Sleepy Hollow Video Questions

Name: ________________________________ Date: ____________________ Period: _______ “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” Video Discussion Questions Was the sequence of events any different in the movie and printed versions? Do you think the filmmakers’ decisions about sequencing were wise? Why or why not? Which character differed most dramatically from the way you imagined him or her in the original work? Do you like or dislike the change? Explain. Were the characters in this video more believable and real for you than the characters in the book? Why or why not? Does the choice of color complement the mood which the author of the work attempted to create? After viewing the film, which do you think would be more effective: black and white or color film? Explain. How does the setting (scenery) of the film impact your mood? Do you have a better understanding of the feelings the author wanted to portray after reading the play or watching the film? Why or why not?