I analyzed the second scene in Sunset boulevard and thought it would be nice with some feedback. Is it good or did I do something wrong?
Peace
Step one: Define conflict
The two men drive the scene. They want the keys to Gillis car. Gillis is their force of antagonism because he doesn´t want to turn over his precious car to them.
Step two: Note opening value
Positive for Gillis. Eventhough he´s poor and is aware about the late payments he still has his car.
Step three: Break the scene into beats (Point out the subtext)
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Beat #1
NO.1
Where are the keys?
NO.1´s action: Forces Gillis to give them the keys
GILLIS
Why should I give you the keys?
Gillis reaction: Doesn´t understand
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Beat #2
NO.1
Because the company´s played ball with you long enough. Because you´re three payments behind. And because we´ve got a court order. Come on â€" the keys.
NO.1´s action: Explains and tries to scare him
NO.2
Or do you want us to jack it up and haul it away?
NO.2´s action: Threathens him
GILLIS
Relax, fans. The car isn´t here.
Gillis reaction: Lies
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Beat #3
NO.1
Had to get away from his health, I suppose?
NO.1´s action: Doesn´t belive him
GILLIS
You dont belive me? Look in the garage.
Gillis reaction: Flatly denies
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Beat #4
NO.1
Sure we belive you, only now we want you to belive us. That car better be back here by noon tomorrow, or there´s going to be fireworks!
NO.1´s action: Threathens him even more
GILLIS
You say the cutest things.
Gillis reaction: Hides his concern
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Step four: Note closing value and compare with opening value
The scene turns to the negative. In the beginning Gillis owned his car, now the court wants it the next day if he doesnt get them the money he owes them.
Step five: Survey the beats and locate the turning point
1. Forces Gillis to give them the keys / Doesn´t understand.
2. Try to scare him and threathens him / Lies
3. Doesn´t belive him / Flatly denies
4. Threathens him even more / Hides his concern
The turning point is found in the 4th beat. Untill now Gillis has had some hope that he could fool them, here he gets an ultimatum.
Peace
Scene analysis of Sunset boulevard 1
Step one: Define conflict
The two men drive the scene. They want the keys to Gillis car. Gillis is their force of antagonism because he doesn´t want to turn over his precious car to them.
Step two: Note opening value
Positive for Gillis. Eventhough he´s poor and is aware about the late payments he still has his car.
Step three: Break the scene into beats (Point out the subtext)
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Beat #1
NO.1
Where are the keys?
NO.1´s action: Forces Gillis to give them the keys
GILLIS
Why should I give you the keys?
Gillis reaction: Doesn´t understand
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Beat #2
NO.1
Because the company´s played ball with you long enough. Because you´re three payments behind. And because we´ve got a court order. Come on â€" the keys.
NO.1´s action: Explains and tries to scare him
NO.2
Or do you want us to jack it up and haul it away?
NO.2´s action: Threathens him
GILLIS
Relax, fans. The car isn´t here.
Gillis reaction: Lies
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Beat #3
NO.1
Had to get away from his health, I suppose?
NO.1´s action: Doesn´t belive him
GILLIS
You dont belive me? Look in the garage.
Gillis reaction: Flatly denies
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Beat #4
NO.1
Sure we belive you, only now we want you to belive us. That car better be back here by noon tomorrow, or there´s going to be fireworks!
NO.1´s action: Threathens him even more
GILLIS
You say the cutest things.
Gillis reaction: Hides his concern
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Step four: Note closing value and compare with opening value
The scene turns to the negative. In the beginning Gillis owned his car, now the court wants it the next day if he doesnt get them the money he owes them.
Step five: Survey the beats and locate the turning point
1. Forces Gillis to give them the keys / Doesn´t understand.
2. Try to scare him and threathens him / Lies
3. Doesn´t belive him / Flatly denies
4. Threathens him even more / Hides his concern
The turning point is found in the 4th beat. Untill now Gillis has had some hope that he could fool them, here he gets an ultimatum.
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