Explore how the narratives of the films you have studied influence your response to key characters

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paper1: ofotcn, vertigo, fishtank, kevin


Paper 2: pl
cog
mwamc
apdn
pf

Narrative theories:

3-act structure

Todorov equilibrium

Propp

Binary opposition

Oedipal

Character Arc

-Choose 3 scenes for each film:

Fishtank: Mia at the start, Mia at the end and Connor and Mia sex scene... to represent the 3 act structure or binary opposition in narrative.


The End Scene

The end scene represents the resolution of the character arc of Eva
Eva has finally accepted the role of motherhood and taken on her duty.



The reconciliation scene in the end of 'We Need to Talk about Kevin' allows the spectator to sympathise with Eva; this is what Eva as the narrator intended for how the spectator to respond. The closeups of Eva and long cuts suture the spectator into the scene, combined with the desaturated colour. The lack of warmth within the colour palette allows the spectator to gain insight into how Kevin has come to the sombre realisation that he regrets his actions. Eva as a narrator, wants the audience to view Kevin as the perpetrator and herself as the victim. Specifically, the closeups of Eva allow the spectator to be under the illusion of being at a close proximity to her; therefore, the spectator is able to discover her conflicted emotions of both love and hate toward Kevin and feel connected to her character. This provokes the spectator's sympathetic reaction to the character of Eva.  The lack of non diegetic background sound provides the spectator with a greater depth of emotional intensity, as it brings the spectator in touch with Eva's real perspective of the scene, therefore allowing the spectator to sympathise with the emotionally draining situation.


 There is a sense of conflict throughout, binary opposition and disruption of the equilibrium of the family. This point in the film represents the moment wherein we see a new sense of equilibrium compared between the rest of the film. Balance between Eva and Kevin.



In fishtank, Joanne has her role as a mother of Mia taken from her.




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