TRAINSPOTTING : ANALYSIS OF NARRATIVE RESOLUTION

Analyse how the narrative resolution of the film explores and resolves its  themes and binary oppposites 

 ( friendship, betrayal, escape , family life, alienation, addiction , past v future , masculinity , responsibility v freedom, individuality v society, etc. ).



You should focus here on the final sections  of the film and on Tommy's narrative and fate and particularly  Renton's attempts to escape and his final betrayal. Look at how film form is used to guide audience response and alignment in key scenes and the language used in the closing voiceover.

Is there a moral or message to Trainspotting or is it ambiguous about the themes and characters ? 

How does Renton exemplify this ?

Cold turkey , Tommy

London

Tommy's funeral

Sick boy's deal

Ending

Closing voiceover text 

PROGRESS EXAM QUESTION PAPER 1 B : Wednesday June 9

PAPER 1 SECTION B  AMERICAN CINEMA AFTER 2005  

How far do your chosen films ( No Country for Old Men and Captain Fantastic ) demonstrate the importance of visual and soundtrack cues in influencing spectator response? Refer in detail to at least one sequence from each film ( 40 marks )

50 minutes

Compare and contrast how visual and soundtrack elements ( cinematography, editing, mise-en-scene,  music, sound effects, ) are used in  both films to influence how  audiences are aligned or encouraged to feel about characters and the narrative of the film .

You can also explore issues such as active/passive spectatorship , audience expectations , and  ideological themes .

This exam is handwritten but you may consult previous notes to help with key content