https://padlet.com/hlorrell1/l6ecljhwoioz0on How dreams are used as a narrative device in film en-us 2021-12-10 12:52:00 UTC 2026-02-24 17:26:24 UTC hello@padlet.com hlorrell1 https://padlet.com/hlorrell1/l6ecljhwoioz0on/wish/1940255909 2021-12-10 12:53:55 UTC https://padlet.com/hlorrell1/l6ecljhwoioz0on/wish/1940255909 hlorrell1 https://padlet.com/hlorrell1/l6ecljhwoioz0on/wish/1940257389 the term oneiric (/oʊˈnaɪrɪk/ oh-NY-rik; "pertaining to dreams") refers to the depiction of dream-like states or to the use of the metaphor of a dream or the dream-state in the analysis of a film]]> 2021-12-10 12:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/hlorrell1/l6ecljhwoioz0on/wish/1940257389 hlorrell1 https://padlet.com/hlorrell1/l6ecljhwoioz0on/wish/1940259887 The most universally known Oneiric Film, about entering ones subconscious and delving deep to find information.]]> 2021-12-10 12:56:21 UTC https://padlet.com/hlorrell1/l6ecljhwoioz0on/wish/1940259887 hlorrell1 https://padlet.com/hlorrell1/l6ecljhwoioz0on/wish/1940263975 -  Used to illustrate the impossible & potential of the mind - separating the emotional and the functional narrative + as a representative of our seething alter egos 

- As an example of the ambiguity of dreams and so making it hard to objectively see it as a definitive answer

]]> 2021-12-10 12:58:49 UTC https://padlet.com/hlorrell1/l6ecljhwoioz0on/wish/1940263975 hlorrell1 https://padlet.com/hlorrell1/l6ecljhwoioz0on/wish/1940268054 The final scene shows how dreams are used to create ambiguity. the spinning totem, we never see it fall so how do we know that Cobb is not actually still in a dream and not back in reality with his family?]]> 2021-12-10 13:01:30 UTC https://padlet.com/hlorrell1/l6ecljhwoioz0on/wish/1940268054 hlorrell1 https://padlet.com/hlorrell1/l6ecljhwoioz0on/wish/1940277920 The Emotional and Functional Narrative of Inception are two completely unrelated topics:

Emotional: deconstructing the psychoanalytical process
Functional: corporate espionage

Does dreams help to differentiate the two? - used as a device to help people see the differing motives and storylines of the characters. (Cobb - focus on the Emotional / Saito - focus on the Functional)]]> 2021-12-10 13:07:40 UTC https://padlet.com/hlorrell1/l6ecljhwoioz0on/wish/1940277920 hlorrell1 https://padlet.com/hlorrell1/l6ecljhwoioz0on/wish/1940284111 following an estranged couple who have erased each other from their memories.
The film uses elements of psychological drama, science fiction and a nonlinear narrative to explore the nature of memory and romantic love]]> 2021-12-10 13:10:55 UTC https://padlet.com/hlorrell1/l6ecljhwoioz0on/wish/1940284111 hlorrell1 https://padlet.com/hlorrell1/l6ecljhwoioz0on/wish/1940288438 NOT an Oneiric Film. However its use of dreams to re-tell past memories and fill gaps in the story is a great use of dreams as a narrative device - also shows how dreams are more commonly used outside of Oneiric film]]> 2021-12-10 13:13:04 UTC https://padlet.com/hlorrell1/l6ecljhwoioz0on/wish/1940288438 hlorrell1 https://padlet.com/hlorrell1/l6ecljhwoioz0on/wish/1940290637 2021-12-10 13:14:16 UTC https://padlet.com/hlorrell1/l6ecljhwoioz0on/wish/1940290637 hlorrell1 https://padlet.com/hlorrell1/l6ecljhwoioz0on/wish/1940294998 2021-12-10 13:16:48 UTC https://padlet.com/hlorrell1/l6ecljhwoioz0on/wish/1940294998 hlorrell1 https://padlet.com/hlorrell1/l6ecljhwoioz0on/wish/1940298347 Before writing an essay on Oneiric Film, it would be quire important to full understand the genre. This article helps explain the process quite well, with specific reference to Inception]]> 2021-12-10 13:18:41 UTC https://padlet.com/hlorrell1/l6ecljhwoioz0on/wish/1940298347 hlorrell1 https://padlet.com/hlorrell1/l6ecljhwoioz0on/wish/1940303788 2021-12-10 13:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/hlorrell1/l6ecljhwoioz0on/wish/1940303788 hlorrell1 https://padlet.com/hlorrell1/l6ecljhwoioz0on/wish/1940592226 the scene in which the house is destroyed -

how does this emulate the deconstruction of Joel's mind are we seeing the reality and truth - the home was a shelter for him to feel safe in but eventually it crumbled - revealing the truth at its core.]]> 2021-12-10 15:38:57 UTC https://padlet.com/hlorrell1/l6ecljhwoioz0on/wish/1940592226 hlorrell1 https://padlet.com/hlorrell1/l6ecljhwoioz0on/wish/1940593806 - we are given information on the past of the protagonist 

- used as a narrative device to fill holes that we couldn't fill]]> 2021-12-10 15:39:47 UTC https://padlet.com/hlorrell1/l6ecljhwoioz0on/wish/1940593806 hlorrell1 https://padlet.com/hlorrell1/l6ecljhwoioz0on/wish/1940595871 2021-12-10 15:40:51 UTC https://padlet.com/hlorrell1/l6ecljhwoioz0on/wish/1940595871 hlorrell1 https://padlet.com/hlorrell1/l6ecljhwoioz0on/wish/1940607857 This helps identify some issues I had when trying to understand the Emotional Narrative of Inception]]> 2021-12-10 15:46:51 UTC https://padlet.com/hlorrell1/l6ecljhwoioz0on/wish/1940607857