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10 Things I Hate About You Year 10 Film Study Visual Text

10 Things I Hate About You The Exposition


The exposition of a film is the beginning when we are introduced to the characters and the setting for the first time. It is important because we base our perceptions of what the film will be about and what the characters will be like from what we see at the very beginning. A ti!ity" Get into six groups. Each group will be looking at a different aspect of the exposition: Group ne: !ighting Group Two: Types of shot Group Three: "amera angles Group #our: $usic%soundtrack Group #ive: &se of colour Group 'ix: (rops and costume )e will watch the exposition the first few minutes of the film * twice. +ou need to ,ust look for the aspect that you have been given write down: - description of it )here it occurs )hat it tells us Every member of your group should be writing these down then you will collate everything that you have recorded. (resent what you have come up with on an -. poster write all of the examples that your group has found and explain each one.

10 Things I Hate About You Te hni#ues $sed


'everal film techni/ues are used in 01 Things I 2ate about +ou. They include: %ramati Irony #or example at the $3- students4 party5 the doorbell rings and 3ogey says5 6That4ll be 7igel with the brie45 but the audience knows that it is actually a wild5 party crowd that has turned up. It is also used to show character. 3ianca says5 8- girl4s room is very personal95 ,ust after she has shown "ameron :at4s room and is now refusing to let him see hers. Irony The humour in the film comes from the sharp social comment used. $r $organ says to :at5 8I know how difficult it must be for you to overcome all those years of upper middle class oppression; next time you4re storming the (T-; ask them why they can4t ever buy a book written by a black man9. This comment makes fun of :at4s self*important attitude. 3ianca4s dress is described by $ichael as 8a strategically designed sundress to make guys like us realise that we can4t have her and guys like <oey realise they want to9. This comment makes the viewer realise how opposite to a garment the sundress is it is a statement of 3ianca4s power over men. Visual Irony The camera is used to comment on the action. )hen <oey talks to (atrick on the sports field5 we see behind them :at giving a particularly fierce tackle in soccer practice. The price (atrick asks for taking her out goes up to =>1. $s (erky ?the guidance counsellor@ says5 8I4ve got deviants to see95 and in walks (atrick with the reputation of being a deviant5 but not the behaviour to match it. &usi The music comments on the action: 6'unshine5 on the window5 makes me happy;4 plays when we first see shots of the 'tratford house. 3ianca eyes "ameron up to the music5 6can4t get enough of you baby4. Aerial Shots 'hots of 'eattle and (adua 2igh 'chool are used to introduce the scene and conclude the film. This techni/ue suggests that we are swooping into a 6world4 like gods or fairies and then we leave it once the story is wrapped up.

Film Te hni#ues A ti!ity


Give specific examples of the techni/ues used in the boxes below. Te hni#ue Aramatic irony Irony $etaphor Bisual irony Stereotyping by ars" "ameron :atarina (atrick <oey $ichael Shots" 'low motion 2igh -ngle shots !ow angle shots *lothes symbolism" "ameron :at (atrick 3ianca )alter 'tratford %etail 'eason(e))e t

*lose Vie+ing Exer ise The *on)rontation bet+een ,at and -ian a
Biew the scene at 0hr 00min CDsec that begins with 3ianca lying on her bed watching The Real World5 and ending with a shot of 3ianca on the swing. The /uestions follow the action of the scene. Fill in the )ollo+ing +or.sheet" 0. 2ow is the shot of the television showing 6The Eeal )orld: 'eattle4 an example of dramatic ironyF D. Aescribe 3ianca4s room. .. This is called a 6talking heads4 scene why do you think it is called thatF C. )hat is the colour symbolism in this scene5 shown in the clothes that the girls are wearingF >. The shots of the girls talking are all at the same angle what does this symbolise about the girlsF G. )hy do you think the director used so many close*up shots of :at4s face in this sceneF H. 2ow does the body language of :at and 3ianca show that this is a serious sceneF I. )hy is the following /uote importantF I swore I would never do anything else just because everyone else is doing it. J. )hen :at sits on the bed next to 3ianca5 3ianca gets up this shows that she is exerting power over her sister. 2ow does this mark a change in their relationshipF 01.The cut to :at lying on her bed is what kind of shotF

00.2ow does :at4s room compare to 3ianca4sF 2ow does this show the differences in character between the sistersF 0D.)hat is the effect of the 2igh -ngle 'hot looking down at 3iancaF 2ow does 3ianca4s costume add to this effectF 0..2ow do the lyrics at the end of this scene complement itF 0C.)hy is this an important sceneF 0>.2ow does the camera tell us a story without wordsF

*lose Vie+ing /ui0 At the 1rom starts 1hr 12min 13se onds
-nswer the following /uestions about the prom scene. 0. )e see the band Letters to Cleo three times during the film. a. )hereF b. 2ow are they made part of the plot rather than ,ust an extra to the actionF c. )hy do you think this is doneF ?)hat is the effectF@ D. Aescribe )our techni/ues used to show the importance of the band shown in the first shots of this clip. .. :at: a. 2ow does the angle of the first shot of :at coming up the stairs show her feelingsF

b. 2ow is her nervousness shownF C. )hat is the symbolism of the red rose that (atrick gives :atF >. 2ow is suspense created when (atrick meets :atF a. In the action b. In words G. )hat is the name and effect of the shot used when <oey calls at the 'tratford houseF H. 2ow does $ichael4s outfit show that he is ready to go along with $andella4s 6involvement4 with 'hakespeareF I. #rom the time that $ichael and $andella leave (atrick and :at5 until it cuts to 3ianca in the bathroom5 the camera seems to stay stationary and the shot siKe doesn4t seem to vary. a. )hat effect is the director trying to establishF b. #ind three specific shots that show examples of movement and explain the techni/ues used. J. "ameron and 3ianca: a. 2ow are we shown "ameron4s innocence when <oey hits himF )hat is the purpose of thisF b. 2ow is surprise created when 3ianca hits <oeyF 01.-s :at leaves (atrick: a. 2ow are we reminded of a fairy storyF b. )hich oneF c. )e are left with a feeling of sadness. 2ow is this achieved which characters are involved and what kind of shot is usedFF

4yri s in the )ilm 5eb6based a ti!ity


Go to the website http:%%www.lyricsondemand.com%soundtracks%1%01thingsihateaboutyoulyrics% 7r http:%%www.lyricsdownload.com%01*things*i*hate*about*you*lyrics.html and read the lyrics to the songs that form the soundtrack of the film. "omplete the following activities: 0. 2ow is the soundtrack used in this filmF )hy does it seem to be so importantF D. Eead the lyrics to the song -ad 'eputation. a. -t what point in the film do we hear this songF b. )hich character does it portrayF c. 2ow do the lyrics complement the actionF .. Eead the lyrics to the Letters to Cleo song I 5ant You To 5ant &e. a. )hat do you think the significance of this song isF b. -t what point in the film do we hear itF C. Eead the lyrics to the song 7ne 5ee. by the Barenaked Ladies. a. -t what point in the film do we hear this songF b. 2ow do the lyrics relate to the filmF >. "hoose t+o more songs that play in the film5 and answer these /uestions: a. 2ow does the music complement the action of the filmF b. )hy do you think the director chose to have this music playing at this point in the filmF c. -re there any other songs that you can think of that could have been used instead of this songF )hyF Luote the lyrics to support your answer.

The *hara ters


"omplete this table:

,atarina Strat)ord
/uote 0. 8 bitter sel!" righteous hag who has no !riends# D. $In this society being %ale and an asshole %akes you worthy o! our ti%e.# .. $&ave you seen the unwashed %iscreants who go to that school'# C. )alter: $(ade anyone cry yet'# :at: $)o* but its only +.,-.# >. $ ngry girl %usic o! the indie rock .ersuasion.# G. (atrick5 talking about her father: $Is he a .ain in the ass'# :at: $)o. &e wants %e to be so%eone I% not/ Bianca.# H. The prom $ n anti0uated %ating ritual# I. $I dont like to do what .eo.le e1.ect. Why should I live u. to .eo.les e1.ectations and not %y own'# J. $2ust once* a!ter (o% le!t. 3veryone was doing it so I did it.# 5hat it sho+s about ,at 5hat !alues it sho+s that she has 5here it is in the )ilm

&a.e a *hara ter &ap about ,at8


"omplete this table:

-ian a Strat)ord
/uote 4. $5hes totally .ure.# D. $ snotty little .rincess# .. $5he is what well s.end the rest o! our lives not having.# C. $(y sisters a .articularly hideous breed o! loser.# >. $&ave you always been this sel!ish' 2ust because youre beauti!ul doesnt %ean you can treat .eo.le like they dont %atter.# G. To her father5 $Whats a hot rod'# 5hat it sho+s about -ian a 5hat !alues it sho+s that she has 5here in the )ilm it is

*omplete a hara ter map li.e the one belo+ )or -ian a8

"omplete the table:

(atrick Berona /uote 4. $6ee. it in your .ouch#. D. $Why would I be a!raid o! you'# $(ost .eo.le are.# .. $&e sold his own liver on the black %arket !or a new set o! s.eakers.# C. $7ont let anyone ever %ake you !eel you dont deserve what you want.# 8. $9oure not as bad as you think you are.# :. $I lived on %y grand!athers couch.# H. To :at5 $9ou never disa..ointed %e.# #ill out a "haracter $ap for (atrick. "reate "haracter $aps for t+o of the following characters: <oey Aonner $ichael Eckman "ameron <ames "hastity 5hat it says about 1atri . 5hat !alues it sho+s that he has 5here it is in the )ilm

The Theme

In groups5 discuss the following /uestions:

-eing true to yoursel)


0. 2ow is :at 6true to herself4 in the filmF D. Aiscuss :at4s attitude to men and how this seems to change over time. )hat is her attitude to other womenF .. In what ways has her mother4s departure affected :atF C. )hat clues are there that she may be playing the part of a stereotypical 6intelligent young woman4 instead of being 6true4 to herselfF >. Is (atrick 6true4 to himselfF G. )hat is the function of <oey Aonner in the filmF )hat values does <oey have that the film teaches us to despiseF

Thin.ing o) others
0. &nselfishness is a lesson that 3ianca certainly learns5 but :at does too. 2ow do they both show selfishness%unselfishnessF D. Explain the changing relationship between :at and 3ianca. )hat mistakes does each makeF 2ow has this changed by the end of the filmF

,at9s poem 10 Things I Hate About You


This is the poem that :at writes to (atrick: I hate the +ay you tal. to me: and the +ay you ut your hair8 I hate the +ay you dri!e my ar: I hate it +hen you stare8 I hate your big dumb ombat boots and the +ay you read my mind8 I hate you so mu h it ma.es me si .: it e!en ma.es me rhyme8 I hate the +ay you9re al+ays right: I hate it +hen you lie8 I hate it +hen you ma.e me laugh: e!en +orse +hen you ma.e me ry8 I hate it +hen you9re not around: and the )a t that you didn9t all8 -ut mostly I hate the +ay I don9t hate you: not e!en lose not e!en a little bit not e!en at all8 This poem is a significant moment in the film. 0. )hy is it significant to the charactersF D. 2ow does it affect the relationship between :at and (atrickF .. )hat do you think about the poemF C. )rite your own 401 Things I 2ate -bout +ou4 poem. It must be about a specific person5 a sport5 or school.

*omparison o) t+o texts Sonnet 1;1 and ,at9s poem


'onnet 0C0 is 'hakespeare4s sonnet that $r $organ reads out to his English class. It provides the basis for the assignment he gives the class to write their own sonnet. 2ere are the two poems: 'onnet 0C0
In )aith: I do not lo!e thee +ith mine eyes: For they in thee a thousand errors note< -ut =tis my heart that lo!es +hat they despise: 5ho in despite o) !ie+ is pleased to dote< >or are mine ears +ith thy tongue=s tune delighted: >or tender )eeling: to base tou hes prone: >or taste: nor smell: desire to be in!ited To any sensual )east +ith thee alone" -ut my )i!e +its nor my )i!e senses an %issuade one )oolish heart )rom ser!ing thee: 5ho lea!es uns+ay=d the li.eness o) a man: Thy proud hearts sla!e and !assal +ret h to be" 7nly my plague thus )ar I ount my gain: That she that ma.es me sin a+ards me pain8

:at4s poem
I hate the +ay you tal. to me: and the +ay you ut your hair8 I hate the +ay you dri!e my ar: I hate it +hen you stare8 I hate your big dumb ombat boots and the +ay you read my mind8 I hate you so mu h it ma.es me si .: it e!en ma.es me rhyme8 I hate the +ay you9re al+ays right: I hate it +hen you lie8 I hate it +hen you ma.e me laugh: e!en +orse +hen you ma.e me ry8 I hate it +hen you9re not around: and the )a t that you didn9t all8 -ut mostly I hate the +ay I don9t hate you: not e!en lose not e!en a little bit not e!en at all8

Eead both poems and do the following activities: 0. )hat does the 'hakespeare sonnet meanF "ircle any words that you are unsure of and find out what they mean. Go to these sites for help: http:%%www.cummingsstudyguides.net%xsonnetanalysis.htmlM0C0 http:%%www.nosweatshakespeare.com%sonnets%0C0.htm Then write out 'onnet 0C0 in modern English. D. Araw a Benn diagram to show the similarities and differences between the two poems.

.. 2ow has 'hakespeare4s message stayed currentF Eemember that this film is based on a 'hakespeare play why do you think that his stories stay popular todayF

1lot
In your books create a graph of the plot. 0@ 'tart by plotting the 01 most important events in order that they happened

D@ )rite the following terms out with an example from the film for each. Exposition * in most novels5 this happens at the very beginning. )e get to know some of the characters and settings. %e!elopment * where things happen5 making the novel more interesting or tense. &ini limax * there may be several of these5 and they are often leading up to the main climax. They are smaller events that add interest to the novel. *limax * where the ma,or event of the novel happens5 and characters must deal with the situation. 'esolution * the period of calm after the climax. In most texts this involves tying up most loose ends and life attempting to return to normal. .@ (lot these events on to the graph5 showing the events with the most tension over time.

Essays and exam pra ti e


"hoose 7>E topic. $ake sure you understand both parts of the topic before you start writing. )rite at least ?@0 +ords for your answer. $ake sure you ans+er both parts of the topic. Each part is e#ually important to help you show understanding of the text. Support your points with spe i)i details from the text. T71I*S 18 Aescribe a memorable hara ter in the text. Explain ho+ verbal and % or visual features of the text were used to help you remember this character. Aescribe an important setting in the text. Explain ho+ verbal and % or visual features of the text were used to help you understand +hy this setting was important. Aescribe a situation or e!ent in the text that sho .ed or surprised you. Explain ho+ verbal and % or visual features were used to ma.e you )eel shocked or surprised. Aescribe an important on)li t between hara ters in the text. Explain ho+ verbal and % or visual features were used to help you understand why this conflict was important. Aescribe the )irst 7>E or T57 s enes in the text. Explain ho+ verbal and % or visual features were used in this scene ?or scenes@ to suggest +hat the text +ould be about8 Aescribe an interesting idea presented in the text. Explain ho+ verbal and % or visual features were used to help you understand this idea.

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