant need of urban people in their hectic cosmopolitan life, even give more choices in types or tastes, and also comfort and atmosphere. To put in another way, this old culture has spread to various people, in different age levels, professions, and places. To sum up, drinking coffee crosses the boundaries of cultures, preferences, and also lifestyles.         


NOTE:

Above is my essay for Writing Class II. In this first phase, we should practice about:
1.    How to make a topic
2.    Brainstorming about the topic
3.    Decide our “thesis statement
4.    Make our “introduction, the body, and closing paragraph”

•      For the first week, we learned the theory if essay writing, types of essay, etc.

•      The next week, we tried to choose our topic, brainstorming, and narrowing our chosen topic.

•      We also could perform it at home, because Mr. Idea was not always around.

•      Thesis Statement is a sentence (not a topic or a noun or a noun phrase).

•      The third week, we make our “Introduction paragraph that contains our thesis statement, preferable at the last sentence of the paragraph”

•      After being checked, we continued with our “Body”

•      And the last week was for the “Closing Paragraph”

As you can see my TOPIC is: Coffee.
And as THESIS STATEMENT, I decided to be like this:

Drinking coffee habit can globally be ascribed to various aspects, such as personal interest, cultural sides, and lifestyles.

So in accordance to above thesis statement, I have to make THE BODY that encompasses three paragraphs which elaborate three main idea in my thesis statement: personal interest, cultural sides, and lifestyles, of course, related to coffee drinking habit.

The last paragraph is called CLOSING (CONCLUDING) PARAGRAPH.

Finish all, so I deserved to get this sign from my lecturer :D