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Prep. Questions: Where The Wild Things Are (Film)
Creative Writing
McCartney
1. (a) Describe the world that Max lives in as it is shown in the opening scene of the film. Who does he live with? (b) Describe the emotions present in this world. (c) What motives or desires are being exposed for Max in this scene?
2. (a) Briefly describe the overarching relational dynamics that exist among the Wild Things when Max meets them. (b) How do these dynamics change once Max becomes king? (c) How does Max being king ultimately work out? (d) Are the troubles Max encounters as king familiar to him?
3. (a) Describe the model world that Carol has built, as he shows it to Max in the cave. (b) What are Carol’s thoughts and emotions of this world? (c) What might this scene reveal about Carol’s character? (d) Is Carol a two or three-dimensional character? Is he realistic? Why?
4. (a) What do you believe is the relationship between Carol and K.W.? (b) What do you feel is the conflict that exists between them? (c) How might their relationship look familiar to Max?
5. (a) Describe the Wild Things as Max leaves them. (b) Are they changed? How? What emotions, lessons, or maturation are they left with?
7. (a) Describe the aesthetic of the diegetic world that the Wild Things live in. (b) Give three specific qualities that you feel are significant contributors to this aesthetic. (c) Describe the tone that this aesthetic helps to convey. (d) How does this compare to the human world?
9. (a) Who is your favorite character within WTWTA? Describe this character by listing several characterizing traits. (b) Why is this character your favorite? (c) Is this character static or dynamic? Why?
10. (a) Describe the overall mood of this film. (b) Does it change? How so? (c) According to Spike Jonze, how did he approach making this film? (d) What words does he use to describe its tone?