*Mod 1 dystopian text study Flashcards
List film techniques from children of men
Setting:
- desaturated colours, dull palettes of green and grey were used throughout the whole film
muted colour palette- can hardly see the sun in the sky, glimpses of light coming out the windows
Character:
use of tracking shots
What are the quotes and critiques for denouement from Children of Men?
Quote: “I’ll call my baby Dylan. It’s a girl’s name too.”- Kee
Quote: “Everything is a mythical cosmic battle between faith and chance.”
Critique: “A mass, irrational longing for punishment would gather and our energy to resist the agencies of the state would be eroded.”- Peter Bradshaw
What are quotes and critiques for character from Children of Men?
Quote: “Your baby is the miracle the whole world has been waiting for.”
Critique: “Better to accept helplessness than acknowledge hopelessness, at least for those who have the privilege of doing so.” - David Ehrlich
What are the quotes and critiques for setting from Children of Men?
- “As the sound of the playgrounds faded, the despair set in”
- ## “A blast from the past all they way back from 2003, that beautiful time when people refused to accept that the future was just around the corner.”(critique
- “Often I fear it will all come to this, that the rule of law and the rights of men will be destroyed by sectarian mischief and nationalistic recklessness.”- Roger Ebert
Describe structure of mod 1- dystopian essay.
- Introduction
- statement that shows understanding of dystopian
- thesis
- intro to text
- summary of both texts
- mapping
- linking - BP 1: setting
- thesis
- introduction to text
- argument"e
- comparison with present world
- linking sentence - BP 2: character
(same) - BP 3: denouement
- thesis
- describe endings and their morale of story
- outcome of the main character and what it demonstrated
- author’s purpose - Conclusion
- did texts fit dystopian genre
- both settings, character, denouement (reverse mapping
- compare to contemporary in both texts
- how each protagonist carry message
mod 1 dystopian key words
- estrangement
- hegemony
- code of resistance
What are the two adjectives that can be used to describe bureaucratic control in both texts?
Tyrannical and oppressive.
What are the 2 features the author and filmmaker utilised to create a feared society?
Estrangement and culture of fear.
What is the intro to text of The Circle and COM?
Circle: 2012, Dave Eggers
COM: 2006, Alfonso Cuaron
What is the synopsis for Children of Men?
- set in a near-future world plagued by infertility
- Theo Faron is enlisted to protect a pregnant woman who represents humanity’s last hope.
- As they navigate a treacherous society torn by political unrest and government conspiracies, Theo’s dormant compassion is awakened, propelling him on a perilous journey to ensure the survival of the human race.
- explores themes of hope, resilience, and the value of human life in the face of despair.
The Circle character quotes and critiques
“It’s not that I’m not social. I’m social enough. But the tools you guys create actually manufacture unnaturally extreme social needs.”- Mercer
“My God, Mae thought, it’s heaven.”- Mae
The Circle setting quotes and critiques
“Outside the walls of the Circle, all was noise and struggle, failure and filth. But here, all had been perfected.”- Mae
“Everyone will be tracked, cradle to grave, with no possibility of escape.”- Ty Gospodinov
The Circle denouement quotes and critiques
“So many people who wanted no part of all this. There used to be the option of opting out. But now that’s over. Completion is the end.”- Ty Gospodinov
“It’s not clear whether The Circle is intended as a satire of the present or a dystopian vision of the near future.”- Alexander Linklater
What are some thriller genre conventions?
Tension and Suspense: Thrillers are known for creating a sense of unease and anticipation.
Protagonist’s Motivation: In thrillers, the protagonist often has a strong motivation that drives the story forward.
Conspiracies and Secrets: Thrillers often involve hidden agendas, conspiracies, and secrets that the protagonist uncovers as the story progresses.
Psychological Depth: Thrillers frequently explore the psychological aspects of the characters, especially the protagonist.
Action and Intensity: Thrillers often include action sequences and intense moments that keep the audience on the edge of their seats.
Plot Twists and Turns: Thrillers are known for their unexpected plot twists and turns that keep viewers guessing.
The Circle context
San Francisco Bay Area, in a fictional city called San Vincenzo
2013
- silicon valley (high level tech industry) irl
- written in 2013
- not exactly sure when it’s set
