This essay performs multiple tasks. On the one hand the narrative structure
of Frank Capra’s “It’s a wonderful life”, directed in 1947 shall be worked out.
It’s intended to show how meaning is created in this movie through an
understanding of its specific narrative structure.
On the other hand, this essay will include several central ideas from
contemporary texts in narrative theory, like William Simon for example.
Index
1. Introduction
2. Significance today
3. Storyline
4. Reception
5. The movie in sequences
5.1 General Overview
5.2 George Bailey’s youth
5.3 George stuck in Bedford Falls
5.4 George in trouble
5.5 Clarence’s appearance
5.6 A parallel universe
5.7 Everything back to normal and a happy ending
6. Conclusion
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