The film Sucker Punch is based on a Proto-Feminist Hero who has lost a family member, which is shown at the very beginning of the trailer. In result of the death she is forced into an asylum known as the Lennox House for the mentally insane. As the protagonist arrives to the asylum, she is forcefully assisted out of the car by men dressed in all white. This is an unusual colour for the men to wear since they do not represent innocence,goodness and purity.
The character befriends a couple of girls, and lets them know that she needs to escape the torturous prison she is admitted in. She will do anything to escape the asylum, that many would consider hell on earth. The mental institute is presented in dull colours such as black which represent evil,death, mystery and chaos. While the lady that appears to be a dance instructor, but is also be classified as the characters mentor, gives the protagonist a few wise words, the beginning of the scene is shown as her sitting in a dark room which can symbolize the unknown, with lightning in the background which represents inspiration. The character is told that “What [she] is imagining right now, [she] can control this world”. The protagonist along with her accomplices are willing to do everything in their power to escape and fight for their freedom.
The imaginary world the group of girls fantasize about, helps them escape their reality which is a prison, this is the initiation because they cross into a more dangerous world. The hero can be classified as the outcast for many reasons.The introduction to the road of trials is when the character interacts with an intellegent man, he lets the character know that she will need five items, a map, fire, a knife, a key, and the fifth object is a mystery. The objects are needed in order for the female hero to begin her journey and are faced with the innermost cave that will finally set her free. Each item that the protagonist needs has a significant meaning to it. Fire can be symbolized for control and the ability to transform, and the map represents direction. A key indicates freedom, and the knife can signify protection for the upcoming obstacles the character will face.
The character befriends a couple of girls, and lets them know that she needs to escape the torturous prison she is admitted in. She will do anything to escape the asylum, that many would consider hell on earth. The mental institute is presented in dull colours such as black which represent evil,death, mystery and chaos. While the lady that appears to be a dance instructor, but is also be classified as the characters mentor, gives the protagonist a few wise words, the beginning of the scene is shown as her sitting in a dark room which can symbolize the unknown, with lightning in the background which represents inspiration. The character is told that “What [she] is imagining right now, [she] can control this world”. The protagonist along with her accomplices are willing to do everything in their power to escape and fight for their freedom.
The imaginary world the group of girls fantasize about, helps them escape their reality which is a prison, this is the initiation because they cross into a more dangerous world. The hero can be classified as the outcast for many reasons.The introduction to the road of trials is when the character interacts with an intellegent man, he lets the character know that she will need five items, a map, fire, a knife, a key, and the fifth object is a mystery. The objects are needed in order for the female hero to begin her journey and are faced with the innermost cave that will finally set her free. Each item that the protagonist needs has a significant meaning to it. Fire can be symbolized for control and the ability to transform, and the map represents direction. A key indicates freedom, and the knife can signify protection for the upcoming obstacles the character will face.
Will these five items be the reason the girls escape?
You've summarized the trailer, but you have not discussed the archetypes. Which elements of the hero's journey are apparent in the trailer? Who is this 'lady'? Does Babydoll have mentors? loyal retainers? What do the things they must find represent?
ReplyDeleteNice picture navreeen :)and I like your contrast of colors. So I will comment more when I get home :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a bit of summary but I liked how you talked about the asylum and what the workers looked like.
ReplyDeleteGood job giving a clear and thorough job of identifying the archetypes in the trailer, but try to relate the archetypes to the main elements in the film. Also, you could predict what will happen at each stage of the hero Babydoll. In other words, good job boy :)
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