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Conflict Perspectives In David Gutterson's 'Snow Falling On Cedars'
Module C: Conflicting perspectives

Composers use a variety of mediums to present an argument within an event, personality or situation resulting in the conflict of perspectives. David Gutterson uses Snow Falling on Cedars to explore conflicting perspectives on personal and political levels including: • Justice and in justice • Truth and inaccuracies • Tolerance and prejudice
Snow falling on cedars
David Gutterson using narrative techniques: - Circular narrative structure
Uses this device to help narrate and identify the conflicting perspectives thematically directing action through the forum of the court case. - Done by limited point of view, flashbacks, and framing - Abundant use of flashbacks in the portrayal of Ishmael; …show more content…
Director has chosen to unfold the perspectives in a linear timeline in contrast to SFOC with an emphasis placed on the lighting and change of tonal background = to contrast each character within the eyes of the law and morale justice
Irony of Sam seen as the ‘unfit’ father due to disability with a loving relationship to daughter: “people worry you’re not smart... no one doubts you love your daughter” - Contrasting with Rita accepted as the ‘normal’ mother yet with dysfunctional family: “and its not perfect, and I’m not a perfect parent... I forget he’s just a little
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