Unit II Subjectivity Writing the Paper n What

Unit II – Subjectivity Writing the Paper

n What beliefs/thoughts drive the character? n What are the character’s motivations? n Think of: n n n n Abuse Money Popularity A sense of belonging Family Survival Fear

Self n What is the true, untouched self? Do we have one? Are you unique? Are the characters unique? n You are your “self” to yourself – to everyone else – you are a subject. How does this play a role in the film?

The Self and Film n Why is character X a popular character? n Why does the character behave the way he does? What does the character’s behavior say about his sense of self?

n How did the character’s sense of self develop? Does the character have a unique sense of self? n How does the character appeal to your sense of self? If we are all unique and special, how do the film and characters challenge our sense of uniqueness? n Does the character rely on his unique self to make decisions or is the character weak and does he react because of what/who he is subjected to?

Subjectivity n We are subjected to everything around us – we are not separate from the world that surrounds us. n We are subjects – reacting to body image, language, television, people, conversations, etc.

Subjectivity and Film n What is the character subjected to that causes him to act/react in certain ways? (Family members, vision impairment, beauty, athletic ability, intellectual abilities, abuse, memory loss, poor conditions) n What physical features does the character have that subject him to judgment? (Hair color, scars, tattoos, beauty, physical disability, mental disability, psychological disability)

n Why is the film set in X rather than in Y? n What does the setting do to the character? What does it do for the character? How does it help or hinder growth?