Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Pulp Fiction - Narrative Structure

Today

We will explore the rather unusual narrative structure of Pulp Fiction, and see what effects Tarantino creates by subverting the linear chrononlogical order we expect in a film.

How?

Go the Tarantino folder, found in IB Film folder in the college folder.
Access the "Pulp Fiction narrative structure document". Read the instructions.
Open the "timeline template" document. Use this to create a linear chronological timeline of pulp fiction.
Send me the completed timeline by mail.

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After playing around with the narrative structure, discuss the choices Tarantino made. What effects were created by playing with the natural order of time in his film? Think especially about the opening and ending of the film.

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