Opening Scene (Junior Cert English): Flashcards
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Frame narrative structure
Frame narrative structure
Story within a story
4 techniques to establish characters in opening
4 techniques to establish characters in opening
Mise-en-scène, actions, body language, camerawork
Boy's characterisation in opening
Boy's characterisation in opening
Stereotypical modern boy, somewhat unaffectionate
Mother's characterisation
Mother's characterisation
Caring & attentive, understanding & empathetic
Grandfather's characterisation
Grandfather's characterisation
Enthusiastic & confident storyteller
Elements grandfather lists in the story
Elements grandfather lists in the story
Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love
Two settings in opening scene
Two settings in opening scene
Contemporary urban home & fantasy pastoral world
The Princess Bride film genre
The Princess Bride film genre
Comedy-adventure-romance film
How adventure elements established
How adventure elements established
Via mentions of fencing, fighting, giants, monsters, chases
How romance introduced
How romance introduced
Through 'true love' mention
How comedy aspect emerges
How comedy aspect emerges
Through family interactions & grandfather's sarcasm
Frame narrative's dual purpose for audience
Frame narrative's dual purpose for audience
Provides 2 entry points for investment
Buttercup & Westley initial dynamic hint
Buttercup & Westley initial dynamic hint
She enjoys 'tormenting' him, never calls him by name