Pulp Fiction
For this assignment I decided to follow Jules, because Samuel L. Jackson was the only actor I actually knew about going in, and because it means I don't have to talk about that weird sex thing from Butch's part.
The Exposition: Jules and Vince making their way to Brett's apartment. It shows Jules' character as a capable, well-informed enforcer for Marcellus Wallace as he gathers the info on the men in the room and dictates when they go in.
Rising Action: The rising action takes place when Jules and Vince (but mostly Jules) are intimidating Brett. This confrontation shows Jules as a ruthless man who kills without mercy, and establishes his connection to religion as he recites the Bible verse before shooting Brett. It also ramps up the viewer's involvement in the plot with the mysterious suitcase and Jules' intimidating speech to Brett showing more of his character and capabilities.
Climax: The climax for Jules' is when the man hiding out with the gun pops out, catching both Jules' and Vince by surprise, and unloads his gun only to miss every single shot and then promptly get shot himself. This brief confrontation is the most direct danger that Jules' is shown to be in throughout the movie, and by his own admission, it was only by miracle that he survived. It also marks the point where Jules begins to change, citing the incident as an act of God. Faced with the miracle, he starts to doubt his place in life and put more faith in God.
Denouement: The crisis of Jules' new faith coming into conflict with his profession starts to become solved as he discusses the matter with Vince, staying adamantly convinced that God was involved. The Bonnie Situation shows Jules' mercenary life coming into conflict with the life of one of his friends, and it leads into the diner scene where Jules makes the decision to retire
Resolution: Jules situation with the diner robbers peacefully, where only a day before he would have shot both of them. He reflects on the Bible passage that he quoted, noting that while he only used it before for intimidation, he is now reflecting on what it actually means. This, and his gift of money to help the robbers get their lives on track, marks his transition from "the tyranny of evil men" to "the shepherd", and serves as a resolution to his crisis of faith with his job.
The Exposition: Jules and Vince making their way to Brett's apartment. It shows Jules' character as a capable, well-informed enforcer for Marcellus Wallace as he gathers the info on the men in the room and dictates when they go in.
Rising Action: The rising action takes place when Jules and Vince (but mostly Jules) are intimidating Brett. This confrontation shows Jules as a ruthless man who kills without mercy, and establishes his connection to religion as he recites the Bible verse before shooting Brett. It also ramps up the viewer's involvement in the plot with the mysterious suitcase and Jules' intimidating speech to Brett showing more of his character and capabilities.
Climax: The climax for Jules' is when the man hiding out with the gun pops out, catching both Jules' and Vince by surprise, and unloads his gun only to miss every single shot and then promptly get shot himself. This brief confrontation is the most direct danger that Jules' is shown to be in throughout the movie, and by his own admission, it was only by miracle that he survived. It also marks the point where Jules begins to change, citing the incident as an act of God. Faced with the miracle, he starts to doubt his place in life and put more faith in God.
Denouement: The crisis of Jules' new faith coming into conflict with his profession starts to become solved as he discusses the matter with Vince, staying adamantly convinced that God was involved. The Bonnie Situation shows Jules' mercenary life coming into conflict with the life of one of his friends, and it leads into the diner scene where Jules makes the decision to retire
Resolution: Jules situation with the diner robbers peacefully, where only a day before he would have shot both of them. He reflects on the Bible passage that he quoted, noting that while he only used it before for intimidation, he is now reflecting on what it actually means. This, and his gift of money to help the robbers get their lives on track, marks his transition from "the tyranny of evil men" to "the shepherd", and serves as a resolution to his crisis of faith with his job.
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