"Witness" Essay
English-Speech Discuss how Weir represents the concept of "individual struggle" in witness?
Good morning/afternoon teachers and classmates, I am here today to talk to you about how Weir represents the concept of "individual struggle" in witness. Individual struggle is ones challenge which can decide if they are strong, or weak it determines their strengths and weaknesses and almost every individual will walk a path in their lives whereby they will face individual struggles. In witness the concept of "individual struggle" is represented in the opening scene, the murder scene, the barn scene with book and Rachel, the raising of the barn scene and the ice cream scene.
In the opening scene the concept of "individual struggle" is represented in witness. The film begins with an introduction to the Amish. The music is peaceful and harmonious coupled with a montage of a group of Amish people walking through grasslands. A traditional horse and buggy is used to establish their way of life. Rachel represents individual struggle as when her husband dies she becomes a single parents which is hard. During the funeral high angle shots are used to show how many people are gathered, women are shown preparing and serving food while the men gather around and talk. A panning long shot of the Amish town highlights the peacefulness and simplicity which will be contrasted to the English world. Furthermore with the use of juxtaposition in the two worlds we are able to highlight the contrast of the horse and buggy holding up traffic and also trucks and cars through long angle shot. This is also show in the scene where the train passes Daniel on his buggy.
The gun Scene is also a significant scene that represents individual struggle. Books destruction of the birdhouse symbolises the disturbance and destruction that he will bring to the Amish community. This is further emphasised when book allows Samuel to hold his gun. Through the dialogue
Good morning/afternoon teachers and classmates, I am here today to talk to you about how Weir represents the concept of "individual struggle" in witness. Individual struggle is ones challenge which can decide if they are strong, or weak it determines their strengths and weaknesses and almost every individual will walk a path in their lives whereby they will face individual struggles. In witness the concept of "individual struggle" is represented in the opening scene, the murder scene, the barn scene with book and Rachel, the raising of the barn scene and the ice cream scene.
In the opening scene the concept of "individual struggle" is represented in witness. The film begins with an introduction to the Amish. The music is peaceful and harmonious coupled with a montage of a group of Amish people walking through grasslands. A traditional horse and buggy is used to establish their way of life. Rachel represents individual struggle as when her husband dies she becomes a single parents which is hard. During the funeral high angle shots are used to show how many people are gathered, women are shown preparing and serving food while the men gather around and talk. A panning long shot of the Amish town highlights the peacefulness and simplicity which will be contrasted to the English world. Furthermore with the use of juxtaposition in the two worlds we are able to highlight the contrast of the horse and buggy holding up traffic and also trucks and cars through long angle shot. This is also show in the scene where the train passes Daniel on his buggy.
The gun Scene is also a significant scene that represents individual struggle. Books destruction of the birdhouse symbolises the disturbance and destruction that he will bring to the Amish community. This is further emphasised when book allows Samuel to hold his gun. Through the dialogue