Scene Analysis: Closing Scene

Question 1

Cinematography:
1. establishing shot of diner
2. handheld camera during robbery
3. two shot of Vincent and Jules

Answer 1

2. creates a sense of chaos, messy
3. close ups show a personal conversation, parallels Honey Bunny and Pumpkin

Question 2

Sound:
1. contrapuntal sound when Pumpkin starts chasing employees
2. “Surf Rider” - The Lively One’s
3. diegetic sound of coffee cups

Answer 2

2. shows Vincent and Jules’ success
3. relates to setting of the diner

Question 3

Mise en scene:
1. the wallet
2. bin bag
3: light on Jules’ face
4. briefcase
5. costume change

Answer 3

1. comedic, contrasts Jules’ professionalism
2. reflects the spontaneous nature of the heist
3. he has been enlightened
4. McGuffin
5. helps piece together narrative

Question 4

Editing;
1. long takes of Vincent and Jules’ conversation
2. long take of Jules during robbery sequence
3. scene is spliced together with Honey Bunny and Pumpkin’s conversation

Answer 4

1. shot reverse shot, authentic
2. contracts with quick cuts during the robbery
3. cross cutting creates a sense of time and place

Question 5

Performance:
1. Honey Bunny is panicked and aggressive
2. Vincent and Jules walk out confidently

Answer 5

1. starts crying, has no experience. failed robbery
2. shows their experience: comical as they are dressed in borrowed summer clothes. every criminal in the diner and film have failed to fulfill stereotypical expectations