1.       The movie takes place in the United States and it ends in 1992, where he died.

2.       Yes, the location fits good into the theme of surviving and living the Hippie life. 

3.       - The main character is Christoffer/Alexander, and the movie is based on how he lived put his life in nature. 

-          His Sister, who told the story and understood him and his choices. 

-          His parents, who were one the reasons why he wanted to get away, because how his parents view on life was, his parents didn’t want the family to stand out, so they wanted Christoffer to be as normal as possible. 

-  The two hippies, who were a big influence on his life.

4. Christoffer decides to leave home, and left everyone behind, so he could live in the wild, and to get away from the normal society.

5. 

6. Realxing and Chilling music.

7. The music creates a feeling of freedom. 

8. Bear grylls 

9. The message in the moovie is that you should live your life, and you dont have to live like everybody else. 

Essential Questions
10. 

11. It means you go against your parents for example, you stand out. 

12. Nature has a special connection to people such as McCandles, he wants to test himself and live by his own rules in the wilderness - He wants to be independent 

13. "Happiness is only real when shared" - You need to share your happiness with other people.

14. Sucess is when you do great at something, and do what you want. 

15. Our identity comes from what we do, what our interest are and how we are in generel. 

16.  "Happiness is only real when shared" - You need to share your happiness with other people. 

2. Does the location serve the narrative and/or the thematic purpose?

 Yes it does, because the environment is nature and free lifestyle which the story is about.

3. Main characters:
The main character is Chris, also known as Alex, who wants to live in the nature and learn from it.
Some of the other characters we meet is a couple, who roadtrips and lives in the wild as well.

4. The plot:
Christopher decides to go on a survival adventure. He meets a lot of people who inspires him a lot. Unfortunately he dies.

5. General analysis using the Hollywood model:
- Prelude: you see Christopher in Alaska.
- Presentation: introduction to the family and what Christopher wants to do after he graduates.
- Elaboration: his sister narrates the story as he starts his journey into the wild
- Point of no return: when he burns his money and leaves his car.
- Escalation of conflict: he meets a lot of people and goes to different camps and places.
- Climax: he eats the wrong plant, which is poisonous.
- Fade-out: he dies.

6. The music:
Acoustic music

7. Music, atmosphere and emotion:
The music makes you relax and gets your thoughts going.

8. Relate to other texts or movies:
Wild

9. The message:
Follow your dreams, take control of your own life.

Essential questions
10. Nature and american identity:
The american identity revolves around having freedom and opportunities. Some people will definitely associate freedom with nature.

11. To be a rebel:
Be independent, not following the rules or the crowd.

12. Self and society:
Society has some rules you have to follow to be accepted, but you can make you own rules by yourself. The values and norms you have for yourself might not be the exact same as the norms and values there are in society.

13. Community and happiness:
If you don’t have anyone to share your thoughts and emotions with, chances are you might get lonely and things might seem irrelevant. 

14. Success:
When you have a goal and achieve it. Success is a personal thing and differs from person to person.

15. Constructing your identity:
Actions, interests, values, beliefs. 
Everyone gets affected by their surroundings. By doing things that interest you and that you believe in, you start developing your own identity and personality. 

- The movie takes place in the US in the late 80's.

2. Does the location (setting/mise en scéne) serve the narrative and/or the thematic purpose? 
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3. Who are the main characters and what do we learn about them? 
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4.What happenes? What is the plot? 
- He gets fed up with life after he graduates and pursuits a more simple lifestyle.  

5. Make a general analysis of the film by using the Hollywood Model: 

6. What kind of music is used in the film? 
- Very dramatic music to help create a certain feeling when a scene comes.  

7. Does the music create or underline a specific atmosphere or emotion? 
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8. Relate the film to other films or texts on the same or a similar theme. 
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9. What is the message of the film?
- The films message is "If you want something in life reach out and grabi it" 

10. What is the relationship between nature and the American identity? 
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11. What does it mean to be a rebel? 

 - To not obey to socities norms.  

12. What is the relationship between self and society?  
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13. To what extent is community essential to happiness? 
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14. What is success?  
- That comes down to the individual person.  

15. How do we construct identity through our actions, interests, values and beliefs? 
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16. To what extent is community essential to happiness?  
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Into the Wild (2007)

 

1.     Where and when does the film take place?

The film take place in the US, in the late 80´s.

 

2.     Does the location (setting/mise en scene) serve the narrative and/or the thematic purpose? 

Yes, it does, because the environment is nature and free lifestyle which the story is about.

 

3.     Who are the main characters and what do we learn about them?

 

-       The main character is Chris, also known as Alex. 

§  He wants to live in the nature and learn from it

§  He leaves he´s family and start a new life in the nature in the US. 

§  He´s big dream is to come to Alaska. 

 

-       Some of the other characters we meet is a couple, who roadtrips and lives in the wild as well.

 

1.     Are the persons we meet in the beginning and they are very concerned about Christopher. 

 

4.     What happens? What is the plot?

Christopher decides to go on a survival adventure. He wants travel to Alaska, and live in the wild. He meets a lot of people who inspires him a lot. He changes his name to Alex, and stated a new life in the wild. Unfortunately he dies in the end. 

 

 

5.     Make a general analysis of the film by using the Hollywood Model:

                                    Intensity and tension (spændingskurve) time (tid) 

o   Prelude

§  To the graduation 

o   Presentation 

§  After the graduation, and we get to know he’s plans for he’s future.  

o   Elaboration 

§  After he has left his family without telling them

o   Point of no return 

§  When he donates the money to charity, and change he’s name.

o   Escalation of conflict 

§  When he meets new people in the film, and start a new life in different places in the US 

o   Climax 

§  When he eats the poisonous berry, and get really bad and weak.

o   Fade-out 

§  The moment before he dies, and we get a throwback. 

 

6.     What kind of music is used in the film?

There is used a lot of pleasure/happy music, that show us how Alex feel in his new life in the nature.  

Acoustic music. 

Country music. 

 

7.     Does the music create or underline a specific atmosphere or emotion?

The music makes you relax and gets your thoughts going, and make a happy feeling

 

8.     Relate the film to other films or texts on the same or similar theme?

The movis called "Wild" which is about surviving in the wild shares a similar theme.

 

9.     What is the message of the film? 

The message is that you can find happiness in everything but happiness peaks when it's shared with other people Essential questions 

 

10.  What is the relationship between nature and the american identity?

The american identity and nature are very seperated because most americans lives in big cities and doesn't pay any attention to the natures environment. 

 

11.  What does it mean to be a rebel? 

A rebel is a person who stands up for their own personal opinions despite what anyone else says. 

 

12.  What is the relationship between self and society? 

He believes the way you live in our current society contradicts the way humans are ment to live. 

 

13.  To what extent is community essential to happiness? 

Happiness is best when shared with other people and especialy the ones you love 

 

14.  What is succes?

The accomplishment of an aim or purpose. 

 

15.  How do we construct identity through our actions, interests, values and beliefs? 

We believe that your actions, interests, values and beliefs have to be connected to shape your personal identity.