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3. 4 Compare/Contrast Paragraphs (Summative) Paragraph 1: Summarize what happened in the scene. Look at what was the same in each version of the movie. End with your thesis statement: While ___________________________________, the overall feel is quite different: (insert overall similarities of both scenes) version 1 is ________________________ while _________________________. (insert the overall feel of version 1) (insert the overall feel of version 2) Paragraph 2:  Vocal/Facial Expression  Cinematic  Setting/Costumes  Actions In version 1, what did the director, editor, or actors do to create the feeling you identified in the thesis statement? Paragraph 3:  Vocal/Facial Expression  Cinematic  Setting/Costumes  Actions In version 2, what did the director, editor, or actors do to create the feeling you identified in the thesis statement? Paragraph 4: Which version is the best, in your opinion? Be specific and use the film language you have learned to back up your opinion!

4. In both versions, Gatsby and George die and George seems resigned that he has to kill himself because he knows what he has done to Gatsby is wrong. When he enters the house and the audience sees the gun, they know George has only one purpose and that’s to kill Gatsby. George’s facial expression looks like he has been crying and probably drinking, so the fact that he kills himself after killing Gatsby doesn’t come as a surprise because he looks desperate in both versions. Another similarity that adds to the action of the scene is the diegetic sounds in both versions. The audience hears Gatsby’s body as he splashes down into the pool after he is shot and the shots fired by George Wilson echo throughout the area adding to the drama of the murder scene. And both use music in the scene, but in different ways. Some other similarities that add to the fact that the death of both the men is inevitable is the fact that George sneaks into Gatsby’s home and shoots Gatsby in the back. Because of these actions, George seems resigned to the fact that the only way he is getting out of this is to end his own life, which he does by shooting himself in the mouth. In both versions, however, the viewer only sees him put the gun in his mouth and only hears the shot that ends his life. The final thing that is the same in both versions is the fact that George looks poor and unkept with his overalls and unwashed face, and he comes in armed with a gun. And both scenes take place in the very luxurious pool area of Gatsby’s big fancy mansion where is wearing his full bath suit and his expensive ring. This contrast in character is symbolic of the differences between the two men. They don’t run in the same circles and George probably feels slighted that his simple life has been interrupted by someone like Gatsby who has to pay for what he has done. While the deaths of Gatsby and George are inevitable in both scenes, the overall feel of each is quite different: version 1 has an overall feeling of squashed dreams while version 2 has an overall feeling of uncertainty and regret.

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6. In both versions, Gatsby and George die and George seems resigned that he has to kill himself because he knows what he has done to Gatsby is wrong. When he enters the house and the audience sees the gun, they know George has only one purpose and that’s to kill Gatsby. George’s facial expression looks like he has been crying and probably drinking, so the fact that he kills himself after killing Gatsby doesn’t come as a surprise because he looks desperate in both versions. Another similarity that adds to the action of the scene is the diegetic sounds in both versions. The audience hears Gatsby’s body as he splashes down into the pool after he is shot and the shots fired by George Wilson echo throughout the area adding to the drama of the murder scene. And both use music in the scene, but in different ways. Some other similarities that add to the fact that the death of both the men is inevitable is the fact that George sneaks into Gatsby’s home and shoots Gatsby in the back. Because of these actions, George seems resigned to the fact that the only way he is getting out of this is to end his own life, which he does by shooting himself in the mouth. In both versions, however, the viewer only sees him put the gun in his mouth and only hears the shot that ends his life. The final thing that is the same in both versions is the fact that George looks poor and unkept with his overalls and unwashed face, and he comes in armed with a gun. And both scenes take place in the very luxurious pool area of Gatsby’s big fancy mansion where is wearing his full bath suit and his expensive ring. This contrast in character is symbolic of the differences between the two men. They don’t run in the same circles and George probably feels slighted that his simple life has been interrupted by someone like Gatsby who has to pay for what he has done. While the deaths of Gatsby and George are inevitable in both scenes, the overall feel of each is quite different: version 1 has an overall feeling of squashed dreams while version 2 has an overall feeling of uncertainty and regret. Summary Notice the bold words? They cover the 4 elements!

7. In both versions, Gatsby and George die and George seems resigned that he has to kill himself because he knows what he has done to Gatsby is wrong. When he enters the house and the audience sees the gun, they know George has only one purpose and that’s to kill Gatsby. George’s facial expression looks like he has been crying and probably drinking, so the fact that he kills himself after killing Gatsby doesn’t come as a surprise because he looks desperate in both versions. Another similarity that adds to the action of the scene is the diegetic sounds in both versions. The audience hears Gatsby’s body as he splashes down into the pool after he is shot and the shots fired by George Wilson echo throughout the area adding to the drama of the murder scene. And both use music in the scene, but in different ways. Some other similarities that add to the fact that the death of both the men is inevitable is the fact that George sneaks into Gatsby’s home and shoots Gatsby in the back. Because of these actions, George seems resigned to the fact that the only way he is getting out of this is to end his own life, which he does by shooting himself in the mouth. In both versions, however, the viewer only sees him put the gun in his mouth and only hears the shot that ends his life. The final thing that is the same in both versions is the fact that George looks poor and unkept with his overalls and unwashed face, and he comes in armed with a gun. And both scenes take place in the very luxurious pool area of Gatsby’s big fancy mansion where is wearing his full bath suit and his expensive ring. This contrast in character is symbolic of the differences between the two men. They don’t run in the same circles and George probably feels slighted that his simple life has been interrupted by someone like Gatsby who has to pay for what he has done. While the deaths of Gatsby and George are inevitable in both scenes, the overall feel of each is quite different: version 1 has an overall feeling of squashed dreams while version 2 has an overall feeling of uncertainty and regret. Summary Notice the bold words? They cover the 4 elements! Thesis

8. In first version, the differences in this scene are also found in the setting, sounds, actions, and tone of the actor portraying Jay Gatsby. In this first version, Gatsby is hoping for a call from Daisy while he passes the afternoon. In this version, the audience (in an overhead, spectator sort of shot) sees Gatsby dive into his pool with an emblem and his initials “JG” on the bottom. This setting shows Gatsby’s wealth; he doesn’t just have a pool in his backyard which overlooks the bay, but he has a glamorous, circle shaped pool which is not common or ordinary in any way. Gatsby’s wealth can also be seen in his jewelry; he wears a pinky ring. This is quite noticeable when Gatsby is swimming underwater and again as he is getting out of the water. When Gatsby is climbing the ladder from the pool the only thing the audience sees for a moment is Gatsby’s hands. The pinky ring stands out as a symbol of Gatsby’s wealth and achievement of his dreams. In addition to the setting, another difference between the two scenes can be found in the sounds. When Gatsby was under the water, the sounds were muted and the audience, along with Gatsby, could hear the ring of the phone from under the water. The ringing blends with the low undertones of the music as Gatsby emerges from the water. The music reflects Gatsby’s hope and dreams that the caller is Daisy. The music and action hold for a minute as Gatsby looks across the bay at Daisy’s home. Again, this expresses his hope and the closeness of his dreams coming true at this point in time. But all this is shattered when we see the blurry figure of George standing on the opposite side of the pool. With the loud diegetic gun shot, the music gets louder as Gatsby’s life drains from him. The horror is complete when George puts the barrel of the gun in his mouth. As Gatsby falls backwards into the pool, the splash of his body and George’s gunshot combine into one sound. This effect startles the audience even though we are expecting both. One event has led to multiple tragedies: the murder of Gatsby and George’s suicide. Both men have lost their dreams: Gatsby has lost not only his life, but his life with Daisy; George has lost his wife, his morals, and his life. In addition to sounds, the actions of each actor contribute to subtle differences between the two versions of this scene. In this version, the character of George seems to be more decisive. The amount of time the audience sees George is fairly short and his actions are not delayed. When Gatsby emerges from the pool, George is already taking careful aim. He doesn’t linger long before he takes the shot. Additionally, he fires only one shot at Gatsby, aiming for his heart and hitting his target accurately.

9. This leads the audience to believe that he is sure of himself and his decision. One final different element between the two versions can be found in the tone each actor uses in the scene. The scene itself doesn’t have much dialogue. In this version as Gatsby emerges from the pool to the telephone ringing, he assumes the caller is Daisy. After he is shot by George, he looks down at his chest and puts his finger to his blood; he rubs his middle finger and thumb together and looks up and across the bay at Daisy’s house; at this point, the camera had been zooming in on Daisy’s house but now it stops and begins zooming out. With his dying breath he says, “Daisy.” As Gatsby, DiCaprio says this softly with a tone of disbelief--disbelief because this is happening when everything Gatsby ever wanted is, in the character’s mind, about to come true and he will not survive to see his dreams come to pass.

10. In this second version of this scene, the differences are also found in the setting, sounds, actions, and tone of the actor portraying Jay Gatsby. Like the first version, Gatsby is hoping to hear from Daisy. In this scene though, the audience sees Gatsby lying on an inflated pool bed in his pool. Like the first version, this pool also has an emblem on the bottom, but it is less noticeable because the camera is straight on and level with Gatsby. This setting and camera angle gives the feel that the audience is Gatsby-we identify with him a bit more and are less spectator-like than in the first version. This setting also shows Gatsby’s wealth, but in this version that is demonstrated a bit differently; Gatsby has a pool and an outdoor room leading to the pool. The outdoor room is complete with a fish pond, lounge chairs, and curtains. It is these curtains which hide the intruder from Gatsby’s sight. Gatsby’s wealth is also seen in his jewelry; like the first version, he wears a pinky ring. However, in this version, it doesn’t seem quite as noticeable; Gatsby has his arms crossed in front of him and is resting his chin on his arms. In this shot, the pinky ring is seen, but attention doesn’t seem to be focused on him, it is just an ordinary adornment of a wealthy man. In addition to the setting, another difference between the two scenes is found in the sounds. Unlike the first version, this version has music playing throughout the scene. As Gatsby floats in the pool, the record player is playing a wistful sounding song. The music reflects Gatsby’s hope for his future with Daisy. The wistful music is abruptly interrupted when we see George emerge from behind the curtains. With the five loud diegetic gun shots, the music is drowned out but still playing. Simultaneously, we hear the air from the pool bed hiss and the bubbling from the water as Gatsby sinks to the bottom of the pool. This gives the scene a sense of realism because that is what we would expect to hear if this happened. Then, like the first version, George turns the gun on himself, but instead of cutting away to Gatsby sinking to the bottom of the pool, the curtain blows into the camera shot blocking our view as George puts the barrel of the gun in his mouth. We hear another (sixth) gunshot and then George’s gun falling into the fish pond.

11. This effect startles the audience even though we expected it. Along with the sounds, the actions of each actor contribute to subtle differences between the two versions of this scene. In this version, the character of George seems to be a bit hesitant to pull the trigger on the gun. Much time is spent watching George enter the pool area of Gatsby’s home and take aim at Gatsby, and when he points the gun at Gatsby’s figure, the gun is shaking. This tells the audience that not only is George hesitant, but he is afraid of what he is about to do. Additionally, he fires five times at Gatsby, which is different from the first version. This leads the audience to believe that George wants to be sure he kills Gatsby; he is not as confident in his ability as the portrayal in the first version. Finally, the tone Robert Redford uses as Gatsby in this scene is very different. Like in the first version, he is waiting to hear from Daisy. At one point (when George is there), Gatsby turns and calls out in a questioning tone, “Daisy?” as though he heard something and thought it was her. When there is no response, he turns back and looks out at the pool in front of him uncertainly. George shoots him after this, and it seems Gatsby was not aware of what happened; he did not turn around or utter any words. Because there is no other dialogue or actions from the character, this gives the impression that death was unexpected.

12. In my opinion, the first version of the scene was better than the second version. If we look at the cinematic and dramatic elements of this film, it feels as though it is keeping with the dream-like characteristics of Gatsby. He is a character unwilling (or unable) to accept reality. So, when Gatsby is getting out of the pool and is sure that Daisy is the caller, the camera zooms in on Gatsby’s face. As Gatsby, DiCaprio is wearing a slight smile and expression like, “Yes, I knew she would call.” The film cuts to Daisy’s house and zooms in on the symbolic green light, but then Gatsby is shot by George. At this point, the camera stops zooming in and begins zooming out. All of those dreams Gatsby had are quickly falling away from his grasp because he is dying; he and Daisy were never meant to be. This realization comes to Gatsby only with his death. He refuses to acknowledge what the audience already knows. His realization is shown to the audience through the use of these cinematic elements. The dream-like world Gatsby lives in is also shown through the low lighting used in the scene. The entire scene has an even, golden glow to it-very extravagant and dream-like, much like Gatsby himself. Even the high angle used to show Gatsby’s his pool seems over the top as it catches his perfect dive. As for the dramatic elements, the costumes are fitting with the time period, which one would expect in a film set in the Twenties. Additionally, the acting in the scene seems to be appropriate to the type of character DiCaprio is portraying. Because the character exists really only on the page, there is no one for the actor to study, unless he views how other actors have portrayed Jay Gatsby. So, the most likely used technique in preparing for this film would be method acting.

13. Many actors contact their inner feelings as a guide and do their best to become that character; everything is based on feeling. As this character, and as viewers, we want Daisy to call Gatsby. When the phone rings, although the audience may know the truth that it is not Daisy, we hope. The expression DiCaprio uses when getting out of the pool, looking at the phone and then across the bay conveys this hope in Gatsby. Gatsby is an optimist when it comes to Daisy. Likewise, when Gatsby is dying, he says “Daisy” with his last breath. The expression and soft tone which DiCaprio uses conveys a sense of disbelief and sadness. Everything Gatsby has ever worked for is for nothing at this point. I feel that this version of the scene better captures Gatsby’s optimism, dream-like attitude, and loss.

15. Much Ado About Nothing By William Shakespeare

16. Groups of 4 Choose A or B as a group. I will give a scenario in a moment. Your mission: create a short skit acting out the scenario. You will perform, so be ready. This is super short and no real pressure!

17. Groups of 4 “A” Two people of the opposite sex, A and B, dislike one another and are constantly bickering. Show them taunting one another, then have B leave. Some friends enter. Have the friends convince A that B is really attracted to A. Deal with the matter of whether A believes them and why he (or she) would.

18. Groups of 4 “B” A different couple, X and Y, are very much in love. Create a scenario showing their affection for one another. Have X leave and friends enter. The friends have to do something to cause Y to want to break up with X.

19. Groups of 4 “B” A different couple, X and Y, are very much in love. Create a scenario showing their affection for one another. Have X leave and friends enter. The friends have to do something to cause Y to want to break up with X. “A” Two people of the opposite sex, A and B, dislike one another and are constantly bickering. Show them taunting one another, then have B leave. Some friends enter. Have the friends convince A that B is really attracted to A. Deal with the matter of whether A believes them and why he (or she) would.

21. Characters: 1.Leonato 2.Beatrice 3.Hero 4.Claudio 5.Benedick 6.Don Pedro 7.Don John 8.Dogberry 9.Verges 10.Margaret 11.Antonio 12.Borachio 13.Ursula

22. Leonato: A respected, well-to-do, elderly noble at whose home the action is set. Leonato is the father of Hero and the uncle of Beatrice. As governor of Messina, he is second in social power only to Don Pedro.

23. Antonio: Hero’s uncle and Leonato’s brother. He helps to trick Claudio at the end of the play.

25. Hero: The beautiful young daughter of Leonato and the cousin of Beatrice. Hero is lovely, gentle, and kind. She falls in love with Claudio when he falls for her, but when Don John slanders her and Claudio rashly rakes revenge, she suffers terribly.

27. Margaret: Hero’s serving woman, who unwittingly helps deceive Claudio. Margaret is lower class. Though she is honest, she does have some dealings with the villainous world of Don John.

28. Ursula is Hero’s maid. She helps Hero deceive Beatrice.

30. Beatrice: Leonato’s niece and Hero’s cousin. Beatrice is “a pleasant-spirited lady” with a very sharp tongue. She is generous and loving, but, continually mocks other people with elaborately tooled jokes and puns. She wages a war of wits against Benedick and often wins the battles. She appears content never to marry.

32. Don Pedro: An important nobleman from Aragon, sometimes referred to as “Prince.” Don Pedro is a longtime friend of Leonato, Hero’s father, and is also close to the soldiers who have been fighting under him—the younger Benedick and the very young Claudio. Don Pedro is generous, courteous, intelligent, and loving to his friends, but he is also quick to believe evil of others and hasty to take revenge. He is the most politically and socially powerful character in the play.

34. Claudio: A young soldier who has won great acclaim fighting under Don Pedro during the recent wars. Claudio falls in love with Hero upon his return to Messina. His unfortunately suspicious nature make him quick to believe evil rumors and hasty to despair and take revenge.

36. Benedick: An aristocratic soldier who has recently been fighting under Don Pedro, and a friend of Don Pedro and Claudio. Benedick is very witty, always making jokes and puns. He carries on a “merry war” of wits with Beatrice. Like Beatrice, he swears he will never fall in love or marry.

38. Don John: The illegitimate brother of Don Pedro. Don John is melancholy and sullen by nature, and he creates a dark scheme to ruin the happiness of Hero and Claudio. He is the villain; his evil actions are motivated by his envy of his brother’s social authority.

39. Conrade is Don John’s side-kick.

40. Borachio is another side-kick of Don John’s.

42. The Watch

43. Dogberry: The constable in charge of the Watch, or chief policeman, of Messina. Dogberry is very sincere and takes his job seriously, but he has a habit of using exactly the wrong word to convey his meaning. Dogberry is one of the few middle class characters, though his desire to speak formally and elaborately like the noblemen becomes an occasion for parody.

44. Verges helps Dogberry; he copies everything Dogberry does. If Dogberry is the sheriff, Verges is the deputy.

46. Created 12/2009 McComb