Title/Topic Points Evidence/Techniques Interesting character Realistic character Marian Trying to pass her driving test Emotional reactions/nervous Polite even when treated badly Shares common experiences of this time – racism Interesting theme Serious aspect of life Message relevant today Important human issue Racism: Mrs Ericson and Inspector are racist, made judgements about Marian and hold her back in life. Control: Marian has no control over her own life, Inspector orders her about Respect: should treat others with respect Key incident Conflict Tension Struggle with difficulties Turning point Driving test Treated unfairly Tries to get a reaction from Marian She shouts at the inspector Gives him to excuse to fail her

Title/Topic Points Evidence/Techniques Sympathy Provokes a strong reaction Powerful emotion Strong impact Driving test Treated unfairly Tries to get a reaction from Marian She shouts at the inspector Gives him to excuse to fail her Intelligent but forced to work as a maid for Mrs Ericson Marian expected to fail all along because of her past experiences Interesting place Important setting America 1940s/50s – time of high racism, seen as acceptable in white communities Set in the car – no escape from the constant verbal abuse – has to sit there and take this racism if she wants to pass her test Increase sympathy Provide greater understanding as the vocabulary and stereotypical views link to slavery

Title/Topic Points Evidence/Techniques Powerful impact Shocks and surprises Phil suicide scenes Steals the Groundhog Slap montage Phil becomes kind and caring towards homeless man Phil and Rita’s relationship starts Important Issue Themes (existentialism, good v evil, romance, greed etc) Phil is punished and forced to relive the same day until he changes for the better Good triumphs and Phil becomes a caring person Mixed feelings Character who is admirable/ unpleasant Phil: selfish, only cares about himself, cruel and hurtful to others, desperate to get a better job and arrogant but becomes much more pleasant as he is forced to relive Groundhog Day Rita: kind, caring and helpful but is cruel to Phil and refuses to believe him when he needs her

Title/Topic Points Evidence/Techniques Creates an emotion Sympathy for Phil Anger at Phil Sympathy for homeless man Humour at Phil Humour at Ned Conflict Phil and Rita Phil and Time Phil and himself Phil and Ned Phil and groundhog Effective opening scene 3 parts Introduces main characters Set scene Shows Phil is selfish and fake Moves to Groundhog Day festival Effective closing scene Phil becomes different Punishment ends Relationship with Rita New start Hopeful/positive