Short Films for Literary Analysis by Carly Timpson https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05 A collection of short films that lend themselves to strong literary essay writing due to their characters, story arc, and themes. en-us 2022-09-13 16:59:44 UTC 2026-02-07 18:35:58 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f3ac.png Joy & Heron ctimpson https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294766929 Character, conflict, theme, & perspective

Questions:
  • From what perspective is the story told? (P.O.V.)
  • What is Joy's reaction to the heron at first?
  • Why does Joy’s perception of the Heron change? 
    • What actions show this change of heart?
]]> 2022-09-13 16:59:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294766929 The Present ctimpson https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294766930 Characterization & theme]]> 2022-09-13 16:59:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294766930 Lou ctimpson https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294766935 Characterization/character development, symbolism, setting, & theme]]> 2022-09-13 16:59:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294766935 One Small Step ctimpson https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294766937 Plot, characterization, & theme]]> 2022-09-13 16:59:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294766937 Piper ctimpson https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294766938 Character development]]> 2022-09-13 16:59:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294766938 Hair Love ctimpson https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294766939 Theme, conflict, characterization, symbolism]]> 2022-09-13 16:59:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294766939 Kitbull ctimpson https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294766940 Plot, foreshadowing, inferencing, theme]]> 2022-09-13 16:59:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294766940 Belly Flop ctimpson https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294766942 Inferences, foreshadowing, setting, theme, characterization]]> 2022-09-13 16:59:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294766942 Pip ctimpson https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294766944 Character development, story elements, theme]]> 2022-09-13 16:59:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294766944 Joy & Lucky Carp ctimpson https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294766947 Theme]]> 2022-09-13 16:59:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294766947 Lifted ctimpson https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294776861 Plot, conflict, setting, irony/humor, & archetype characterization]]> 2022-09-13 17:05:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294776861 For The Birds ctimpson https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294779462 Conflict, situational & dramatic irony

Questions to consider for analyzing irony in For the Birds:
  • What is ironic about the story?
  • How does irony relate to the theme of the story?
  • How does irony create humor in the story—particularly in For the Birds?
  • How does dramatic irony create suspense?

]]> 2022-09-13 17:06:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294779462 La Luna ctimpson https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294809471 Symbolism, character development, conflict

Consider the following questions:
  • What do these stars represent?
  • What does the one large star represent?
  • How does the symbol of the stars reveal the characterization of the three different generations of men?
  • How do the film creators use symbolism to create an overall message?
  • What does the moon (la luna) symbolize in the film?

]]> 2022-09-13 17:22:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294809471 Red's Dream ctimpson https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294811750 Point of view/perspective, & theme

Consider the following questions:
  • Who is telling the story?
  • How does the narrator’s point of view affect the events of the story?
  • How does the narrator feel about…?
  • What does the narrator feel is most important?
  • How would a different point of view affect the story? In the case of Red’s Dream, how would the story be different if told from the perspective of a bicycle or the clown?
  • Based on the narrator’s perspective on life, what is the overall theme of the story?

]]> 2022-09-13 17:23:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294811750 Geri’s Game ctimpson https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294814439 Characterization, actions, plot twist, resolution, & theme]]> 2022-09-13 17:25:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294814439 Fear of Flying ctimpson https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294817510 Irony, characterization, plot

Questions to consider while/after watching:
  • How does the film show Dougal’s (literal and figurative) journey to overcome his fear?
  • How many specific instances of irony did you notice?
  • What were Dougal’s motivations for overcoming his fear?
  • What does it mean that Dougal agreed to go swimming so quickly, when it took him months to work up the courage to fly?
]]> 2022-09-13 17:27:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294817510 Soar ctimpson https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294820940 Theme, foreshadowing, plot, characterization]]> 2022-09-13 17:28:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294820940 Boundin' ctimpson https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294827429 Theme, metaphor, POV, plot

After watching, reflect on these questions: 
  • What is the overall theme of this short? 
  • What is “boundin’” a metaphor for? 
  • How does the rhyming-style narration impact the film?

]]> 2022-09-13 17:32:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294827429 Sweet Cocoon ctimpson https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294832632 Plot structure, irony, and characterization.]]> 2022-09-13 17:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2294832632 Jubilee ctimpson https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2300190392 Setting, conflict, characterization, plot]]> 2022-09-16 15:35:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2300190392 One Small Step ctimpson https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2300193787 Plot, characterization, foreshadowing, theme]]> 2022-09-16 15:37:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2300193787 Dustin ctimpson https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2300196050 Conflict, setting, character, plot]]> 2022-09-16 15:39:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2300196050 Goodbye Top Dog ctimpson https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2300198023 Conflict, setting, character

**This one has dialogue!!!]]> 2022-09-16 15:40:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2300198023 Let's Eat ctimpson https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2300199567 Character, setting, conflict]]> 2022-09-16 15:41:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2300199567 El Gatito (13min) ctimpson https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2300204367 Plot, setting

**This is longer than the others**]]> 2022-09-16 15:45:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ctimpson/e7jkdvh6gxbngn05/wish/2300204367