Statement
Kaitlin Sewell
Ms. Barklow
Monsters & Misfits
26 November 2018
For my adaptation, I will be looking at season 2 of the tv show Supernatural. The two main characters are Sam and Dean, two brothers who hunt down supernatural beings. Season two focuses on demons and how they can lead humans to do awful things by appealing to the dark urges that most humans have. One of the things they explore in that season is how Sam has psychic abilities, and he is fighting with these dark urges, and how he is a monster himself. I could explore that topic in my writing, but where one of the kids has some strange powers from his dad, Sam, and he has to fight against it, or possibly he abuses these powers that he has, and realizes what he has done too late. This leads into one of the course concepts of whether the creature or the human is the real monster. Just like how we were discussing the differences between the Creature and Frankenstein in Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein, I will be looking at how these characters are just as monstrous as the creatures they are fighting. It could also be a look at how good and evil is not necessarily black and white, and the lines can be easily blurred, especially in the midst of a war.
Another course concept I will be looking at is the loss of child innocence. One of the changes I will be making in my adaptation is the main characters. Instead of Sam and Dean, the main characters will be their children. By writing from the perspective of children and teenagers instead of an adult, it gives a different view on the world from a child’s mind and imagination, and how their innocence gives them these different views. However, by the end, because of what they have had to go through, they will mature and gain experience about the world, but at the loss of that child innocence.
I really like how the show explores all the characters, and doesn’t make anyone out to be the perfect hero, especially the two main characters Sam and Dean. They make mistakes, they let their anger and hatred lead their decisions, which often ends up hurting other people. It shows how they are just human, and they are not perfect. I also like how the show explores different types of characters and monsters with different backgrounds that explain their reasoning for their actions. They know how to create empathy for certain characters, and create dislike for others in a creative and thoughtful way. One thing that I don’t like is how it is a bit hard for me to relate to the main characters of the show, Sam and Dean, because they are so much older, and have completely different life experiences from me. Although it does give a different perspective that I might not be able to have seen, it would make the show better to have some younger characters that younger audiences can relate to.
I think a sequel would be interesting because it could show how this kind of life had an impact on Sam and Dean as they get older, and whether the choices and sacrifices they made would have an impact on their future. I would change the characters because the story would be seen through different character’s eyes, thus giving the story a different perspective than if it was seen through Sam or Dean. I would also change perspectives between Sam and Dean, and their kids, showing how Sam and Dean can now understand their father and what he had to go through to keep them safe. That was a big struggle for Sam and Dean in their show, and stepping into their father’s shoes might help them have a better understanding of what it’s like to be in that position of trying to keep your children safe when you know the world is a dangerous place. I think I would keep the same time period, because I like how it shows the impact these monsters have on our generation, making it even more beneficial to the story to have kids from our generation as the main characters.
One central message I want to focus on is how we view all these different monsters as evil creatures, but maybe humans are the monstrous ones, causing misfits to become monsters in order to protect themselves against us. Another central message I want to focus on is being able to relate to younger audiences, like my peers who will be reading my story. While it is terrifying seeing adults or strangers become monsters, it is even more terrifying to see people your age, who seem like normal, everyday kids, become monsters as well. It reminds people that anyone can become monstrous when pushed far enough.
Ms. Barklow
Monsters & Misfits
26 November 2018
For my adaptation, I will be looking at season 2 of the tv show Supernatural. The two main characters are Sam and Dean, two brothers who hunt down supernatural beings. Season two focuses on demons and how they can lead humans to do awful things by appealing to the dark urges that most humans have. One of the things they explore in that season is how Sam has psychic abilities, and he is fighting with these dark urges, and how he is a monster himself. I could explore that topic in my writing, but where one of the kids has some strange powers from his dad, Sam, and he has to fight against it, or possibly he abuses these powers that he has, and realizes what he has done too late. This leads into one of the course concepts of whether the creature or the human is the real monster. Just like how we were discussing the differences between the Creature and Frankenstein in Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein, I will be looking at how these characters are just as monstrous as the creatures they are fighting. It could also be a look at how good and evil is not necessarily black and white, and the lines can be easily blurred, especially in the midst of a war.
Another course concept I will be looking at is the loss of child innocence. One of the changes I will be making in my adaptation is the main characters. Instead of Sam and Dean, the main characters will be their children. By writing from the perspective of children and teenagers instead of an adult, it gives a different view on the world from a child’s mind and imagination, and how their innocence gives them these different views. However, by the end, because of what they have had to go through, they will mature and gain experience about the world, but at the loss of that child innocence.
I really like how the show explores all the characters, and doesn’t make anyone out to be the perfect hero, especially the two main characters Sam and Dean. They make mistakes, they let their anger and hatred lead their decisions, which often ends up hurting other people. It shows how they are just human, and they are not perfect. I also like how the show explores different types of characters and monsters with different backgrounds that explain their reasoning for their actions. They know how to create empathy for certain characters, and create dislike for others in a creative and thoughtful way. One thing that I don’t like is how it is a bit hard for me to relate to the main characters of the show, Sam and Dean, because they are so much older, and have completely different life experiences from me. Although it does give a different perspective that I might not be able to have seen, it would make the show better to have some younger characters that younger audiences can relate to.
I think a sequel would be interesting because it could show how this kind of life had an impact on Sam and Dean as they get older, and whether the choices and sacrifices they made would have an impact on their future. I would change the characters because the story would be seen through different character’s eyes, thus giving the story a different perspective than if it was seen through Sam or Dean. I would also change perspectives between Sam and Dean, and their kids, showing how Sam and Dean can now understand their father and what he had to go through to keep them safe. That was a big struggle for Sam and Dean in their show, and stepping into their father’s shoes might help them have a better understanding of what it’s like to be in that position of trying to keep your children safe when you know the world is a dangerous place. I think I would keep the same time period, because I like how it shows the impact these monsters have on our generation, making it even more beneficial to the story to have kids from our generation as the main characters.
One central message I want to focus on is how we view all these different monsters as evil creatures, but maybe humans are the monstrous ones, causing misfits to become monsters in order to protect themselves against us. Another central message I want to focus on is being able to relate to younger audiences, like my peers who will be reading my story. While it is terrifying seeing adults or strangers become monsters, it is even more terrifying to see people your age, who seem like normal, everyday kids, become monsters as well. It reminds people that anyone can become monstrous when pushed far enough.