Without Consent "In films murders are always very clean. ... These are the words of Alfred Hitchcock, the genius director of the film Psycho. ... The black and white film allows for a focus on Norman's clothes. ... Visibly distraught, vocalizing his horror, and covering her body with obvious reverence, the image of Normans actions convey caring and almost evoke a sense of pity from the audience. ... Hitchcock is a master craftsman of film. ...

• Word Count: 606
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

His films earned him the reputation of being the "master of suspense", and after viewing two of his more popular films, Psycho and The Birds, it is evident why. ... He hunted all over the famous Wardour Street trying to obtain a position in film-making. ... Hitchcock always prided himself as being the total film-maker, planning and having total control over every aspect of his films, from casting to publicity. ... North By Northwest to this point had gone where no other film had gone before. ... Psycho is a film that takes place more in the mind of the viewer than on the screen. ...

• Word Count: 2467
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

"Rebecca" by Daphen Du Maurier This book takes place in the 19th century. There are a lot of different characters in this book. Some of them have very small parts, but they show you things about the major people in the book. Rebecca was a very admired person in her town. Everyone loved her and adored her. ...

• Word Count: 2965
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School