English homework help. Film Analysis Assignment
 
Write an essay which details a character’s transformation (e.g., innocence to experience).
 
Analysis Focus:
 

• Choose the best 2-3 scenes which visually show the character transforming.

 

• Take notes on the specific scenes.  Look for visual support.  Although some summary may be necessary, be careful not to turn your analysis into merely a summary.  You must SHOW the selected scenes in vivid, concrete detail.  Recreate the scenes for the reader using descriptive language (be a writer !) and demonstrate the transformation through the scenes you describe. Show rather than tell.

 

• Remember, you are making a claim ( this character undergoes a transformation from XXX to XXX) and your descriptions of scenes must SUPPORT and PROVE your claim.

 

• Vividly describe your character the first time s/he appears on screen, so the reader can picture her/him before the analysis.  Show height, build, face, hair, how s/he carries him/herself, etc.

 

• Include 5 different technical terms about drama and film from the handout.

 
 

• Include at least 5 direct quotes from the film (mostly full quotes rather than partial quotes).  What does your character say that reveals his/her trait or transformation?  What do other characters say about this character which reveal transformation?

 

• Cite the film one time at its first mention in the introduction to indicate it as the primary source.  Use present tense for film action and your comments /analysis.

 

• Integrate two additional outside sources ( reviews of the film are fine) in the introduction

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