Coraline workshop 1 unpacking themes and ideas

Theme/Idea: Is something that links throughout the story.
Looks and be deceiving:
-Things aren't always what they seem.

Example 1: The beldam/The other mother
- She starts off as good/kind but is revealed to be an evil soul devouring metal spider demon.
- Shows theme because the other mother changes gradually over time so that Coraline and audience don't notice
- Important to the story because helps the audience understand Coralines choice when she realises that having everything perfect wont make her happy.

Example 2: The other world vs Real world
- The other world is a perfect web/trap to catch Coraline whereas the real world is boring but safe.
- Shows theme because even though the other world seems better in every way, the real world is actually better/safer because is isn't a trap.
- Important to help audience understand why Coraline goes back to the real world

Sexxxy paragraph
S: Statement - In Coraline, Themes and Idea are used effectively
E: Evidence - For instance, the theme "looks and be deceiving" is shown through the character of the "Other Mother". The "Other Mother" starts off nice, but is revealed to be a soul devouring demon.
X: eXplanation (audience): This makes the audience fell that we shouldn't trust things or people that seem perfect at first glance.
X: eXplanation Director: This was done to make the audience feel weary or develop a sense of caution towards new situation.
- Coinciding with this is the use of colour to show the 'Other Mother' is becoming more evil. At the start she is surrounded by warm colours that makes us feel safe, But by the end it is dark with neon green which her seem dangerous.
Y: Your link: this theme is also shown through the changes through the "other world" as it is revealed to be a spider web designed to catch Coraline.

BYE!