sunset bullervard vocabulary Flashcards
Paradox or Paradoxical
both good and bad at the same time/has both benefits and problems
Synonyms = bind, quandary, difficulty, problem
ephemeral
(it does not last long)
-fame is ephemeral
Hagspolitation
the older woman is depicted as a predator, and is grotesque
Words to describe the mansion
outside ostentatious, and domineering. Suck in the past, cluttered and centrophobic.
Self-referential film
is a film that refires to itself in this case the Hollywood system and its toxic culture.
schadenfreude
the emotional experience of pleasure in response to another’s misfortune.
Incongruity
out of place — something that doesn’t fit in its location or situation.
Because of Normas age she is incrigous of the Hollywood world
Schadenfreude
Pleasure derived from Somone’s misfortune, seeing there pain and suffering. And finding joy from that
the audience may experience a sense of schadenfreude as Norma Desmond’s delusions of grandeur collapse
Wracked
Means to utterly ruin
By the end of Sunset Boulevard, Joe is wracked with guilt and fear, trapped by his involvement with Norma Desmond, unable to escape the destructive consequences of his choices.
Abject
Showing no pride or respect for yourself
Norma’s fall from stardom leads her to an abject state of isolation and madness, where she clings desperately to the illusion of fame
Futility
Pointless, uselessness
Humility
Having a modest viewed of ones self
better is arguably the only character that acts with humility.
Independence
Free from outside control
joe struggle for independence is thwarted by his growing dependence on Norma, as he becomes entangled in her web of delusion and manipulation, losing control over his own fate.
Alienation
The act of being alienated
-Feelings of isolation or estrangement
Norma has been alienated from the Hollywood scene.
Joe experiences alienation from a world where he feels increasingly isolated and trapped between his own moral compromises and his need for survival.
Adverse
Preventing success or development in a harmful way
Norma is adverse towards joe
Hypocrisy
The practice of contradicting ones own beliefs or opinions
- Double standards
The idea that men can’t age but women can.
Nostalgic
A sentimental longing for the past
Norma feels Nostalgic for the life she perversely lead.
Solipsism
Self observed
Extreme selfishness
Norma acts with solipsism
Pessimistic
Having a constant negative perspective and only seeing the worst
Infallible
incapable of making mistakes or being wrong
Many characters thing that they are infallible
Intrusion
the act of invading ones life space or environment.
Joe physically intrudes on Norma, but Max and Norma emotionally intrude joe.
Inevitable
destined to happen
it was inevitable that there would be a tragic ending
Lure
the act of tempting someone to do something
Norma lues joe with her money and success
Hollywood lures Norma with its glamour
Malice/malicious
Negative, bad or evil intent
hollywoods industry had malice intent
