High Plains Drifter To Be Remade

High Plains Drifter To Be Remade

You have just been hired by a Hollywood producer to pitch a modern-day version of High Plains Drifter. Who would play the characters? Where would you set the story? What plot changes would you make? Do you have a particular style in mind?

Symbols in High Plains Drifter

If painting the town red symbolized Hell, what other symbols did you notice in the movie? For instance, why do whips play such an important role? Do whips symbolize anything in particular? Give me 50-75 words of high-intensity, spell-checked, accurate prose.

Is There a Biblical Component to High Plains Drifter?

Yes or no. Explain your position.

Another Run at the Theme

Now that you've seen the movie, tell me what the theme is but don't say anything specific about the movie.

Is the Drifter Jim Duncan?

Yes or No. Give me three good reasons for your position.

Plot and Theme Subtext

Give me 50 +/- 10 words describing the religious angles you've noted thus far. By the way, use the built in spell checker.

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What is the Theme of HPD?

What do you think is going on? What is the overarching idea behind the movie? Don't confuse this question with the plot, which is in the next post.

Plot Summary

Just to help get it out of your system. Add some comments that flesh out the plot so far.

English 111: High Plains Drifter

Add your comments about the movie by clicking on "comments." Generalize on this first post then later we will get more specific.