Welcome to Today's Lesson: Comparison/Contrast

We're going to be comparing the movie, Citizen Kane, to the episode of The Simpsons, "Rosebud," which is a parody of Citizen Kane.

The purpose of this lesson is to highlight that a good comparison or contrast focuses on the specific similarities or differences between the works rather than on the works individually.

The comparison videos presented here are merely a visual metaphor, included here to help students compose a more traditional essay.

On to Step 1

Deciphering The Simpsons

Quote of the moment:

"The bee bit my bottom, and now my bottom's big!" - Homer, "Homer Goes to College"

Word of the moment:

pejorative

Last Updated: 1/25/07