The Graduate Pool Scene Essay
Film Studies 1800
5/28/13
Lesson 2
The Graduate
For The Graduate I chose the sequence from where Ben's father announces him coming out to the pool until the end of the scene where he is at the bottom of the pool. (Chapter 5 [all of it]: 20:53–24:25). In The Graduate the cinematic styles were portrayed in this sequence of the film. Mis-en-scene was represented right away from the scenery or background of the sequence. The background was of Ben’s pool with many family friends around. The pool was used for Ben’s dad’s experiment of the scuba suit. With the people around watching it resembles how his father is attempting to show off through the use of Ben. The grill, pool, lawn chairs, and plants were used as props to convey the natural sense of a typical backyard scene. This allows the audience to feel as if they are at the pool party with the characters. The scuba gear and the snorkel are used as a costume and instrumental props because when Ben is in the water the snorkel creates bubbles so that it is naturally being used. Within the sequence cinematography played an important role in understanding Ben’s personality. Through Ben’s bodily movement when he was about to get into the pool …show more content…
I believe theses elements are reinforced in this film. The style was created in this sequence as an awkward and personal vibe. Narrative elements helped show his change from being a follower and listening to his father to then doing his own thing in going after his love in the end. Thematic elements are shown through the social aspect of how he interacts with his family and guests on a personal level. It allows the audience to understand his feelings towards different situations. This sequence in The Graduate resembles Ben’s inner self in which it brings out his personality and feelings that the viewers are able to connect with and
5/28/13
Lesson 2
The Graduate
For The Graduate I chose the sequence from where Ben's father announces him coming out to the pool until the end of the scene where he is at the bottom of the pool. (Chapter 5 [all of it]: 20:53–24:25). In The Graduate the cinematic styles were portrayed in this sequence of the film. Mis-en-scene was represented right away from the scenery or background of the sequence. The background was of Ben’s pool with many family friends around. The pool was used for Ben’s dad’s experiment of the scuba suit. With the people around watching it resembles how his father is attempting to show off through the use of Ben. The grill, pool, lawn chairs, and plants were used as props to convey the natural sense of a typical backyard scene. This allows the audience to feel as if they are at the pool party with the characters. The scuba gear and the snorkel are used as a costume and instrumental props because when Ben is in the water the snorkel creates bubbles so that it is naturally being used. Within the sequence cinematography played an important role in understanding Ben’s personality. Through Ben’s bodily movement when he was about to get into the pool …show more content…
I believe theses elements are reinforced in this film. The style was created in this sequence as an awkward and personal vibe. Narrative elements helped show his change from being a follower and listening to his father to then doing his own thing in going after his love in the end. Thematic elements are shown through the social aspect of how he interacts with his family and guests on a personal level. It allows the audience to understand his feelings towards different situations. This sequence in The Graduate resembles Ben’s inner self in which it brings out his personality and feelings that the viewers are able to connect with and