https://padlet.com/hatcherd/succeedingagainsttheodds en-us 2017-08-07 05:52:54 UTC 2017-08-17 02:45:05 UTC hello@padlet.com hatcherd https://padlet.com/hatcherd/succeedingagainsttheodds/wish/180242155 For this one, you need to: 
* describe a scene where you see Desmond succeeding despite the odds that he faces
* pick at least 4 language features used (film techniques) that you saw being used in this scene
* for each language feature, you need to explain how it shows us that he is succeeding despite the odds that he faces. ]]> 2017-08-07 05:54:43 UTC https://padlet.com/hatcherd/succeedingagainsttheodds/wish/180242155 https://padlet.com/hatcherd/succeedingagainsttheodds/wish/180306582 A scene that showed Desmond succeeding was when he was beaten up by his own platoon so that he would leave the army, even though he was all bruised and bleeding he still stayed because of how determined he was to become a medic.]]> 2017-08-07 21:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/hatcherd/succeedingagainsttheodds/wish/180306582 https://padlet.com/hatcherd/succeedingagainsttheodds/wish/180307712 A scene where it shows Desmond doss succeeding against all odds is where he is rescuing his other platoon mates from hacksaw ridge after the battle. Even when he his extremely physically and mentally exhausted he still perseveres and carries on helping his friends. Many close ups on the main character, Desmond Doss are used throughout this scene to show his emotion. These Close ups show his determination and dedication help them return to safety. Another film technique used is]]> 2017-08-07 22:11:14 UTC https://padlet.com/hatcherd/succeedingagainsttheodds/wish/180307712 https://padlet.com/hatcherd/succeedingagainsttheodds/wish/180308555 When Desmond successfully is granted the ability to join the war battle without a single weapon to protect him. Language features used in this scene include close ups of Desmond's face, the guy who let Demosnd into the war with no weapon at all. ]]> 2017-08-07 22:25:58 UTC https://padlet.com/hatcherd/succeedingagainsttheodds/wish/180308555 https://padlet.com/hatcherd/succeedingagainsttheodds/wish/180309129 One important scene that shows Desmond succeeding was when he was going back and forth saving all his comrades. We see him succeeding against all odds when he is lying on the ground, tired, but, says "please lord help me get one more"z".
Dialogue is used cleverly in this scene specifically when Desmond says "please lord help me get one more"
Close ups are used when he is tired, laying on the ground, but his facial expressions show determination to save another soldier.
The background music? Symbolises heroic actions admist a war/ death zone.
Makeup and costuming shows that Desmond is on the verge of breaking, all dirty and hurt, but is still willing to save another life.]]> 2017-08-07 22:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/hatcherd/succeedingagainsttheodds/wish/180309129 https://padlet.com/hatcherd/succeedingagainsttheodds/wish/180309259 close ups of the colonels face when he finds out there is ]]> 2017-08-07 22:39:23 UTC https://padlet.com/hatcherd/succeedingagainsttheodds/wish/180309259 https://padlet.com/hatcherd/succeedingagainsttheodds/wish/180348130 A scene showing Desmond succeeding was when his own platoon bet him up unexpectedly. Desmond was brave and strong willed and wanted to be there to train to be a medic and save lives. He wanted to prove that he wasn't going anywhere unless it was to war and to help. ]]> 2017-08-08 08:18:30 UTC https://padlet.com/hatcherd/succeedingagainsttheodds/wish/180348130 https://padlet.com/hatcherd/succeedingagainsttheodds/wish/180352635 In the scene where Desmond is rescuing Sgt. Howell from Hacksaw Ridge, Desmond has to drag Howell to the edge of the Ridge and repel him down using a rope while being chased by the Japanese soldiers. One language feature used to show Desmond succeeding against the odds is soundtrack/background music, the soundtrack during this scene was mostly very tense music to show the intensity of the situation. Another techniqur used is camera tracking, the camera tracking Desmond as he is running away from the Japanese soldiers, this is also used to show the intensity of the situation.]]> 2017-08-08 09:52:55 UTC https://padlet.com/hatcherd/succeedingagainsttheodds/wish/180352635