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Unlocking Cinematic Literature: Analyzing Movies Through a Literary Lens

Explore the world of movies as pieces of literature, using literary analysis techniques to delve into cinematic storytelling. Discover the connections between scripts, setting, characters, plot, and symbolism in films. Take detailed notes, observe camera techniques, and unravel foreshadowing elements. Sharpen your detective skills while watching and interpreting movies with a literary perspective. Enhance your understanding of character development, camera manipulation, and literary elements in filmmaking. Don't miss a chance to appreciate the art of cinema through a literary framework.

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Unlocking Cinematic Literature: Analyzing Movies Through a Literary Lens

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  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

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