English 9 Perry High School Prompt Write an essay ANALYZING the cinematic style of director Tim Burton Focus on the ways in which the director uses stylistic techniques across films to achieve his argument on the ID: 911654
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Tim Burton Analytical Essay
English 9Perry High School
Slide2PromptWrite an essay ANALYZING the cinematic style of director Tim Burton.Focus on the ways in which the director uses
stylistic techniques across films to achieve his argument on the anti-hero’s role in society.
Slide3PrepareWhat is an anti-hero?How do Burton’s characters exemplify
the concept of the anti-hero?According to Tim Burton, what is the role
of the anti-hero in society?
Slide4Writing Effective Analytical StatementsEnglish 9Perry High School
Slide5WWH StatementsWWH set is for analysis
essays when analyzing an author’s (OR
director’s
) argument or
purp
ose.
W
:
What
cinematic technique is Burton
using?
W
: Where is cinematic technique being used? (compare to textual evidence) H: How does Burton use this cinematic technique effectively in order to further his message about the anti-hero?
Purpose of
CinematicElement
Example of CinematicElement
Effect of CinematicChoice
Analytical
Triangle
Slide6Tim Burton Cinematic analysis:The Corpse BrideTim Burton, in The Corpse Bride, uses (
cinematic element) in order to (
achieve what purpose
).
For example,
(
insert example from the movie here
).
Therefore,
(
explain the effect the example has on the viewer
.)
Slide7Tim Burton Cinematic analysis:The Corpse BrideTim Burton, in The Corpse Bride
, uses dramatic music in order to
help the viewers see the protagonist as an unlikely hero
.
Slide8Tim Burton Cinematic analysis:Charlie and the choc. factoryTim Burton, in The Corpse Bride
, uses dramatic music in order to help the viewers see the protagonist as an unlikely hero. For example, when Victor is practicing his vows in the creepy forest and Emily, the scary corpse bride, reaches out and snatches Victor’s hand, Tim Burton uses dramatic music and sound effects to help the audience feel the scariness of the scene.
Slide9Tim Burton Cinematic analysis:Charlie and the choc. factoryTim Burton, in The
Corpse Bride, uses dramatic music in order to help the viewers see the protagonist as an unlikely hero. For example, when Victor is practicing his vows in the creepy forest and Emily, the scary corpse bride, reaches out and snatches Victor’s hand, Tim Burton uses dramatic music and sound effects to help the audience feel the scariness of the scene.
Burton does a great job in scaring the viewers and helping us feel that Victor is afraid and not necessarily a hero.
W
W
H
Slide10Tim Burton Cinematic analysis:Edward scissorhandsTim Burton, in Edward Scissorhands, uses
(cinematic element) in order to
(
achieve what purpose
).
For example,
(
insert example from the movie here
).
Therefore,
(
explain the effect the example has on the viewer
.)
Slide11Tim Burton Cinematic analysis:Edward scissorhandsTim Burton, in Edward Scissorhands
, uses back lighting in an effort to show characters as frightening or threatening.
Slide12Tim Burton Cinematic analysis:Edward scissorhandsTim Burton, in Edward Scissorhands
, uses back lighting in an effort to show characters as frightening or threatening.
For example
,
when Peg finds Edward in the attic of the mansion, back lighting is used to make Edward look dangerous.
Slide13Tim Burton Cinematic analysis:Edward scissorhandsTim Burton, in Edward Scissorhands
, uses back lighting in an effort to show characters as frightening or threatening.
For example
,
when Peg finds Edward in the attic of the mansion, back lighting is used to make Edward look dangerous.
By making viewers worry about Peg’s well-being, Burton sets up Peg as a potential victim. Edward is portrayed as threatening, but later is revealed as kind and, therefore, an anti-hero.
W
W
H
Slide14Format of the essayIntroduction Paragraph Attention Grabber/Hook
ThesisBody Paragraph 1
Analytical Statement 1
Analytical Statement 2
Reflective Commentary
Body Paragraph
2
Analytical Statement
1
Analytical Statement 2 Reflective CommentaryConclusion Paragraph
Slide15Tim Burton Analytical Essay
English 9Perry High School
Slide16Hook (Attention Grabber)Grab the attention of the reader.Chocolate rivers, scissors for hands, and dancing skeletons– this may seem like a child’s midnight dream, but it’s actually a description of the successful filmmaker, Tim Burton.
His quirky, fantastical worlds and unlikely heroes have helped make Burton one of the world’s most beloved movie-makers.
Slide17ThesisIn the motion pictures Edward Scissorhands and
Corpse Bride (or another film),
director Tim Burton uses _______________ and _________________ in order to support the argument that the anti-hero has an important role in society.
Slide18Topic Sentence (Paragraph 1)In his motion pictures, Burton uses dramatic music and sound effects to support the notion that the anti-hero is important in society.
Slide19Analytical statement (whh set #1)Tim Burton, in The
Corpse Bride, uses dramatic music
in order to
help the viewers see the protagonist as an unlikely hero
.
For example, when Victor is practicing his vows in the creepy forest and Emily, the scary corpse bride, reaches out and snatches Victor’s hand, Tim Burton uses dramatic music and sound effects to help the audience feel the scariness of the scene.
Burton does a great job in scaring the viewers and helping us feel that Victor is afraid and not necessarily a hero
.
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W
H
Slide20Analytical statement (wwh set #2)In addition, when Victor tricks Emily into taking him back to the land of the living, Emily catches Victor talking to Victoria. When she realizes that Victor is trying to stay with Victoria, Emily gets really angry and the music turns scary and suspenseful. Again, Burton does a good job helping us feel the tension of the moment and highlight the fact that Victor is in way over his head. The anti-hero quality of being a “screw-up” is very evident.
W
H
Slide21Reflective commentaryClearly, Burton uses music and sound effects masterfully in helping the viewers see how Victor is inept, and not a traditional hero. Later in the movie, the audience sees Victor as a true hero, fighting Lord Barkus
with a simple fork and preventing him from harming Victoria. This is a clear example of Tim Burton’s notion that the unsung hero is very important to society.
Slide22Topic Sentence (Paragraph 2)Director Tim Burton also uses interesting lighting effects to support the notion that the anti-hero is important in society.
Slide23Analytical statement (whh set #1)Tim Burton, in Edward Scissorhands
, uses back lighting in an effort to show characters as frightening or threatening.
For example
,
when Peg finds Edward in the attic of the mansion,
back lighting is
used to make Edward look dangerous.
By making viewers worry about Peg’s well-being, Burton sets up Peg as a potential victim. Edward is portrayed as threatening, but later is revealed as kind and, therefore, an anti-hero.
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H
Slide24Analytical statement (wwh set #2)In addition, when Edward is captured trying to rob Jim’s house, he exits the house slowly as he walks to the police. Back lighting is used to make Edward look dangerous and menacing.
Again, Burton does a good job helping us feel the tension of the moment and showcase the fact that
Edward seems to be a monster, but in reality, he is kind, caring and supportive.
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H
Slide25Reflective commentaryBurton uses interesting lighting techniques a
deptly in helping the viewers see how Edward is an unlikely hero. He is the opposite of what he seems. Edward is not the enemy here, others in the town are. This is yet another clear example of Tim Burton’s notion that the antihero is very important to society.
Slide26Conclusion paragraphIn Burton’s films The Corpse Bride and
Edward Scissorhands, the audience sees how he
uses _______________ and _________________ in order to support the argument that the anti-hero
is important
in
our society.
Slide27Conclusion paragraph Cont.When Burton uses __________ and __________, it reinforces the idea that his characters are unexpected heroes who don’t fit society’s ideas of a true hero. Nonetheless, the viewers still want them to succeed.
Slide28Conclusion paragraph Cont.Burton’s unique, incredibly imaginative worlds and eccentric heroes help to teach us that the anti-hero is not only important, but alive in
all of us.