Year 11 English

Scene analysis:

 

Fight scene:

 

What does this scene reveal about the character of Will? What are his insecurities?

 

 

 

 

Table scene:

 

What is the purpose of this scene? Consider what has come before it.

 

 

 

 

 

Job interview with NSA/ talking with Sean scene:

 

How does Will come across in this scene when he is at the job interview?

Explain what happens in this scene. What is the purpose of the transition to a new setting?

What is the effect of this scene?

What does it reveal about Will?

Why is this scene important for both of the characters?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Phone conversation scene:

 

Why do you think Will refuses to tell Skylar that he loves her?

Explain the significance of the song that it playing during this scene. Consider the lyrics:

‘lose the gamble. Did you add up all the cards left to play?’

 

 

Discuss the relationship between Will and the Professor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chucky and Will at work scene:

 

Discuss the significance of the conversation between Will and Chucky. What effect does this have on Will?

What does this say about the impact that Chucky has on Will?

Why is this scene important?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turning point: 'It's not your fault'

 

Discuss the importance of this scene.

What does Sean reveal and how does this affect Will and his journey to overcome adversity?

 

 

Train/ bedroom Scene:

 

Discuss what is happening here.

Identify one film technique that the filmmaker has used in this scene to convey the idea of 'change'.

 

 

Comparison:

 

Compare the body language between Will and Sean at the end of their sessions and the beginning.