5. Analytical Comparision: Prose extract and Film scene
October 15, 2021•19 words
In this extract from Touching the Void, Simpson describes his current situation and what he is experiencing with the
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4. Film scene Analysis 2
October 7, 2021•227 words
Outline two ways in which the director conveys Joe’s desperation
Film scene: 47:00 - 49:50
In this scene, Joe is scene to have fallen into the crevasse which is depicted by the different shots of the crevasse, we are shown in the scene while the actual Joe Simpson does a voice-over giving us more context of what is happening.
The scene uses a lot of sound effects and visuals to show Joe's panic as he is all alone with no possibility of survival. For example, we can hear him breathe heavily wh...
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October 21, 2021•502 words
Prose
1) Outline two ways in which Pilkington gives you a sense of perspective in the first 8 lines of the text? [2 marks]
The use of "I" in the extract tells us that we are being presented, Pilkington's perspective of his journey to China. Another way he gives us a sense of perspective is when he provides his own opinions about the events he is experiencing.
2) Identify two ways in which the author makes the description of the toad killings memorable. [2 marks]
The use of diction,"toad ma...
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