Opening Scene (Junior Cert English): Flashcards
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What does low-key lighting show in Jo's opening?
What does low-key lighting show in Jo's opening?
Shows her as outsider in literary world
Jo's suit symbolism
Jo's suit symbolism
Must adopt masculinity to be taken seriously
Establishing shot definition
Establishing shot definition
Wide shot that sets the scene
Mise-en-scène definition
Mise-en-scène definition
Everything in frame: lighting, costumes, props, setting
Tracking shot definition
Tracking shot definition
Camera follows a moving subject
Diegetic sound definition
Diegetic sound definition
Sound characters can hear (dialogue, footsteps)
Non-diegetic sound definition
Non-diegetic sound definition
Music/sound characters can't hear
High-angle shot on Dashwood effect
High-angle shot on Dashwood effect
Makes him appear relaxed and powerful
Close-up of Jo's fidgeting hands shows
Close-up of Jo's fidgeting hands shows
Her anxiety and eagerness
Dashwood's hand slam sound effect meaning
Dashwood's hand slam sound effect meaning
His dismissive attitude towards her work
Jo running right, crowd left symbolism
Jo running right, crowd left symbolism
Forging own path vs conforming to society
Dashwood's rule for girl protagonists
Dashwood's rule for girl protagonists
Must be married by the end. Or dead.
Money exchange scene significance
Money exchange scene significance
Introduces female financial independence theme
What does opening scene establish about Jo?
What does opening scene establish about Jo?
Her ambition & gendered obstacles
Tracking shot of Jo running shows
Tracking shot of Jo running shows
Her excitement and ambition