Storytelling Presentation
Transcript: Storytelling presentation Lydia Evans Books The Help About the book About the book Written by Kathryn Stockett in 2019 About African Americans working in white households in Jackson, Mississippi, during the early 1960s. what it means to me what it means to me The main character, Skeeter, is what got me wanting to go into journalism. Her bravery and desire to not be "the norm" inspired me more than I had/still have ever been. After reading this book, I knew I wanted to make a career out of making a difference, I just didn't know how. Movies The mummy what it means to me what it means to me I grew up watching it (I know-obviously I'll be weird idolizing this movie as a kid) This movie is what got me interested in learning more about Ancient Egypt. In my opinion, it's the best kind of movie-fiction with sprinkles of fun facts. My desire to know more about Ancient Egypt eventually led to me aspiring to be a writer. tv series immortal Egypt what it means to me what it means to me This show helped me dive deeper into learning more about Egypt. In a weird way, it inspired me to continue on the path that I was on with writing. This show took me from wanting to write fiction and screen plays to wanting to explore and write and learn more about history. ghost story holidays About the story About the story (I feel like this one needs to be described) This movie/story goes through all the holidays (hence the name) like Easter, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Christmas, etc. But it's all themed horror stories-like the Easter bunny steals little kids, a girl cuts out a bully's heart because her swim coach's heart is failing (yeah, I know-gruesome to most). what it means to me what it means to me I love this story because of the creativity. It's truly storytelling at its finest. Taking things that most people think about in passing, or plan the season out for, and putting a completely new twist on it. Whenever I have writer's block, or any type of creative block, I watch this movie. But not because it's my "go-to" or relaxes me, but reminds me that there is always a story to go along with something. You just have to look in the right spots. commercial dove real beauty campaign what it means to me what it means to me I seriously cannot say enough about this campaign. It is one of the most meaningful (to me) campaigns I have ever seen. This inspired me not only personally, but professionally as well, by stirring up a desire to go out and change the world, starting with myself. For someone who struggles with self esteem and self image issues, seeing these things brought to light led me to try to help do the same thing in any way that I can. operas The phantom of the opera/ repo! the genetic opera the phantom of the opera what it means to me This was the first show that I ever saw in person. The story behind it is unique-it is truly one of a kind and started a huge trend of opera in mainstream. This had a huge impact on my life because it started my love for opera and even classical music. repo! the genetic opera what it means to me This is another example of how far storytelling can get you. This is another one of those that helps me see that there's always a story to be told. This movie helped me to see that if you have a story to tell, you can tell it in any format you want, as long as you believe in yourself enough, and work hard enough. animated movie beauty and the beast what it means to me what it means to me Honestly, who doesn't love this movie? (If you don't, leave. I don't need that kind of negativity in my life.) This was the first princess movie that I actually liked (even as a kid). Being a kid with confidence issues, and my head always in a book, this movie showed me that it isn't about looks, but about what's on the inside. (Wish it would have more of an impact like that on me lol) local lore local lore the local lore legend This is a story that all the kids on my bus used to talk about. Right down the road from where I lived, there was this old abandoned house. The "local lore" (or more of what was really more of kids being kids) was that an old lady lived there. She found out her husband was cheating on her, killed him, then killed herself; no one found them for weeks. "She still haunts the house to this day." To this day, I still don't know the actual story behind the house. I'm doubtful that the gossip is true, but who knows. This is the first story-telling "conspiracy" that I was a part of. (Sorry South Georgia)