Write a research paper analysing one of the following: The Big Lebowski, Raising Arizona, or Annie Hall. Your original post should fall between at least 250-275 words. You may not use any outside sources for this assignment. You must cite Knight’s article three times (for instructions on citation methods, please see the syllabus).
Prompt: To answer the following, choose a comedy film, preferably one from the suggested list: Annie Hall, Raising Arizona, or The Big Lebowski. Analyze your film selection in light of Deborah Knight’s treatment of tragedy and comedy (chapter 49).
Is the film tragedy, comedy or both? How does it treat the tragic elements of the narrative? Is the central protagonist an outsider? If so, how does this attribute to the comedic and/or tragic elements of the film? Does it elicit pity or fear – if so, how? Does the film have any ethical value?
