Movie as a piece of Literature?

1. Movie as a piece of Literature? • How can we watch a movie as a piece of literature? • A movie is just a visual representation of what we have learned in Literary Analysis and response to literature. • In today’s world everything is visual and you will learn to see the connections we have been making all year!

2. Literary Connections: • Behind every film is a script • Movies use the same Literary Elements • Unlike books that manipulate the readers to make pictures in their minds, movies use action, camera angles, camera focuses, lighting, setting, and music to manipulate • Focus on setting, characters, action, the plot chart, symbolism, foreshadowing, etc. as we watch the film • Pay close attention to the first 10-15 minutes of the movie and the very first images on the screen as they truly foreshadow the action

3. Movie Watching Rules • You must take at least 3 pages of notes that focus on characters, plot, setting, foreshadowing, symbolism, etc. Play the role of detective! • No talking, eating, sleeping, goofing off • You also must answer all the movie questions in the handout • Sharpen pencils before the movie section starts • Continue with notes even after 3 pages • Don’t miss any days or you’ll have to rent the movie outside of class on your own

4. The goals? • You will be able to identify areas of foreshadowing and symbolism • You will be able to explain character development • You will be able to state how the camera manipulates the audience • You will be able to show literary elements as they occur in the movie