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Similarities Between Twilight Zone And Hitchhiker
Many resemblances and distinctions can be made among the play “Hitch-hiker” and the video “Twilight Zone : Hitchhiker.” The video helps create a more explicit visualization that helps the viewer to better comprehend the main components of the story.
Each method of delivery, the video and skit, attains a variety of similarities such as the main conflict and related motives. The key comparison that can be made is the problem that a supposed ‘Hitchhiker’ is coming after the essential character. As quoted in the play “Hitch-hiker,” “ Watch for him the next time then. Keep watching. Keep your eyes peeled on the road. He’ll turn up again - maybe any minute now.” The tone the author is trying to surpass is clearly nervousness and arising fear. They

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