Question

While viewing the selected scenes from each film, fill in the chart by taking notes on each of the performances. You will use these notes to assist you in writing your essay. Use the "How to Describe a Character" sheet for assistance.

Scenes ⇓ & Version ⇒ Play Poiter Combs Eggs scene describe the scene from the book How does this version compare to the book? What is your opinion of this interpretation? What is your opinion of Poitier’s portrayal of Walter in this scene?

Options:
A) Yes, the version closely matches the book's depiction.
B) No, the version deviates significantly from the book.
C) Partially, some aspects align with the book, others differ.
D) The version's comparison to the book is inconclusive.

Answer 1

The student is asked to describe a scene from a book and compare it to the film version, as well as provide their opinion on the actor's portrayal. When giving their opinion on Poitier's portrayal of Walter, the student should provide their personal assessment of the actor's performance in this scene.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the given question, the student is asked to describe the scene from the book and compare it to the version they watched. They are also asked to give their opinion on Poitier's portrayal of Walter. This question is related to analyzing and evaluating a performance.

Regarding the comparison between the version and the book, the student needs to determine if the version closely matches the book's depiction, deviates significantly from the book, partially aligns with the book, or if the comparison is inconclusive. When giving their opinion on Poitier's portrayal of Walter, the student should provide their personal assessment of the actor's performance in this scene.