1. Heart of Darkness vs. Apocalypse Now
Just as West Side Story was derived from the classic Romeo and Juliet, Coppola's interpretation of Conrad's novel is not without distinction or differences. ... Both the movie and the book introduce Kurtz with an air of intrigue and mystique. ... Kurtz retains part of his anonymity in both the book and movie. ... It is evident the movie made use of the dehumanization employed in the book. ... The movie's creators had no intention of recreating the book in film. ...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate