A novel is a book. It is a way of telling a story through text. A film on the other hand can be seen. It tells a story through moving images. There are a number of similarities between a film and a novel.

   A film on the other hand can be seen. It gives is a clear image of the story. We do not need to use our imagination.

   A film brings story to life as it is based on clear visual images. It can be easier to understand.

In a film the action develops much faster and the viewer has to use more of their senses. Where as in a novel the reader has to use their imagination.

   One advantages of a film could be that its easier to understand but it does not allow our imagination. It is different to a novel because the reader has to use their imagination.

   One of the advantages of a novel is that ther are more and description. It is different to a film where the viewer where the uses their senses.

In the film of mice and men starts of with the opening titles. The opening shots are dark and hear the sounds of a train moving slowly. We see chinker of light and the camera moves to a close up on George who looks sad. While this is going on the background music is also sad with the sound of a piano, violin and harp. As the viewers we feel sad.

   Suddenly the picture changes to a girl running. The music starts to get louder. It is daytime and the woman is wearing a red dress. The camera changes from the girl to George and Lennie running away.

   The music continues to get louder. We hear dogs barking. The pictures change to show what is happening to both people. This all adds to the build up of tension and excitement. George and Lennie hide in the river. The music becomes quiet and the sound fades away. All we can hear is the sound of the men looking for them. George and Lennie quietly creep away.

   The picture changes to night fall. There is no music just the sound of a train.