Three Act Soundtrack

The Graduate

Act I
"Temptation" by Prince
This first act sets up the rest of the story. Ben is a recent college graduate kind of in limbo with his life. The inciting incident is when Mrs. Robinson first tries to seduce Ben and proposes the affair. At first he refuses but gives in to his temptation. I find that temptation is the theme of this act as he gives in to this temptation and sleeps with this married woman that he's known his whole life. This act can be seen as being deviant as well. Here Ben is, a college grad that his family has high expectations of, taking a racy risk. At first you see Ben resisting the urge but he gives in. This song represents this theme not only by the title but the lyrics. I also think this song is a great song to foreshadow the next act.

Act II
"Bound 2" by Kanye West
This act is about Ben falling for Mrs. Robinson's  daughter Elaine. He is basically forced to date her by his parents and her father. He actually tries to sabotage the date but after humiliating her he apologizes the rest of their date is lovely. The theme of this act is young love and centers around Ben pursuing Elaine even though he had an affair with her mother. "Bound 2" highlights that Ben was bound to fall in love with Elaine.

Act III
"What's Happening?" by The Byrds
The final act is based on Ben trying to find Elaine and stop her wedding. He succeeds in doing this and together they run off together. The final scene shows the pair on the back of this bus, at first laughing and smiling but soon their smiles fade and replaced with a look of uncertainty. It seems as if they are questioning if what they did was really the right thing. Did they run off together because they are truly in love? Or are they just trying to rebel against their parents? This song highlights this because of the uneasiness of it. This song is perfect for the theme of uncertainty.

Words + Image

That's Not What I Heard

http://youtu.be/cn1ycdjnyjA

Cover Campus w/Cover Songs

Fun project I got to be apart of!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZFzFw22Vlc

Award Winning Structure

         The Godfather is a classic movie that is considered to be one of the greatest American films ever made. It won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay in 1972. I consider Michael Corleone to be a tragic hero. His hamartia or tragic flaw is his need for control. Things had to go his way. He became quite ruthless and unforgiving toward the end of the film. He believed that he could be the person to convert the family business into a legitimate business. I think this is also an example of his pride being a flaw as well. Perhaps his pride in the first place is what controlled him in a sense. The peripeteia or turning point would be when Michael murders the two men in the restaurant with a gun planted in the bathroom. This marks the point where everything changes for Michael and the beginning of his downfall in character. He is now involved with the family business he tried so hard to avoid. The anagorisis in the film was tricky to find. I believe the anagorisis comes in the final scene where Michael’s wife Kay is questioning Carlo’s, Michael’s brother-in-law’s death and Michael denies being involved. He straight up lies to her face. After she walks away she turns around to watch him be addressed as the new Don Corleone. I think that moment is where Kay and the audience truly see how far Michael has strayed from the man that he used to be. I think these elements definitely enhance the film. Without them you wouldn’t see or understand the character development. These elements help the audience understand how Michael Corleone went from avoiding the family business to being in charge of it. I enjoyed this film because there are so many layers to the story and to Michael Corleone that make it a one of a kind film.

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Mini Sagas

Write two fifty-word mini-sagas.The origins of the saga comes from Icelandic prose dating back to the 12th century when locals would recount their warrior battles. Today, a saga is referred to as a modern heroic narrative.Your mini-saga should have 50 words.No more, no less.The stories must have a beginning, middle and end.They must be interesting, and they may not be autobiographical. Engage the reader.

She was beautifully depressed. She stood before them all, watching and waiting. How much longer could she pretend to be happy? “I will fake it until I make it,” she whispered to herself. She took another step into the spotlight and she flashed a bright smile. “I can do this.” 

He was a creature of the night, but she wasn’t afraid. It had taken her this long to get used to the idea that werewolves actually exist and could love. As the full moon began to rise, she took his hand into hers and whispered the words, “I love you”.