Table of Contents Tiresias says to Oedipus, “Creon is not your downfall, no, you are your own.” What is the extent of Oedipus’ guilt in his own downfall? “Oedipus the King demonstrates that the quest for truth only leads to self-destruction.” Discuss. What does the play have to say about fate and free will? “The...
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Rainbow’s End
Table of Contents Evidence Bank Essay 1: How does Rainbow’s End explore ideas about the “other”? Essay 2: “A real home is where there are people looking out for each other.” How does Rainbow’s End reveal the importance of home? Essay 3: “The dream sequences in Rainbow’s End are the characters’ only escape from the...
High Ground
Table of Contents Essay 1: What is the significance of the title of Johnson’s film? Essay 2: ‘High Ground suggests that some conflicts can never be resolved. Discuss. Essay 3: “He needs to learn his place.” What does Gutjuk learn over the course of the film? Essay 4: What is the significance of the title...
The Erratics
Table of Contents Essay 1: “My past is not merely faded… It’s not there.” How do the events of the past shape the lives of the individuals in The Erratics? Essay 2: “Vicki’s mother is the most destructive presence in The Erratics.” Do you agree? Essay 3: “To tell the stories of who we are...
We Have Always Lived in the Castle
Table of Contents Quote Bank for WHALITC Essay 1 : “Family is the cause of all the problems in We Have Always Lived in the Castle.’ Do you agree? Essay 2 : Merricat and Constance find safety in their ruined house, but they sacrifice their freedom. Discuss. Essay 3 : “In We Have Always lived...
Charlie’s Country
The first scene of the film is a medium shot of our protagonist, the eponymous character, Charlie. Soft music underscores this opening scene as audiences are introduced inside Charlie’s shack. This melodic music accompanies Charlie’s interactions within the surroundings of his home. He is sits in his bed, Charlie retrieves an old photograph and a...
Pride
Table of Contents Pride film analysis Quote Table Pride film analysis 1:59:30 The opening of the film begins with a rousing soundtrack repeating the lyrics “solidatry forever, for the union makes us strong.” Coupled with real life historical montage clips of past riots and protests, it generates the impression of separateness early in the film....
The Giver
Table of Contents FILM TECHNIQUES SYMBOLS SCENE-BY-SCENE ANALYSIS FILM TECHNIQUES Technique Explanation Example Aerial shot • a shot of the exterior (outside) from a high perspective Background • the items or objects that make up the scene, but are the not the focus Backlighting • the main light source behind the subject creating a silhouette...
The Hunger Games
Table of Contents Important Characters The Hunger Games Film Analysis Important Characters Picture Character’s Name Role Seneca Crane Game master, in charge of running the Hunger Games Effie Trinket Escort to tributes of District 12. Her appearance changes constantly. Katniss Everdeen She volunteers as tribute for District 12 Peeta Mellark He was selected to be...
Invictus
Table of Contents INVICTUS CINEMATOGRAPHY ANALYSIS Essay 1: ‘Despite the fears of others, Mandela’s vision for something new achieves great change.’ Discuss. Essay 2 : ‘I am the master of my fate/ I am the captain of my soul’. What does the film suggest about the impact an individual’s conviction can have on external forces?...