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Film Studies: Memorable Character Analysis

Film Studies: Memorable Character Analysis. Jeff Spicoli. Synopsis of movie. Briefly summarize what the movie is about. Check out http://www.imdb.com and rephrase their synopsis in YOUR OWN WORDS!

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Film Studies: Memorable Character Analysis

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  1. Film Studies: Memorable Character Analysis Jeff Spicoli

  2. Synopsis of movie • Briefly summarize what the movie is about. Check out http://www.imdb.com and rephrase their synopsis in YOUR OWN WORDS! • Give credit where credit is due. Please cite your sources if you “cut and paste”, although I strongly recommend you don’t. Example: The film is based on the senior year experiences of a group of teenagers in Southern California. Stacy Hamilton and Mark Ratner are looking for a love interest, and are helped along by their older classmates, Linda Barrett and Mike Damone, respectively. The center of the film is held by Jeff Spicoli, a perpetually stoned surfer dude who faces off with the resolute Mr. Hand, who is convinced that everyone is on dope. (www.imdb.com)

  3. Goal and Opposition • What does your character want to achieve? • What will he or she do to achieve that goal? • What are the oppositions? What are the outward forces? Internal conflicts? • Give a human face or human qualities to the opposition. • What is blocking your character? Who is the antagonist?

  4. Motivation • What makes your character chase his or her goal? What makes him/her do what he/she does? • What drives your character? • Does the audience sympathize with the character’s motivation? • Is the motivation personal? Can the audience identify with it? Explain.

  5. Backstory • So, what’s this character’s deal? What is he/she all about? • What’s the story behind his/her motivation? • What details of this character’s story are necessary to understand?

  6. The Will to Act • How does your character react to crisis? Be specific. Whatcrisisesarise in the film? • What does he or she do in the face of opposition?

  7. Point of View and Attitudes • What is the character’s belief system? Does he/she have a religious, philosophical, artistic, point of view (POV)? • How was he/ she raised that has lead him/her to believe this way? What are his/her past experiences that have led him/her to believe this way? • Give examples!

  8. Room to Grow • Is there growth or transformation in your character’s role? Does he/she change throughout the movie? • Where do we (the audience) see change occur? What triggers it? • Give examples/ signs of transformation in the character.

  9. Details • What are the quirks, idiosyncrasies, tics that make your character different from any other? • Be specific!

  10. Strong Supporting Cast • Who are the secondary characters? • Who is the antagonist? The opponent ally and the ally opponent? • Give characterization for each and explain why their roles are important in relation to the memorable character.

  11. Arguments • In a few convincing sentences, reflect on why this character should be considered a memorable character of all time.

  12. Your evaluation should include: • Full participation from the team members • All information and content requisites • Still photos from the movie (at least 4 pertaining to your slides) • Thorough and specific analysis of why this is a memorable character.

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