little women Flashcards
(11 cards)
who was little women directed by
greta gerwig
what was little women adapted from
louisa may alcott’s 1868 novel
when is little women set
during/after american civil war
what does gerwigs framing reflect
19th century constraints on women and 21st century feminist critique
what movement does little women link to
the me too movement- raises awareness against sexual harassment abuse and assault- adds emphasis on female voice
louisa may alcott context
grew up around many intellectuals of the time
suffered financial difficulties so had to work to support her family
stayed unmarried
active in the women’s suffrage movement
founder of women’s educational and industrial union
novel was a semi autobiographical account
what genre/s is little women
period drama-set during and after american civil war the film faithfully recreates 19th century settings costumes and societal norms (naturalistic mise en scene)
coming of age- narrative focuses on growth of march sisters as they navigate identity ambition and love
romance- romantic relationships play a central role especially jo’s resistance to and eventual reckoning with traditional romantic expectations
opening- cinematography
wide shot to display action
extreme close up shot of jo’s hands to show nervousness and her unconventional feminity as they are dirty
tracking shots of jo running
camera tracks her as she walks through office
pov shot of man cutting her story
opening- sound
uplifting music in major key reflects jos mood
diegetic sound of slamming paper reflects male authority
opening-mise en scene
cigar reflects publishers wealth
male dominated space
ink stains on jos hand reflects her effort and passion for writing
blue aura inside office adds tension and reflects jos mood
opening-editing
jump cut from black screen reflects disorientation
constant jump cuts reflects jos anxiety
shot reverse shot- conversational
kuleshov effect- jo is introduced individually- doesn’t fit into setting- doesn’t meet societal standards
