[SOLVED] Narrative Structure
PART 1: NarrativeDiscussion Prompt: Write one substantive paragraph (125-200+ words) in which you examine the narrative structure of Rashomon, Groundhog Day, or Parasite. The main goal is to figure out how the film diverges from and/OR adheres to Classical Hollywood format, which is a very specific narrative pattern that begins with exposition and ends with formal closure. In order to fully assess the film’s relative adherence to this pattern, you need to apply all major aspects of this specific format. I recommend defining the features of the format (from the readings!) and then trying to apply each one to the film. You should be relying heavily on Bordwell — if the chapter ideas are not evident throughout your analysis, revise to meet the assignment goals.PART 2: Mise-en-sceneDiscussion Prompt: Write one substantive paragraph (125-200+ words) in which you examine and interpret the mise-en-scene of Rashomon, Groundhog Day, or Parasite. The primary goal is to illuminate how the film uses the four aspects of mise-en-scene to convey meaning about the characters, context, or story. I recommend picking a specific scene (screenshot it) and examining all of the elements therein for meaning generation. You should be relying heavily on Bordwell — if the chapter ideas are not evident throughout your analysis, revise to meet the assignment goals.
