I trust you people were unable to concentrate on our new film because you were so bereft over my absence. Please dry your bitter tears since I will be back tomorrrow, God willing.
Here's a question on our new films, "Signs." In "The Seventh Seal" the thematic climax of the film occurs before the plot climax. The former is when the knight distracts death so Jof and Mia can escape with the baby. The latter is when death appears to the travellers and Jof sees them in his vision.
In "Signs," you have a similar thematic climax that occurs before the plot climax. Please identify and explain how this scene is a very effective refutation (argument against) Existentialism.
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hmm i think this is correct-When there all in the living room @ night talking about the two different kinds of people in the world. One group believes in miracles, and the other believes it was mere coincidence. Merrill goes on to tell the story of the girl throwing up right before he kissed her and that he is a miracle man. Then he askes Graham who says do you feel comforted-and then goes on to say there is nobody there to help up we are all alone.
ReplyDeleteYes, Melissa, I agree, that is the only scene that I can come up that is the thematic climax, because it embodied the two philosophies, and the line where he says that he "was comforted," Mel Gibson's response of "well, that's all that matters," speaks to the anti-existentialist ideal.
ReplyDeleteThere could be another scene, since there is still about a half hour left, but at the moment that is the scene that I would say.
An excellent guess.......... but wrong! This scene is too obvious. There's no subtlety to it. It's a sledgehammer, despite the comic relief provided by Graham's story.
ReplyDeleteWhen they eat dinner and Graham forces everyone to enjoy their meals although no one wants to eat. You cannot just live for pleasure or yourself. You have to answer to a higher calling. The plot climax is the final confrontation with the aliens.
ReplyDeleteI will glady accept all compliments on my cinematic genius tomorrow in class
ReplyDeleteWith your leave, I shall congratulate you now. Genius must be served immediately. The merely talented can wait upon the morrow. Hear, hear!!
ReplyDeleteYes, I did believe that the first scene was far too overt in its symbolism, but yes, Mr. White's brilliance is rather clear, as he clearly proves myself to look like a fool.
ReplyDeleteVery smart analysis, Mr. White, your genius is unmatched and your skill in film analysis is unmatched.