Seminar in Cinema:

Mask

PART I: SUMMARY– Write a brief description of the key events in Mask. What are the main characters, location, time period, and main action(s)? Then write a brief paragraph as to why you were liked or did not like to this film and your opinion of the story.

PART II: ELEMENTS– Use complete sentences and paragraphs, quotes or examples. Spelling, punctuation, grammar, and other writing mechanics are very important!

A. CHARACTER- Choose one of the two activities below and analyze the characters in Mask.			.
	1. Who are the major characters in your story? Which characters (or protagonists) play the central roles? Which characters (or antagonists) oppose the protagonists? How do the antagonists and protagonists interact in your film? What outcomes do these characters create?
	2. Characterize the main character’s actions and / or thinking: how are they good or bad, intelligent or stupid, deliberate or spontaneous? Discuss how and why this character is either the protagonist or antagonist, round or flat. How does this information help you understand the character?
C. THEME – Choose one of the two activities below and analyze the themes in Mask.
		1. 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?
		2. 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. Which characters represent or embody the theme? How do you know?