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MOVIE ANALYSIS: LES MISERABLES

Title: Les Miserables

Genre: Historical Fiction

Characters: Jean Valjean- protagonist in the story. Imprisoned because he stole a bread for his sister’s son. Inspector Javert- the antagonist in the story. His only ambition is for jean valjean to be irisoned again Fantine- the damsel, she works in a factory where she was fired and she has no option but to be a courtesan. Cosette- Fantine’s daughter, lover of Marius. Marius- a college student who fell inlove with Cosette

Setting: France, (1800s)
Plot:  In the beginning of the story there was a man named Jean Valjean, he was imprisoned because he stole a bread for his sister’s son. He was released from prison and he got to a convent where Fr. Myriel was. Fr. Myriel helped Jean Valjean to be a new man. He was blessed and got a new name from the association of Fr. Myriel. Through his kindness and generosity, his life prospered and built an industry in Montreuil-surmer. Out of his consciousness one of his employee Fantine, was fired because she has an illegitimate child. Without any option she became a prostitute. Javert arrested Fantine because of a minor incident, Jean Valjean was not recognized by Inspector Javert because Valjean was known to be Mayor Madeleine. He forced Javert to release Fantine. Upon hearing the story of Fantine, Jean Valjean takes her into her own house. Fantine was in a poor condition and she died. She died without seeing her child again. There was a time where there was a man was mistakenly identified as Valjean. Valjean appears in court and tells the truth, he was arrested again and he was imprisoned, he loss his business and fortunate life. He prisoned break for many times and eventually he escaped. She rescued Cosette from the Thenadiers. She spent happy moments with Cosette  for 8 years. But as Cosette was getting older, Valjean was recapture because of the stealthy deeds of Thenadiers. Cosette met Marius, Marius was a college student who fell in love with Cosette. Their love was for each other were forbidden because of the status of Marius. Marius joined a movement where Valjean was also a member. Valjean protected and rescued Marius for Cosette. Valjean’s wealth was returned and together with Cossete, Marius and Marius’  grandfather they lived happily. As the story ends, Jean Valjean died but he died happily and contented because Cosette and Marius had forgiven him.

Theme: Love and Forgiveness 

Symbolism: Silverwares and Candle sticks – in the beginning of the story, these were the things that Valjean stole from the convent. And these were the reason he changed his life with the help of Fr. Myriel.

1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole?
In English translation, Les Miserables means “The poor wretches”. The title’s relation to the film is that, the film focuses to the economical status of people where there are unfortunate people who struggles just to survive in their everyday life but it seems that fate is being rude to them.

2. Among the characters, to whom can you relate to?
I can relate to Jean Valjean because despite of his wrong deeds, there is still goodness in his heart. And despite of his past (of being an ex-convict) he managed to prosper and change hi life and succeed.

3. Which part of the presentation struck you the most? Why?
When Fantine died without seeing her child again. Because If I were the child of Fantine, its so hard for me to understand where my mother was, and what happened to her. Its so hard o move on when things were still hanging and you didn’t know what happened.

4. What is the movie’s message?
The movie’s message is that despite of all the struggle and hardships in life, there still a chance for your fate to change if you take in charge and change it. You’ll succeed if you want to.

5. Did I like this in general? Why?
Yes, the story is very realistic and many people can relate to it. The story is so inspiring and also it is so dramatic.

6. Did I agree with the main theme/purpose? Why or why not?
The story’s theme is love and forgiveness, Valjean’s love for his nephew caused him to steal a bread where he was imprisoned. Valjean’s past was hidden from Cosette and later revealed. Cosette has forgiven Valjean because they treated each other as family.

7. What specifically did I like/dislike? Why?
When Fantine indulged himself to prostitution because he doesn’t have any option. I don’t think he doest really had an option. If she was persistent in finding a job, she will not choose a job where despite of sells her body, she only earns a penny.

8. Are there any aspects of theme which are left ambiguous at the end? Why?
Yes because the Thenadiers were still finding ways to get Cosette.

9. How does this film relate to the things that are happening in your life?
The story is very realistic. Every scene in the movie were really happening in the society. Our society is really unfair and that was executed in the film. In my life, sometimes, fate is really tricky, sometimes I succeed and sometimes I fail. 

LIFE OF PI

Movie Analysis

Title: LIFE OF PI
Genre: Fiction: Realistic Fiction
Characters: Piscine Molitor Patel (Pi)- the protagonist, Richard Parker- the royal Bengal tiger, Francis Adirubasamy- the elderly man who tells the author Pi’s story, Ravi-Pi’s older brother, Santosh Patel- Pi’s father, Gita Patel- Pi’s mother, Satish Kumar- Pi’s atheistic biology teacher, Father Martin- the catholic priest that introduces Pi to Christianity, Hindu Pandit, Meena Patel- Pi’s wife, Nikhil Patel- Pi’s son, Usha Patel, Pi’s daughter, the hyena- an ugly violent animal he controls the lifeboat before Richard parker emerges, the zebra- the beautiful male grant’s zebra, Orange juice- the orangutan, the blind Frenchman- fellow  castaway of Pi whom he meet in the middle of the ocean
Setting: 1960-1976. Pondicherry, India; the Pacific Ocean; Mexico; Canada
Plot: Life of Pi is a magical adventure story centering on Pi Patel, a son of a zoo keeper. Pi and his family decided to move in Canada, hitching a ride a huge freighter. After a shipwreck, Pi finds himself adrift in the Pacific Ocean on a 26-foot lifeboat with a zebra, a hyena, an orangutan, and a 40 pound Bengal tiger named Richard Parker, all fighting for survival. They are the only survivors of the wreck, its tale of faith and hope.
Theme: The will to live, the nature of religious belief
Symbolism: Pi- an allegorical figure with multiple layers of meaning, The color orange- symbolizes hope and survival.

1.      WHAT DOES THE TITLE MEAN IN RELATION TO THE FILM AS A WHOLE?
Life of Pi, the title means.. About the struggles and hardships of Piscine (his full name). In relation to that, it talks about his life, and how he conquered every obstacle that he had encountered.

2.      AMONG THE CHARACTERS, TO WHOM CAN YOU RELATE TO?
I can relate myself to Pi because like him, I am determined to face all my problems and I can still smile and think positive whenever I feel hopeless.

3.      WHICH PART OF THE PRESENTATION STRUCK YOU THE MOST? WHY?
When Pi and Richard Parker was in the middle of nowhere and Pi seems so hopeless but he still chose to be-friend with and animal who is in fact, a ferocious kind of creature.

4.      WHAT IS THE MOVIE’S MESSAGE?
The movie’s message is that you should never give up in whatever hardships that you may encounter because in the end, you will be strong and tough. And also, it conveys the power of faith, if you have faith with God; you can surpass any mental and spiritual challenges.

5.      DID I LIKE THIS IN GENERAL? WHY?
I really live this movie because you can end up scratching your head at how the producer and his team managed to convey such amazingly convincing and terrifyingly close contact between Pi and the Bengal Tiger. And I really like the movie because it has a moral story and everybody can relate to it.

6.      DID I AGREE WITH THE MAIN THEME/ PUROPSE? WHY OR WHY NOT?
Yes, because the purpose of this story is that you should not be hopeless. And also, even animals have feeling too even they are ferocious as a tiger.

7.      WHAT SPECIFICALLY DID I LIKE OR DISLIKE? WHY?
I like it when Pi didn't give up to be-friend with Richard Parker even though its risky to get close with a rude animal.

8.       ARE THERE ANY ASPECTS OF THEME WHICH ARE LEFT AMBIGUOUS AT THE END? WHY?
Yes, The viewers are left with doubts about the actual facts. You can say that the story couldn't be more beautiful, and I couldn't be more miraculous.

9.      HOW DOES THIS FILM RELATE TO THE THINGS THAT ARE HAPPENING TO YOUR LIFE?
I can relate it to the things that are happening to my life because I can also encounter problems that are big as the waves of the ocean and I can feel that I’m losing my grip. But because of my faith, with God, and also people around me, I can manage to smile and say to myself, “all is well”.

FIRST ASSIGNMENT IN 2013. :)

Before 2012 ends, ive come to realize that my 2012 was a blast. I have realized that i had so many blessings. Ive come to realize that my 2012 was worth remembering. I have met new people they became a part of my 2012 and im so happy that in 2013 they're still my friends. I have learned how to value of friendship and family. I have learned to value things even its just a small thing. I have realized that when 2013 finally arrived, im ready to face all the consequences and challenges that may come to my way. Let’s get it on! :)

My new years resolution is to become a more responsible type of person. As a student, i will do my assignments and project ahead of time to avoid cramming. As a friend, i will be more understanding towards them. As a daughter, i will be obedient towards my parents. I will be happy and contented with what i have right now. I will be more daring person, a person who is not afraid to take risks. I will never fail to be happy every day. And i will possess a positive attitude and make the best decision that i can make. :)

WHAT ARE THE ELEMENTS OF STORY?

Characters and how we get to know them:
1. Through the author's physical description of them
2. Their actions
3. Their words
4. Their inner thoughts
5. Through what other characters say and think about them

Plot - A pattern of events that develops from the interactions between characters.

A plot is a pattern of events in a cause and effect relationship.
1. Cause - Things that make something happen.
2. Effect - What happens because something was done.

Conflicts - The problems the characters encounter. Their conflicts can be:
1. External - conflict with others and with nature
2. Internal - conflict within themselves

Setting - Time and place of the story

Theme - The meaning behind the events and the characters' actions.


Narrative - The Point of View and Verbal tense of the narrator. How much the narrator intrudes into the story.


Style of Writing - Rhetorical devices, word choice, and sentence structure. 

CARVED MEMORIES

~EPITAPH

A brief literary piece commemorating a deceased person.

When she was still alive

people used to join her jive

now that shes lying underneath this tomb stone

her memories will remain

and will never ever be blown

(PICTURE FROM http://nobiax.deviantart.com/art/Tombstone-108287438)