Lesson

Assignment

(100 marks)

Open a new PPT. Label it E201U3L1surname 
In this document, complete the assignment as outlined below.
Submit this assignment using the Dropbox for U3L1 Hidden Figures character

You are going to complete a detailed character analysis. Choose ONE of the following characters from the while to analyze:

  • Katherine Johnson
  • Mary Jackson
  • Dorothy Vaughan
  • Mr. Harrison
  • Mrs. Mitchell

Skim through the film Hidden Figures to view only the scenes in which your chosen character plays a prominent role and prepare a presentation in which you analyze characterization. Be sure to include the following elements.

1. Three carefully selected clips that shed light on motivation and personality. Look for one near the beginning, one in the middle, and one near the end. Briefly summarize each one - one slide per scene, approximately 100 words each 

2. Analysis of how the characterization evolves and deepens over the course of the film. You will be looking for two things here:

  • First, how does the character change from the beginning to the end? (one slide)
  • Second, how does our insight into the character shift along the way? (one slide)

3. Identification of dominant character traits, including abilities, motivation, and personality. How is each important? (one slide)

4. Describe who and what the character is, both on the job and at home. (two slides)

5. Explanation of the character’s most important relationships. Which individuals connect most intensely with the character? How would the absence of those individuals have altered the character’s choices? (two slides)

6. A description of your responses to the character and what prompted those responses. Responses can come in a myriad of forms: amusement, empathy, admiration, skepticism, criticism, disappointment, etc. (one slide)

7. An overall statement (thesis statement) in response to the question, "What is revealed through this character's responses to hardship?", followed by a paragraph discussion addressing your thesis. (one slide)

Your total number of slides for this assignment will be at least 12. You may use more than 12, but not less. Your total number of words will be at least 1000.