Lesson 2: 20/04

Lo: ~ To explore the use of characterization in a film.

Case Study Characters

  • Main Character actors - Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson
  • Protagonist character outline - Name: Carol Danvers  Age: Unknown, around 30  Job: Pilot
  • Antagonist character outline - Name: Yon-Rogg  Age: Unknown  Species: Kree  Job: Military Commander
  • Sidekick character outline - Name: Nick Fury  Age: Unknown  Job: Detective
  • Brie Larson got paid 5 million, Samuel L. Jackson got 15 million.
Characters
  • There is a main character, called Carol Danvers
  • The story is only really about this character.
  • The story is told from the perspective of Carol Danvers.
  • The main character, Carol Danvers, has blond hair and blue eyes. 
  • The fact that she sometimes glows tells us that she is a marvel superhero.
  • She speaks calmly and, thankfully, does NOT have a catchphrase.
  • She will do the right thing and cares about others.
  • ?
  • The main type of music is 90's music, as it is based in the 90's.
  • The character that interests me the most is Goose, as he looks like a cat, but is actually some weird alien thing that swallows the tesseract, along with some people.
  • I can't think of anyone else I'd add to the story.
  • I think that the story would be massively different with any of the main antagonists or protagonists taken away. If Carol was taken away, Nick Fury would never have learned of aliens and began the Avengers. Also, if goose was taken away, they might have lost the tesseract.

Character Theory: Propp

The Hero: Generally leads the narrative, has a quest or has to solve something.

The Villain: Struggles agains the Hero, seen as morally bad, tries to stop hero from achieving goal.

The Donor: Gives the hero something special, enables hero to complete quest.

The Helper: Supports hero, appears at critical moments, their limitations help define the hero.

The Princess: Takes two forms, the object sought by the hero or the reward.

The Dispatcher: Sends the hero on the mission.

The Princesses Father: Gives task to the hero, authority figure, protective over princess.

The False Hero: Appears to act heroically and gets mistaken for the real hero, gets credit and respect.

Captain Marvel

Hero: Carol Danvers (aka Captain Marvel)
Villain: Yon-Rogg
Donor: Dr Wendy Lawson
Helper: Nick Fury
Princess: The Tesseract
False Hero: ??? 


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