Directed by Wes Anderson (2023)
Since we are not meeting on Wednesday we will have a discussion on The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar which we will watch in class.
Discussion Question: “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar exudes a distinct theatrical vibe. The set design and the way the scenes are presented feel like a live theater performance. It’s a refreshing departure from the conventional cinematic experience, adding a layer of whimsical charm.” What rhetorical techniques does Wes Anderson use achieve this affect? You may want to talk about set design, narrative technique, blocking (The term for the movement and positioning of actors on a stage in theater is blocking), breaking the forth wall, motifs, color symmetry, symbolism, parallelism, etc. What you analyze is up to you. You do not have to analyze more than one thing, unless you want to. You definitely DO NOT have to talk about everything listed here.
Your post – 15 points and around 500 words.
Your two replies – 5 points and around 150-200 words. You will need two replies.
Total – 25 pts
Guidelines: You will be graded on both your analytical post and the value of your replies. For example “Good reply” is not a valuable reply unless you explain why your peer’s post is good.
