The Notebook Through Different Perspectives: An Ecranisation Study - UDiNus Repository

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE OF TITLE .........................................................................................

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STATEMENT OF ORIGINALITY ..................................................................

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STATEMENT OF PUBLICATION.................................................................

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ADVISOR`S APPROVAL.............................................................................

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PAGE OF APPROVAL ................................................................................

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MOTTO ....................................................................................................

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DEDICATION ............................................................................................

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .............................................................................

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TABLE OF CONTENTS...............................................................................

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LIST OF FIGURES ......................................................................................

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LIST OF TABLES ........................................................................................

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ABSTRACT ................................................................................................

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CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................

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1.1 Background of the Study ...................................................................

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1.2 Statement of the Problem.................................................................

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1.3 Scope of the Study ............................................................................

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1.4 Objective of the Study .......................................................................

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1.5 Significance of the Study ...................................................................

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1.6 Thesis Organization ...........................................................................

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CHAPTER 2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE.......................................

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2.1 Previous Research .............................................................................

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2.2. Intrinsic Element ..............................................................................

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2.2.1 Character ..............................................................................

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2.2.2 Conflict .................................................................................

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2.2.3 Plot .......................................................................................

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2.2.3 Setting ..................................................................................

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2.3 Extrinsic Element ...............................................................................

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2.3.1 Adaptation in Literature .......................................................

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2.3.2 Ecranisation ..........................................................................

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CHAPTER 3. RESEARCH METHOD ............................................................


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3.1 Research Design ................................................................................

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3.2 Source Data .......................................................................................

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3.3 Unit of Analysis..................................................................................

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3.4 Technique of Data Collection ............................................................

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3.5 Technique of Data Analysis ...............................................................


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CHAPTER 4. DISCUSSION .........................................................................

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4.1 General Description of Main Character ............................................

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4.1.1 Strong ...................................................................................

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4.1.2 Tough....................................................................................

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4.1.3 Care ......................................................................................


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4.1.4 Sincere ..................................................................................

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4.1.5 Mature..................................................................................

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4.1.6 Patient ..................................................................................

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4.1.7 Loyal .....................................................................................

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4.1.8 Persistent..............................................................................


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4.1.9 Confident ..............................................................................

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4.1.10 Optimistic .............................................................................

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4.1.11 Brave.....................................................................................

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4.1.12 Trustworthy ..........................................................................

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4.1.13 Religious ...............................................................................


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4.1.14 Realistic ................................................................................

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4.1.15 Straightforward ....................................................................

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4.1.16 Sarcastic................................................................................

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4.2 Plot

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4.2.1 Exposition .............................................................................

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4.2.2 Rising Action .........................................................................

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4.2.3 Climax ...................................................................................

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4.2.4 Falling Action ........................................................................

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4.2.5 Resolution.............................................................................

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4.3 Conflict ..............................................................................................

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4.3.1 Internal Conflict....................................................................

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4.3.2 External Conflict ...................................................................

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4.3.2.1 Noah against Allie.................................................................

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4.3.2.2 Noah agai st Allie’s

other .................................................

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4.3.2.3 Noah against his children .....................................................

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4.3.2.4 Noah against Doctor.............................................................

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4.3.2.5 Noah against Nurse ..............................................................

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4.4 Settings ..............................................................................................

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4.4.1 Setting of Time .....................................................................

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4.4.2 Setting of Place.....................................................................

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4.4.3 Setting of Social ....................................................................

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4.4 Ecranisation in The Notebook ...........................................................

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CHAPTER 5. CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ........................................

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5.1 Conclusion .........................................................................................

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5.2 Suggestion .........................................................................................

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BIBLIOGRAPHY.........................................................................................

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APPENDICES ............................................................................................

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 4.1.1 Strong...................................................................................

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Figure 4.1.1A Strong ................................................................................

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Figure 4.1.1B Strong ................................................................................

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Figure 4.1.1C Strong ................................................................................

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Figure 4.1.2 Tough ...................................................................................

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Figure 4.1.2A Tough.................................................................................

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Figure 4.1.3 Care .....................................................................................

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Figure 4.1.4 Sincere .................................................................................

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Figure 4.1.4A Sincere ...............................................................................

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Figure 4.1.5 Mature .................................................................................

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Figure 4.1.5A Mature ...............................................................................

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Figure 4.1.6 Patient .................................................................................

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Figure 4.1.6A............................................................................................

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Figure 4.1.7 ..............................................................................................

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Figure 4.1.7A............................................................................................

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Figure 4.1.8 Persistent.............................................................................

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Figure 4.1.8A Persistent ..........................................................................

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Figure 4.1.8B Persistent ..........................................................................

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Figure 4.1.8C Persistent ..........................................................................

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Figure 4.1.9 Confident .............................................................................

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Figure 4.1.9A Confident ...........................................................................

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Figure 4.1.10 Optimistic ..........................................................................

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Figure 4.1.10A Optimistic........................................................................

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Figure 4.1.11 Brave..................................................................................

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Figure 4.1.12 Trustworthy........................................................................

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Figure 4.1.12A Trustworthy .....................................................................

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Figure 4.1.14 Realistic .............................................................................

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Figure 4.1.14A Realistic ..........................................................................

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Figure 4.1.14B Realistic...........................................................................

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Figure 4.1.15 Straightforward ..................................................................

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Figure 4.1.15A Straightforward ...............................................................

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Figure 4.1.15B Straightforward................................................................

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Figure 4.1.16 Sarcastic ............................................................................

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Figure 4.1.16A Sarcastic ..........................................................................

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Figure 4.2.1 Exposition ............................................................................

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Figure 4.2.1A Exposition ..........................................................................

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Figure 4.2.1B Exposition ..........................................................................

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Figure 4.2.1C Exposition ..........................................................................

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Figure 4.2.1D Exposition..........................................................................

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Figure 4.2.2 Rising Action ........................................................................

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Figure 4.2.2A Rising Action......................................................................

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Figure 4.2.2B Rising Action......................................................................

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Figure 4.2.2C Rising Action......................................................................

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Figure 4.2.2D Rising Action .....................................................................

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Figure 4.2.2E Rising Action ......................................................................

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Figure 4.2.2F Rising Action ......................................................................

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Figure 4.2.2G Rising Action .....................................................................

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Figure 4.2.2H Rising Action .....................................................................

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Figure 4.2.2I Rising Action .......................................................................

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Figure 4.2.2J Rising Action.......................................................................

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Figure 4.2.2K Rising Action ......................................................................

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Figure 4.2.2L Rising Action ......................................................................

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Figure 4.2.2M Rising Action ....................................................................

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Figure 4.2.3 Climax ..................................................................................

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Figure 4.2.3A Climax................................................................................

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Figure 4.2.3B Climax................................................................................

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Figure 4.2.3C Climax................................................................................

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Figure 4.2.4 Falling Action .......................................................................

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Figure 4.2.4A Falling Action .....................................................................

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Figure 4.2.5 Resolution............................................................................

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Figure 4.2.5A Resolution .........................................................................

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Figure 4.2.5B Resolution .........................................................................

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Figure 4.2.5C Resolution .........................................................................

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Figure 4.3.1 Internal Conflict...................................................................

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Figure 4.3.1A Internal Conflict ................................................................

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Figure 4.3.1B Internal Conflict ................................................................

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Figure 4.3.1C Internal Conflict.................................................................

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Figure 4.3.2.1 Noah against Allie ............................................................

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Figure 4.3.2.1A Noah against Allie ..........................................................

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Figure 4.3.2.1B Noah against Allie ..........................................................

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Figure 4.3.2.1C Noah against Allie ..........................................................

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Figure 4.3.2.3 Noah against his children .................................................

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Figure 4.3.2.3A Noah against his children...............................................

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Figure 4.3.2.4 Noah against Doctor.........................................................

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Figure 4.3.2.4A Noah against Doctor ......................................................

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Figure 4.3.2.5 Noah against Nurse ..........................................................

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Figure 4.3.2.5A Noah against Nurse........................................................

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Figure 4.4.1.1 Morning ............................................................................

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Figure 4.4.1.3 June 6th, 1940 ..................................................................

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Figure 4.4.1.3A June 6th, 1940................................................................

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Figure 4.4.1.4 Before Noon......................................................................

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Figure 4.4.1.4A Before Noon ...................................................................

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Figure 4.4.1.5 Dinner Time ......................................................................

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Figure 4.4.1.5A Dinner Time....................................................................

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Figure 4.4.1.6 Anniversary day/Night......................................................

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Figure 4.4.2.1 Creekside Extended Care Facility/Nursing Home.............

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Figure 4.4.2.2 New Bern/Seabrook..........................................................

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Figure 4.4.2.3 The Neuse River Festival/The Night Carnival...................

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Figure 4.4.2.4 Noah’s house/The Wi dsor Pla tatio ............................

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Figure 4.4.2.5 Brices Creek/The Creek ....................................................

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Figure 4.4.3.1 Low Class Society .............................................................

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Figure 4.4.3.1A Low Class Society ...........................................................

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Figure 4.4.3.1B Low Class Society ...........................................................

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Figure 4.4.3.1C Low Class Society ...........................................................

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Figure 4.4.3.2 High Class Society ............................................................

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Figure 4.4.3.2A High Class Society ..........................................................

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Figure 4.4.3.2B High Class Society ..........................................................

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Figure 4.5.1 Character .............................................................................

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Figure 4.5.1A Character ...........................................................................

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Figure 4.5.1B Character ...........................................................................

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Figure 4.5.1C Character ...........................................................................

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Figure 4.5.1D Character...........................................................................

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Figure 4.5.2 Plot.......................................................................................

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Figure 4.5.2A Plot ....................................................................................

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Figure 4.5.2B Plot ....................................................................................

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Figure 4.5.2C Plot ....................................................................................

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Figure 4.5.2D Plot ....................................................................................

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Figure 4.5.2E Plot.....................................................................................

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Figure 4.5.2F Plot.....................................................................................

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Figure 4.5.2G Plot ....................................................................................

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Figure 4.5.3 Conflict ................................................................................

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Figure 4.5.3A Conflict ..............................................................................

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Figure 4.5.4.1 Setting...............................................................................

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Figure 4.5.4.1A Setting ............................................................................

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Figure 4.5.4.1B Setting ............................................................................

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Figure 4.5.4.2 Setting...............................................................................

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Figure 4.5.4.3 Setting...............................................................................

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 4.1 General Description of Noah in The Notebook novel and film.......

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Table 4.2.1 Exposition in The Notebook novel and film .........................

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Table 4.2.2 Rising Action in The Notebook novel and film......................

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Table 4.2.1 Climax in The Notebook novel and film ...............................

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Table 4.2.4 Falling Action in The Notebook novel and film ....................

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Table 4.2.5 Resolution in The Notebook novel and film .........................

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Table 4.3.2 External Conflicts in The Notebook novel and film ..............

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Table 4.4.1 Setting of Time in The Notebook novel and film .................

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Table 4.4.2 Setting of Place in The Notebook novel and film .................

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Table 4.5 Ecranisation in The Notebook novel and film..........................

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