Textual analysis and representation

Edge of  Tomorrow

(55-60 minutes - Chapter 7)

Tom Cruise - Major William Cage
Emily Blunt - Sergeant Rita Vrataski

Q 1. Explain two ways the characters and/ or events fit the action adventure genre. 

Use examples from the extract. [10 marks]

Layout as follows:
Explanation 1...
Explanation 2...

Q2. Explain how each of the following is used to create effects:

• soundtrack
• editing
• mise en scene
• camerawork

Use examples from the extract. [20 marks]

Q 3. Discuss the ways in which people and place are represented in the extract. 

Refer to stereotypes in your answer.
Use examples from the extract. [20 marks]

You might consider representations of:

• the soldiers
• the aliens
• gender
• the countryside