A SOAP is a rhetorical guide that helps the writer grasp the precise nature of a work.

A SOAP is a rhetorical guide that helps the writer grasp the precise nature of a work. Your SOAP can be broken down as follows:

Subject = The Fall of The House of Usher and the Netflix adaption of the same name created by Mike Flanagan
Occasion = An analysis that demonstrates the student’s ability to critically think and examine the literary works studied/film viewed
Audience = Your instructor
Purpose = The purpose will be to analyze the literature and its corresponding film
The following work should be at least three typed pages (double-spaced) in Times New Roman, size 12 font. Margins should not exceed one-inch on any side.

task: Write in which you specifically focus on the genre of horror as expressed through the short story The Fall of The House of Usher and the screen adaption The Fall of The House of Usher (Netflix) created by Mike Flanagan.

First, analyze the novel. How does King present his characters and the story in a way that builds suspense and fear in the reader?

Then, analyze the film. How would you describe the way this film was shot? How does Kubrick’s direction instill fear in the viewer? How does the editing (the various shots, cuts, etc.) also demonstrate the genre of horror?

This is not a reaction piece, it is analytical by nature. Therefore, you should avoid using the first-person (I, me, my, etc.) in your work. Approach the subject matter from a third-person perspective, like a critic.

Your work should begin with a strong introduction to provide context on what the work will be about. The introduction should end with your thesis statement.

The body of this work should address the questions above. Of course, you can further elaborate and explore both the literature and film as you see fit. Make sure you organize the body in a way that makes sense.

Conclude strongly. What is the takeaway of this work? What should the audience have learned? And why is this important? Leave the audience on a thoughtful note.

Don’t forget: Avoid using close-out words that are vague and general (nice, interesting, fun, great, etc.). Use specific examples from the literary selections and film to make your point. Also, this work is by no means to be a summarization of the literary works or film. You are making an argument that is to be supported by examples from the story. Summarization is not necessary.