Narrative Analysis of a Pixar Movie

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.

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