Into+the+Wild

=**__Into the Wild__** - Directed by Sean Penn=

=Chris McCandless - character= How do you see Chris, based on how he is portrayed in the film? Is he a naive idealist who simply bit off more than he could chew; is he arrogant and stupid for thinking he is above normal human caution; or did he have a death wish and go to Alaska not expecting to survive? //Add your comments on the discussion page//.

Close viewing from class work:
Check out our close viewing notes. See if there is anything important you may have missed from these scenes.

Here is the close viewing of the Opening Scene.

Close viewing of the Closing Scene

Close Viewing of the Mountaintop Scene:

Notes on Music in the film:
We know that in this film music is used to support the narrative by showing Chris's mood at certain points during the film e.g. The use of the music 'Wolf' to show a spiritually important moment for Chris. The lyrics provide Chris's internal monologue when he is alone. The song lyrics combined with visual techniques not only provide an insight into Chris's thoughts at a given time, but also support the mood of the scene.

Film Exemplars:
Here are some film exemplars from some recent externals. Merit exemplar

Topics from past exams
Here is the link to topics from past exams. exam papers Remember that this year's paper will be in the 2009 format.