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CHARACTERS IN HOLLYWOOD
WHY OBSERVE CHARACTERS?
Remember….everyone has a story to tell!
What is that “story”?
The THEME of a text
The author’s comment on being human, on humanity, on life.
These items that follow help reveal that THEME!
1) CHARACTER TRAITS
Traits assigned at first viewing
Characters follow their traits
2) CHARACTER CHANGE
IF they break traits, it must be explained why / how
Jenny from Forrest Gump
3) “REAL PEOPLE”
Main characters are “round” Well developed Have “depth” Can see them as real people
4) DOUBLE GOAL ORIENTATION
Character has one goal
Often forced to CHANGE to another
Second goal is often a love-interest. Particularly in “mainstream” Hollywood
films.
EXAMPLES – DOUBLE GOALS
The Proposal
Titanic
Billy Madison
SUMMARY
Character traits consistent.
Change must be explained.
Depth.
Double-Goal orientation.