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Narrative Analysis Of: UP (2009)
Structural Moments –
- The gradual bond between Carl and Russel gets stronger at the end of the movie.
- The discovery of Charles being the villain, and them trying to stop him.
- The flashbacks to Carl’s wife throughout the film.
Character Types –
- Carl – Old man who is short-tempered and grumpy, however, is more accepting by the end.
- Russel – The young sidekick who looks up to Carl, and turns out to be the hero.
- Charles – The villain who turns on the heroes.
Conflicts and Themes –
- The conflict of Carl leaving with his house before it gets demolished
- The realisation of Charles being the villain.
- Carl and Russel trying to escape.