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What are the conventions of historical fiction? - Coggle Diagram
What are the conventions of historical fiction?
What is historical fiction?
Is based on true historical events
Features characters, places, events and experiences
A literary genre in which the narrative of a work is set in the past
Narrator Perspective
The point of view from which the story is told.
This point of view also sets the tone of the story in the film
Source:
https://iwitness.usc.edu/sfi/Documents/Promise/ElementsofHistorical%20Fiction.pdf
Settings
Identifies the authentic historical time period and
geographical location(s) that the film portrays.
Conflict
The main characters are involved in a dilemma that is connected to historical events captured in the film.
The protagonist(s) in the film experience(s) both internal conflict and external conflict.
Internal conflict is experienced when the protagonist suffers inwardly
External conflict is caused by the surrounding environment the protagonist finds himself or herself in.
Characterization
This references how characters are portrayed throughout the film
Through dialogue, physical appearance, and interactions
with other characters, viewers can understand
the characters connection to the historical period of the film.
Imagery
This is used to add to the visuals of the film.
These include symbols, colors, objects, etc… that stand for more than their literal meaning and represent something more
Characters
Characters may be fictional while others may be based on true historical figures who lived during the time period
Protagonist – The leading character(s) in a fictional work.
Antagonist – Characters that actively oppose or act
hostile toward the protagonist(s) or the film’s resolution.
Theme
The main idea(s) or message(s) of a story portrayed in the film.
The theme can be explicitly stated or implied.
Plot
These events can be based on true historical scenarios or can be fictional.
The plot is the foundation of a story and is composed of five main elements
Introduction
Rising action
Climax
Falling action
Resolution
The sequence of events that make up the story of the film