Essays / Compare and contrast essay of The Stand vs. Outbreak [4]

I have to write a compare and contrast essay for my English final project. I read the book The Stand written by Stephen King. Now,I have to compare and contrast this novel with the movie Outbreak starring Dustin Hoffman,Morgan Freeman and Rene Russell. I have to find paradigms they have in common with one another as well as differences they share. I really need help and ideas in terms of finding solid and strong arguments for my essay. I hope that the information I provided was helpful. Thanks a lot!