Final Examination

English 347, Winter, 2002

As we have seen in this course, both Steven Spielberg and Clint Eastwood tend to return to the same themes, narrative patterns and character types in one film after another. Answer each of the essays below in a two-page (600 word) essay). Please support your arguments with specific references to the text.

1. How is Clint Eastwood's interest in a hero who redeems a past failure or frustrated ambition reflected in these very different characters:

2. What virtue do these Steven Spielberg characters share that sets them apart from their more "respectable" and moralistic adversaries?

Feel free to include characters not listed above in framing your answer if you wish, but you must discuss the listed characters.

All exams are due no later than 10:00 AM on Friday, January 25, 2002

If you have any questions concerning the exam, please contact me at landon@gl.umbc.edu .