-Intro-close up,spaceman jump into the shot, slow-motion shot to gie the feeling we are in space.
-Intro symbol of the astronaut helmet, cover his face, represents the barrier August pacts between himself and the world.
- Music- Starts quiet, slow but the tempo and dynamics Increase to build energy in the scene. We hear a radio of ground control I talking to Astronaut.
-Next is a tracking shot as we move away from the finger. is now a boy in a helmet jumping on the bed.
-Close-up shows up Auggies 'reality' or view of the world but as we put back we see the real world.
-Dad nate- It's like leading a lamb to the slaughter"
2 mins- Building suspense as we still hospital't seen the boys face we don't know whats wrong but hints it's bad- hospital scene, helmet tags, school convo, Auggies dialogue in the voice cover.
Star wars- A symbol of Auggie wanting people to treat him normally- a safe place. In the star wars universe there are lots of weird looking people so no one stares at them seen- Auggie introduces self, pandawan braid.
Summer "When being given the choice between being right and being kind, choose kind'
Halloween Scene: 42-56-44-40
Body Language- Change, now has,head held high,walking with confident stride,interacting with others.
Music-Happy/upbeat-monster mash,fast tempo,lots of energy.
-When he hears Jack saying 'if I looked like him I'd kill myself-music tempo gets slow, quiet dynamics to make us focus,use of diagetic sound-kids laughter.
Symbols-Halloween mask-physical/,bourries between others and Auggie
-Star wars character darth sideous used by Julian to make fun of Auggie.
Significant-We see Auggie lose faith in the idea of friendship- If Jack can be that mean behind his back how can he trust others.
Links to the theme- Popularity and Acceptance we see this through Jack as he says what he knows Julian wants to hear so he doesn't become the target-get picked on.
Jack fight scene: 1.06
-Stuarts a eye level-mid/medium shot, makes us feel a part of the convo.
-Sounds are diagetic
-Low angle shot as boys hit ground, this makes the fight seem make dangerous.
Mores to a close up of the struggle.
-Dutch tilt and low angle make Jack look more aggressive and violent.
-Music-minor(sad), quiet dynamic- creates focus and intense, slow tempo.
-Shot in slow-mo so we see the event more clearly.
Significant-Shows the theme of popularity/acceptance.Jack has learnt from his mistake and is standing up for his friends.
The nature reserve fight scene:1.29-1.31
During fight shots used to make Auggie and friends bigger-more powerful and the bullies weak and vulnerable. Music has fast tempo to build intensity.
Significant-Auggie has grown as a character,he is now willing to stand up for himself.
-Friendship-Auggie finally feels accepted when the other boys-doesn't have to hide behind a mask anyone.
Kindness
Kindness- Respecting others,look after others,speak nicely,include others.
Example 1-Summer sits with August. This shows the theme of kindness because Summer left the kids who were saying mean things to go and sit with August who looked lonely. Kindness is important to the story over all because without it Auggie will not build confidence, make friends and feel accepted.
Example 2- Auggie shows kindness when he shares his answers with Jack. This links to the theme because Auggie sees someone in need, Jack isn't even his friend yet, but helps him anyway.This is important because it is the first step to enabling Auggie to make friends, being kind starts this friendship that will be important later in the film.
Importance of family and friendship
Through these relationships Auggie and others learn the value of trust and self confidence. They are less alone.
Example 1- The scene where Miranda talks about spending Christmas with the Pullmans.
- Links to theme- Miranda is happy and included by the Pullmans.
- She is ignored/forgotten at home.
-She realises that she misses having friends/family.
-Important because makes Miranda recognise what she's lost/misses and she makes to reconnect with Via and the Pullmans.
Example 2- The boys come to rescue Jack and Auggie.
- Auggie is included, has friends and is feeling trust and self confident.
-Ultimate example of acceptance and friendship,his classmate had his back without him asking. First time they treat him as an equal.
Being kind vs Being Popular- doing the right thing even when your friends don't others pressure you.
Example 1- Julien. Picks on Auggie infront of others Auggie is an easy target, it makes Julien look popular when the others laugh.
-Links to theme-Julien choses to be popular at the expense of others, chases to bully Auggie to seem popular.
- Important because it shows chosing popular/has negative outcomes Julien eventually loses his friends, leares school and is unhappy however Jack, who chose kind, has lots of friends, is happy and doesn't get kicked out for bullying.
When given choice between being right or being kind choose kind.
-Summer
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