Goal: Watch the first 30 minutes of Night of the Hunter while making notes about items related to the theme, mood and irony in the film.
Agenda:
Read
Note set up
Things to watch for
Film viewing
Notetaking:
How could you organize your notes to look for theme, mood and irony before we begin watching the film?
- Open your English journal and set up a note taking system for yourself.
- As we watch the film take notes of any irony you see.
- Look for settings or shots the reflect various moods in the film.
- See if you can spot a reference to the theme near the very beginning. (Hint: It is also a religious reference.)
Cinematic techniques to look for:
- Examples of irony, especially verbal irony
- Religious symbols or references
- Canted angles and dramatic lighting
- High and low angle shots
- Foreshadowing: clues something is coming
Absent?
Come at lunch tomorrow. We will be re-showing the first thirty minutes of the film.
Reminders:
- Review your notes and remind yourself what you saw in the film.
- Read your book! Most of you should have started Book #8 this week.
