Y13 Spectatorship- how you respond to characters and events

Question 1

A visual Cue that tells us the family are Socialists?

Answer 1

Kuleshov effect of each family member receiving gifts- no one is left out
Wide framed group shots around camp fire- all together inhabiting the frame
Props for Noam Chomsky Day= all family members get a similar weapon which contributes to how the family live as hunter and gathers.

Question 2

A cue used to provide exposition about where the family live?

Answer 2

Dolly & estab shots of Seattle National Park
Forced perspective and ground level shots amplify how large the trees are- shows how isolated they’re from society and modern living
Audio soundtrack of birds, running water and silence

Question 3

A cue which critiques organised religion?- you should be able to do this without revealing an answer

Question 4

Challenge: A cue which foreshadows conflict

Answer 4

Whip pan of Rellian & Performance line: “When exactly is Mom coming back?”
Intra-diegetic gaze of Jack (Grandfather) staring at Ben in the church in disgust
Ben: “You said Leslie was an ‘F**king Bitch”- to Dave at the dinner table.