Narrative notes
Revenge narrative
Narrative enigma, never resolved
ambiguous conclusion
3 separate narratives
Does not completely follow Todorov's theory however it is arguable that his theory applies to the mini narratives within the film
A series of mini disruptions to the 5 act structure:
1) Narrative is an important element of Tarrantino's film, Circular narrative - no resolution The spectator
-Mise en scene
2)Todorov: Equilibrium theory - Doesn't follow the equilibrium
Doesn't end with an equilibrium
The spectator is aware that the apparent equilibrium at the end will be disrupted again when Vincent.
-Low angle when they stand up to leave the diner
-Panning
-Centre frame two shot
-Performance: they look smug and walk slowly to give a heroic impression, however this is undermined by the dramatic irony and the spectator's knowledge of Vincent eventual death
-Spectator response: A contemporary audience may be unfamiliar with this narrative than a modern audience as it was less common at the time. This might be disorientating and unexpected. It subverts traditional hollywood film making conventions. Therefore it could be argued that it is more high risk.
To some extent pulp fiction still follows conventional narratives as there are Mini narratives within the film
-The back to camera shot wherein Mia looks at cctv gives the spectator her perspective/ first impressions of Vincent so that we can align with her.
-Slow zoom in on Mia from behind
-Extreme close up of Mia's lips
-Voice over of mia
Beginning scene; no establishing shot
Narrative enigma, never resolved
ambiguous conclusion
3 separate narratives
Does not completely follow Todorov's theory however it is arguable that his theory applies to the mini narratives within the film
A series of mini disruptions to the 5 act structure:
1) Narrative is an important element of Tarrantino's film, Circular narrative - no resolution The spectator
-Mise en scene
2)Todorov: Equilibrium theory - Doesn't follow the equilibrium
Doesn't end with an equilibrium
The spectator is aware that the apparent equilibrium at the end will be disrupted again when Vincent.
-Low angle when they stand up to leave the diner
-Panning
-Centre frame two shot
-Performance: they look smug and walk slowly to give a heroic impression, however this is undermined by the dramatic irony and the spectator's knowledge of Vincent eventual death
-Spectator response: A contemporary audience may be unfamiliar with this narrative than a modern audience as it was less common at the time. This might be disorientating and unexpected. It subverts traditional hollywood film making conventions. Therefore it could be argued that it is more high risk.
To some extent pulp fiction still follows conventional narratives as there are Mini narratives within the film
-The back to camera shot wherein Mia looks at cctv gives the spectator her perspective/ first impressions of Vincent so that we can align with her.
-Slow zoom in on Mia from behind
-Extreme close up of Mia's lips
-Voice over of mia
Beginning scene; no establishing shot
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