Starter: Black Bag (Rizla Game)… which stock
character?
Ask them questions about their role
in the story & guess who they are – Generic Stock Character activity
C What role am I
B What is my purpose in the film
(stock character)?
A
What message or ideas does my character express
Present New Information
New Info
What is the CHN quiz – what is this an
example of?
Donkey Kong
Mario Princess
30 second bunnies star wars
Dark Knight sweeded
In Mentor Pairs – quiz on Classic Hollywood Narrative
New
Info/Construct Meaning
Narrative Structure: an introduction
(H) Group 1: Psychological Motivation & Opposition & Conflict
Characters & Roles V for Vendetta
Video Interview with the main characters (interrogation in character)
(M) Group 2: Equilibrium Disequilibrium Resolution & Cause
& Effect
Narrative Structure 1 Todorov
Map out the plot into the structure, along
with the C&E scenes and explain the links (Popplet)
(L) Group 3: Propp & Stock Characters – do they confirm/challenge?
Narrative 3: Characters & Propp
(S&C) http://leighmediaasfilm.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/characters-roles-v-for-vendetta.html
Talking Stock Characters for the
film…how they do and don’t conform
Carousel & check your answers:
Apply to demonstrate: A 1 paragraph conclusion of V's use of Narrative conventions email me
Justify to what extent V
for Vendetta conforms to Classic Hollywood Narrative
Explain how and why the
film subverts Classic Hollywood
Narrative conventions to convey the message?
New
Info: Narrative & Editing Juxtaposition
& Cross Cutting
Rocky 4 Training & Godfather
Baptism Scene
How do they use editing to create
Narrative meaning?
Create Meaning:
Annotate
the clips to analyse techniques & meaning characters
~Domino,
eveys awakening, clunky story, opening getting ready
Review:
Kuleshov Technique: make your own (in 2s)
Checklist:
ReplyDelete- 3 Act Structure - If it follows 3 act structure then it must have equilibrium and disruption – so analyse this, how does this motivate the heroes journey and reward – what is their reward – analysis of meaning (ie redemption?) V IS the disruption? Evey is the resolution? What is the equilibrium and why establish this as 'normal' – how does this focus our attention on the themes of the film?
- Cause/Effect – analysis of this relationship, if this is all V plan then all characters are being manipulated by him. Is this the typical hero? Why does Evey act? Why does V want revenge and how come he has superpowers? What is the effect of his sacrifice - the people wearing masks?
- Character driven/motivation - Theo decides to act for what reason – is he moving the plot forward or do things just happen to him? V is psychologically damaged as is Evey who he tortures. Is this typical for a hero?
- Opposition & Conflict - clearly defined by the protagonist & antagonist. Is this the case with V - are the boundaries between who is the antagonist clear, V is manipulating everyone? Who is the antagonist in Children of Men? Who is the real antagonist in V?
- Positive Resolution & Closure – how are our protagonists rewarded for their journey? Is there a sense of closure and are we comfortable with this or is it open ended – what do you read into this and why have they left it like this? Any loose ends not tied up you are not satisfied with – what about the uprising and the state of England? What about the future of humanity? The public have been manipulate by the Norsefire party and now by V. Are they not just as sheeplike? Why does the army not open fire?
- Verisimilitude (believable realism), why does this film end in the celebration of terrorism? How are these characters & situations anchored in 'reality', conspiracy theories.