This theme explores how myths, legends and classic works are reinvented over time. 

It looks at the way artists, writers and filmmakers adapt old stories, characters and traditions for new audiences. 

You will also think about how these new versions reflect changes in society, values and beliefs. 

Through different texts, images and cultural works, you will discover why people continue to recreate the past and how old stories can take on new meanings.

Check you understand all the vocabulary before doing the activities.

myth ► a traditional story that explains beliefs, origins or natural events, often involving gods or supernatural beings.

legend ► a traditional story about a person or event that may be partly based on historical facts.

fairy tale ► an imaginative traditional story involving magic, fantastic characters or extraordinary events.

classic work ► a well-known and influential work of literature, art or cinema that remains important over time.

cowboy myth ► the idealised image of the cowboy as an independent, heroic figure of the American frontier.

source material ► the original book, story, play or other work used as the basis for a new creation.

original work ► the first version of a creative work before it is adapted or transformed.

adaptation ► a version of a work that has been changed to suit a different medium, audience or context.

screen adaptation ► a film or television version of a book, play or other original work.

retelling ► a new version of an existing story, often told in a different way.

reinterpretation ► a new way of understanding, presenting or giving meaning to an existing work.

remake ► a new film or production based closely on an earlier version.

reboot ► a new version of an existing story or series that starts it again with a fresh direction.

reinvention ► the process of changing something significantly to give it a new form or identity.

modernisation ► the process of updating an older work, idea or setting to make it more contemporary.

parody ► a humorous imitation of a work, style or genre, often used to criticise or make fun of it.

archetype ► a typical and recurring character, symbol or situation found in many stories and cultures.

stereotype ► a fixed and oversimplified idea about a particular type of person or group.

representation ► the way a person, group, idea or event is shown or portrayed in a work.

plot ► the main sequence of events that make up the story of a book, play or film.

setting ► the time and place in which a story takes place.

point of view ► the perspective from which a story is told or an event is presented.

film industry ► the businesses and people involved in producing, distributing and promoting films.

Hollywood studio system ► the system in which major Hollywood studios controlled film production, distribution and actors.

cultural influence ► the effect that a culture, idea or artistic work has on people, society or other cultures.

to adapt ► to change a work so that it can be used in a different form, medium or context.

to reinterpret ► to understand or present an existing work, idea or story in a new way.

to reinvent ► to change something considerably in order to make it appear new or different.

to challenge conventions ► to question or reject established rules, traditions or usual ways of doing things.

to reflect social change ► to show or represent changes taking place in society.

Do the activities to memorize your vocabulary better!