英语电影赏析chapter 2 character & performance
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Protagonist ——drive the action forward
Secondary Characters
interact with the protagonist and have significant impact on the development of the narrative. Three Main Functions the opposition character the mirror character the romance character
Chapter 2
Character and Performance
Characterization & Performance
are two essential aspects of cinematic work.
Character Function and Cast Design
Three Basic Character Functions
Scar masquerades as a caring uncle
Scar is really the antagonist
Example
Archetype Character Function in The Lion King
trickster
Timon&Pumbaa
Figures who provide comic relief
The Opposition Character
antagonist opposes the intentions of the protagonist antagonists stand in the way of protagonists and create obstacles for them human/force of antagonist The final Animal climax of the film is normally a direct Jaws confrontation between the protagonist and the antagonist/forces of antagonism.
Conflict
Outer conflict Conflict with Scar: Scar seizes the kingdom and Simba must take it back Inner conflict Conflict with himself due to selfdoubt and unwillingness to confront difficulties from his own past
The Romance Character
love interest the character with whom the protagonist is – or becomes– romantically involved romance genre
——the prize to be gained when the main plot is resolved
What the
character wants to achieve
Why the
character wants to achieve it
Conflict
Outer conflict Inner conflict
Conflict against
Conflict against
external forces part of oneself
Human Voldemort Natural Disaster The Day After Tomorrow
The Mirror Character
support most clearly aligned with (与…结盟) and supportive of the protagonist share certain beliefs and attitudes with the protagonist help the protagonist to formulate his goal and at the same time help the audience to better understand the protagonist’s character and situation
Romance
Cho Chang
Harry Potter
Lord Voldemort
Harry Potter Ronald Weasley
Ginny Weasley
Three-Stage Process
Recognition
——it is the translation of the fictional construct into a fully believable character, and occurs when we recognize the character as a type we might encounter either in life or in fiction.
other genres
——function as the main subject of the subplot (主要情节)
support the protagonist/oppose him
Example
Film Protagonist Antagonist Mirror
Hermione Granger
——the character whose actions trigger the chain of causes and effects that drive the plot forward.
the motivation and goal is what provides the impetus for the story, and when that goal is concluded the story ends.
main characters secondary characters minor characters (龙套演员)
Main Characters
the most important character in a film the character of greatest interest protagonist
Vogler‟s Seven Character Archetypes
Example
Archetype hero Character Simba Function in The Lion King Protagonist who embarks on the quest to reclaim his kingdom
Main Characters
Occasionally,the protagonist is not the main character.
Main Characters
Occasionally,the protagonist is not the main character.
Main Character ——the most important character
Vogler‟s Seven Character Archetypes
Christopher Vogler
The Writer’s Journey
Vogler‟s Seven Character Archetypes
The character archetypes are key elements of a story pattern that gives (in Vogler’s words) ―accurate models of the working of the human mind, true maps of the psyche.‖ They do so because, at the deepest level, they reflect different aspects of the human mind.
Cinematic Performance
Cinematic Performance Theatrical Performance
Performers should master the appropriate Performers should adapt performance expressive mode for a whole range of styles to the specific material possible camera distance, from the longconditions of the theatre. distance shot ( 长镜头 ) to the close-up shot (特写镜头) .
Example
Archetype Character Function in The Lion King
mentor
Mufasa, Rafiki
Older figures who give advice
Example
Archetype Character Function in The Lion King
Alignment
——with a character occurs when the events of the story are presented from the point of view of the character.
Allegiance
——occurs when the spectator makes a judgment about whether or not the character is attractive and appealing.
Vogler‟s Seven Character Archetypes
Hero Mentor (导师) Threshold guardian (关卡守卫者) Herald (信使) Shapeshifter (变化者) Shadow (影子) Trickster (骗子、魔术师)
Example
Motivation
Outer motivation Simba must recover his kingdom Inner motivation Simba musຫໍສະໝຸດ Baidu recover himself
Character growth
Self-confidence to challenge Scar ——Development of new abilities The goal is not just to rule, but to rule well as his father did. ——Reconsideration of goal Knowledge that his father lives on in himself; knowledge that ruling is a duty as well as a privilege. ——Reflection and increased knowledge of self and world
threshold guardian
herald
Hyenas
Unclear
Animals who stop Simba on his way
Example
Archetype Character Function in The Lion King
shape shifter
shadow
Scar
Scar
Motivation, Conflict & Character Growth
Motivation
Outer motivation Inner motivation
Character growth
(as part of the ―transformational arc‖) Development of new abilities in the face of challenge Critical reconsideration of goal Reflection and increased knowledge of self and world