Scene Analysis: Ree teaching the children to shoot

Question 1

Cinematography:
1. tight three shot with shallow focus
2. one long take

Answer 1

1. shows their close bond
2. emphasises realism

Question 2

Sound:
1. no non diegetic sound
2. dialogue of Ree using analogies

Answer 2

1. adds to authenticity, there is no background music in real life
2. helps the children to understand what to do - “Kneel down like you’re praying”

Question 3

Performance:
1. naturalistic
2. children treat her like the parental figure
3. Ree is authoritative

Answer 3

3. uses many imperatives, orderly and teacherly

Question 4

Ideologies:
1. gender
2. poverty
3. reality of the Ozarks

Answer 4

1. Ree is teaching what the men would stereotypically teach. taking the role of the dad
2. the fact Ree has to teach the children how to shoot shows their poverty and need to hunt for food
3. dismembering of the squirrel - graphic