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Mean Creek directed by Jacob Aaron Estes

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Mean Creek directed by Jacob Aaron Estes Looking closely at the film

Plot Write plot summary that is exactly 75 words long. Ensure you include coverage of all the key events.

Characters - description After viewing the film, choose five words you would use to describe George or Sam. Give a specific example and quote from the film to support each word. ………………… e.g. ………………… e.g.

Characters - relationships Sam and Rocky 1) Describe the relationship that Sam and Rocky have. Find a quote/example that supports this. 2) Describe how their relationship changes after George’s death. Find a quote/example that supports this.

Themes Bullying Bullying Revenge and Consequences Revenge and Consequences Coming of age/loss of innocence Coming of age/loss of innocence Select two themes. Write your own definition for each one and describe 2-3 events from the film (with quotes) that illustrate each theme. Try to discuss a range of visual and verbal techniques.

Character - theme Explain how the character helps to convey the following themes: Bullying- Bullying- Revenge and consequences- Revenge and consequences- Coming of age Coming of age Try to give specific examples from the text to support your answer.

Settings Where is the film set? Where is the film set? When is the film set? When is the film set? Select two physical settings (places). Describe them (with quotes/examples) Select two physical settings (places). Describe them (with quotes/examples)

Important Event Describe what you believe to be the most important event in the film. Find two to three quotes/examples that refer to the event. What does the event show the viewer about: Each character involved Each character involved The themes in the film The themes in the film

Beginning and End Describe the sequence in Rocky and Sam’s room at the beginning of the film. Describe the sequence in Rocky and Sam’s room at the beginning of the film. Describe the sequence in their room at the end of the film. Describe the sequence in their room at the end of the film. How has the lighting, music and actions changed? How has the lighting, music and actions changed? What does this reveal about how the character’s have changed? What does this reveal about how the character’s have changed? How do the changes link to the themes? How do the changes link to the themes?