ANALYSIS: Benny and Joon
                     


I.  SETTING – Describe the time(s) and locale(s) that the film takes place in.
 
II. PLOT SUMMARY– In your notebook write a brief narrative summary of the plot events in the film.  Remember the beginning of the plot is the preceding action: What has gone on before.      
 
III. EVALUATION – Write a brief statement on your opinion and evaluation of the film.
 
IV. ELEMENTS
A. CHARACTER - 
1.      Which character is the story most about (the protagonist).  Choose one and explain why he/she is the protagonist.
2.      Who (or what) is the antagonist?
3.      What change/growth do the main characters go through?  Benny, June, Sam?
 
B. THEME
What is the main idea, message, or theme of the film? Express the theme in a complete sentence and use specific examples of expression of this theme from the film to support your answer. How do the main characters express or reveal the main idea?
 

Adapted by Rob Slater from original ideas of Darin Detwiler