My Narrative Slideshow:-
The slideshow explores the narrative of Pans Labyrinth, and analyses two key elements such as structure & characters. Below I have made 4 bullet points on how narrative study is useful in understanding this film.
- In Pans, the characters follow the general archetypes of a fantasy/war genre however some characters act in different ways, for example, the faun is meant to symbolise the wise old man archetype, however, he is shown as untrustworthy and doesn’t give Ofelia the best advice is not the best influence for her.
- The structure is also essential as the acts are split up as there is a clear story mountain structure with the beginning, build-up, problem/dilemma, resolution and the ending.
- The conflicts between Ofelia and Vidal is crucial narrative as it contributes to Ofeluas rebellious attitude towards Vidal and his rules.
- This also follows the same themes as the main theme is about the oppression of Vidal who is acting like as government and how people will try to stand up to him.