This week I began doing some research about werewolves and
the possible story lines that I can create. When looking at different sources,
it seems that Wikipedia offers the most about the background and origin of
werewolves. I want to have that solid origin foundation for my story. While I
am going to create made up story lines, I want to avoid getting too ridiculous
with my stories. I want to stay somewhat true to the regular nature of
werewolves for accuracy. I also want to incorporate the stories I found at http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/werewolf.html#bartsch182.
The first storyline that I am interested in creating
involves a man and his escape from a werewolf. I am drawing some inspiration from
the old folklore and modern horror movies. I could also tell it in the style of
“The Most Dangerous Game” book.
The second storyline that I want to create involves a high
school student and his transformation into a werewolf. It would document the
life of the student as he deals with the struggles of finding out how to
balance his new second life. I am drawing some inspiration from the Michael J.
Fox film. I think I would use the first person narrative style. Teen Wolf Wikipedia
The third story that I want to create draws inspiration from
two different sources. The first source is a folktale from http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/werewolf.html#bartsch182.
The story involves a woman in an impoverished area that always somehow has a
plentiful supply of meat. I want to combine this with the classic tale of Robin
Hood and create a story about a werewolf that provides for the impoverished in
his village. I think this could be really unique and fun.
I am certainly open to any and all suggestions and feedback.
I think there are multiple ways that I could take any of these stories. I am
looking forward to modifying them and solidifying what kind of story I actually
want to tell. It could be something serious, funny, or both. I think this topic
will be fun to work on during the semester.
(A photo of a cartoon werewolf character. Source: Wikipedia Commons)
Hi Jake
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great project topic! I am currently reading a book about werewolves called wolfen and its really cool! I like the idea of a werewolf being a philanthropist and helping those in need like robin hood. I'm sure there will a lot of room to improvise and create your own unique story with that as your inspiration. Good luck!