Important scenes in Jojo Rabbit

Question 1

1- Opening scene

Answer 1

We are introduced to Hitler, Jojo’s imaginary friend.
Jojo puts on his uniform.

Close-up of his face (lacking confidence, nervous, etc)

Question 2

2- Jungvulk Training Camp (PART 1)

Answer 2

Music - ‘I don’t want to grow up’ song by Tom Waits

Performance - Jojo’s facial expressions (obvious change from looking excited to uncertain)

Propaganda - depictions of unrealistic Jewish people on the blackboard, serpent tongue, fangs, etc.

Question 3

2- Jungvolk Training Camp (PART 2)

Answer 3

Jojo fails to kill the rabbit after he is challenged.

Policed and performed hegemonic masculinity.

Symbolism (rabbit, knife)

Jojo turns around, feels the need to prove his strength and masculinity due to societal external pressures which have shaped his character.

Jojo blows up his face. Grabs the grenade, lobs it ahead, bounces back and explodes.

Question 3

What is hegemonic masculinity? Define:

Answer 3

The practice which legitimises men’s dominant position in society within cultural representations.

Question 4

Dinner Table Scene

Question 5

Hanging Victims in Streets / Shoes Scene

Answer 5

Blue butterfly [symbolism]

Jojo goes into town, rests and sees a blue butterfly settled on the pavement. Jojo smiles at this, takes interest and follows the butterfly.

He crouches and admires the butterfly. He looks up and sees his mother’s shoes hanging from the Gallows.

[symbolism]

Jojo hyperventilates, cries, doesn’t know how to react [goes against hegemonic masculinity]