12 Jul Doubt Movie Analysis
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this is data analysis. please answer the questions and make it as simple as possible.
SECTION ONE (Contextual Information)
In this section list all the important facts about the play; its author and significant historical information regarding its initial production. This is the practical and logical section of your PAF.
Author information (short biography, other works).
Cast of characters, number of acts, scenes, number of sets.
Information about the historical period in which the play was written. Really try to capture the world of the play.
As a categorizing label, state what type or kind of play it is. (i.e., classic Greek tragedy, 19th century melodrama, 1940’s American farce, etc.) NOTE:Remember that there are only 2 basic or pure forms of drama, namely tragedy and comedy. All other forms are derivatives or amalgamations of those basic two such as farce, melodrama, tragi-comedy, heroic comedy or drama, etc. The historical period may also influence the label.For example:expressionistic farce in the French tradition or Elizabethan tragedy influenced by the Roman playwright Seneca, etc.
Any vital or unusual production problems. For example:a goat is needed; 2 or more children; a moose head is required, etc.
SECTION TWO (Script Analysis)
This section is a specific written discussion encompassing your overall analysis of the form of the play and its structural components.
Identify and clarify the dramatic tension which is present when the play begins.
Identify and clarify the point of attack in terms of the earliest incident in the play that exposes the basic conflict of the play. State the nature of the basic conflict – who it is between or what it is between, what it is – identify by page number or dialogue or any specific way you can the attack.
Identify the protagonist of the play and give a brief justification for your identification.
Identify the chief antagonist of the play and give a brief justification for your identification.
Identify who, what or how the major conflict is resolved and state briefly where in the play the resolution occurs.
Identify and clarify the major crisis of the play. Where and how does it take place? Give exact spot by page number, line of dialogue, etc.
If a major climax can be distinguished from the major crisis, identify and clarify it. Where and how does it take place? Give page number, dialogue, etc.
Identify the development or outcome section of the play and briefly clarify what gets “wrapped up” in this section.
Identify and clarify the subject ISSUES (themes) of the play. List them as one-word subjects or as subject and issue questions or as both if you prefer. List in priority of importance (i.e., justice, revenge, aging, etc.)
List the characters in order of their importance to the story, and identify and clarify the key drives, desires and motivations of each character.
Clearly state in one complete sentence the central idea of the play. Then list any important subordinate ideas.
In one succinct paragraph comment on the characterizations. For example, are the characters clear and well-distinguished from one another? Are they believable?Are they three-dimensional?Do they possess emotion?Thought?
In one succinct paragraph comment on the language (dialogue). For example:is it in verse? If so, what kind?And is it effective? Is it in naturalistic dialogue of the periods presented? Does the dialogue “fit” the characterization?Is it good “heard” dialogue?
In one succinct paragraph comment on the music. For example: are the lines conducive to musical effect? Is there use of actual instrumentation?Of singing? What major sound effects are used?How good are all these effects?
In one succinct paragraph comment on the spectacle. For example: what visual effects are called for? Are they handled well?Evocative?Static? What are their outstanding qualities?Do certain technical effects dominate the play? Is lighting vital to the play?If so, how?What do costumes contribute?
Clarify the meaning of the title of the play.
Categorize the overall mood of the play. For example:does the overall mood express the emotion of sexual heat or frustration? What are the dominant emotions and feelings that make up the overall mood of the play?Illustrate from actual scenes and/or speeches from the play.
Categorize the overall rhythm of the play. (Rhythm evolves from the combination of tempo or speed, mood and emotions.) Relate your discussion of rhythm to major action incidents of the play that clarify your discussion of rhythm.
SECTION THREE (Interpretive Analysis)
In a few paragraphs, discuss your overall conceptual feelings on the play. This section is about your own personal analysis.
*Why did the playwright write this play? What are they trying to say?
*How might a director accomplish this? How would you do it?Assume that you are directing a production of the play. Briefly describe your overall concept.For instance, if you were sitting down at an initial meeting with your creative team, how would you describe your vision for the play? Briefly describe specific choices you would make for casting the production.Choose real actors, living or dead, famous or local and discuss what specific qualities of their acting would make them the right choice for the roles.
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“Doubt” Movie Analysis
Section One:
1. The movie “Doubt” is written by John Patrick Shanley, an American screenwriter, author and playwright. The movie “Doubt” won the Tony Award for the Best Play and Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Shanley won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay in 1988 for the Moonstruck film.
2. The characters in the movie are Sister Aloysius Beauvoir who is the principal of St Nicholas School and also the head nun. Father Brendan Flynn is a middle-aged priest. Sister James is a young and impressionable nun, and Mrs. Muller is the mother to the first black student to the school.
3. The historical period in which “Doubt” play was written is during racism as the African Americans were trying to gain recognition in the world as seen with the case of Donald Muller who was the first African-American student.
4. “Doubt” is a drama, featuring the lives of nuns and normal people in society. There are lots of evils seen in the society such as alcoholism with Donald Muller, and the nuns are trying to promote a better world through religion.
5. The unusual production problems are related to the Catholic Church requirements as seen during mass as how the people behave.
Section Two:
1. The dramatic tension is presented during the mass preaching where the father talks about the assassination of President Kennedy leading to people questioning what was next for them.
2. The conflict created is between the white and black as seen with a black and white boy who assist with the church things, one considering that he is even fat, implying that he did not appreciate himself.
3. Donald Miller is the protagonist of the play which is contributed by the fact that he is African American struggling to live in a white-dominated world.
4. The chief antagonist of the play is Sister Aloysius Beauvoir, who is the principal of the parish school and tries to make decisions on how the students are expected to live.
5. The major conflict is resolved with Aloysius being threatened by Father Flynn that he would be removed his position if he did not stop making stop assumptions on Donald Muller and Sister James.
6. The major crisis of the play concerns Donald Muller and Sister James, where Aloysius suspected that sexual misconduct took place and wanted to punish the boy. Aloysius shows hatred towards Muller and Sister James is seen confronting her and indicating that she hates him.
7. The major climax of the crisis happens with Father Flynn preaching about gossip so that Aloysius would learn and stop spreading rumors. Father Flynn describes gossip during his preaching, and he even warned Aloysius to stop talking about things she did not know as Donald was being punished because of taking wine.
8. As the movie develops, it is clear that Aloysius hated Donald Muller and that is why he was spreading gossip so that he would be removed from the duty of being an altar boy.
9. The themes in this movie are religion, racism, hatred and gossip.
10. Donald Muller is the most important character as the movie surrounds him and the fact that he is African American.
Aloysius is the second most important, showing how he wanted to change society and students to her ideas of perfectionism.
Father Fylnn tries to create a balance between the antagonist and protagonist.
Sister James tries to show that Aloysius and her ideas are wrong.
11. The central idea if how people hide behind religion and pretend to be holy and good. Other ideas are that racism is not good as it results in vices such as gossip which is a sin.
12. On characterization, the characters have been well-distinguished and clear as each of them has a distinct character from the others. The characters are believable as they depict what is happened in the society, for instance, Aloysius pretending to be better than others because she is a nun. Some characters have emotions, such as Sister James who has a relationship with Donald Miller.
13. Language varies in the play as in some parts; it is a dialogue between two or three characters. In the case of Father Flynn and Sister James talking about Donald Miller and how they would help him and love. The dialogue fit the characterization, for example, preaching to the mass.
14. In relation to music, there are no actual instruments shown on the set. Music can be heard in the background such as during the mass session. The music related to the Catholic Church thus creating a religious effect.
15. On spectacle, light is vital in the play as most parts are performed during the day. There are specific costumes such as the nun gear which helps differentiate them with others. The visual effects help understand the movie better.
16. “Doubt” title describes the lack of uncertainty in life, for example, Muller being uncertain about his life, or Aloysius creating doubt in the lives of people.
17. The overall mood is pity with Muller being put at the center of it all, being physically abused by his father at home and in the church, he is rejected, with Aloysius spreading rumors about sexual abuse. The scene where Mrs. Muller and Aloysius talks about the father taking advantage of Muller and the nun decides to kick Muller out of school. Mrs. Muller in turns begs her not to hurt Muller by sending him out of the school.
18. Rhythm has a large effect on the play, with the background music being played slowly to show a sad mood, for instance, where Mrs. Muller pleads with Aloysius not to kick her son out. The pity mood moves along with the anger and sad emotions shown in the play.
Section Three:
The playwright wrote the play as a way of showing religious corruption where some people such as nun Aloysius, who criticized everything and even came out with lies against Father Flynn. Despite knowing that lying is wrong, Aloysius continuous to blackmail Father Flynn that he would expose him of sexual abuse, leading to Father Flynn resigning even though he was innocent. The movie shows how evil can push good people to the limits.
A director may accomplish this by using characters that are distinct in their role and using costumes that show specificity. The nun wearing, for example, will help understand how the nuns are expected to behave without offending other people. I would add musical effect to the play, for example, smooth and silent music when playing something sad and loud and noisy beats for other emotions.
If I were directing the play, the overall concept would be evil and good among the priests and nuns. The play would envision an evil nun who even tries to sabotage the career of another good father through gossip. I would use recognized musicians for the characters, and their role would be distinct and using these figures would make the movie interesting.
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