Rocky Questions

Post anwers to the following questions from the movie Rocky (1976) as a new post in your blog. Remember to answer in complete sentences with attention to G.U.M. (grammar, mechanics, and usage). Please answer based on your own perceptions, we're not interested in what the Internet has to say.

1. Dramas are often known for having or developing a conflict between major characters - a protagonist and antagonist. What is a protagonist? An antagonist?

2.In the movie Rocky, discuss the various forms of conflict (at least three) that take place in the movie. Who are the protagonists and antagonists in each of thee conflicts? Use specific names of the characters to discuss your point of view.

3. Rocky is filled with a number of memorable characters. Describe who the following are and their role in the film: Rocky Balboa, Apollo Creed, Adrianne Pennino, and Mickey Goldmill.

4. Forshadowing is a technique used in films and stories to often "drop hints" that a protagonist or hero is not simply doomed. Can you give examples in Rocky where the author uses foreshadowing to hint that maybe Rocky has a chance to win.

5. What is the setting of the movie Rocky? What is the time period? How do both the location and time period made the movie real or believable?

6. You have studied a number of different types of camera shots in this class that are used by movie makers. Identify from the movie Rocky one particular type of camera shot you viewed and the scene it appeared in in the movie; describe how it is used in the scene. Examples of camera shots would be: wide angle, extreme wide angle, closeup, mid-range shot and tracking shot.