1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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