Genre Worksheet.Whip It
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Films Through the Lens of Genre
The purpose of this assignment is to analyze how GENRE and a HYBRID GENRE affects character and story. When answering the questions, support your observations with specific examples from the script.
1.
The dominant genre is Coming of Age. Describe how the Protagonist is set up in Act One to establish the Coming-of-Age genre AND the Sports Genre. Give specific examples in scenes.
In Act One of Whip It, the protagonist, Bliss Cavendar, is introduced in her small-town life, portraying typical Coming-of-Age elements. She battles her mother's aspirations for a beauty pageant and social standards. When Bliss happens across a roller derby event, it serves as the catalyst for the Coming-of-Age theme and piques her curiosity about the unusual sport. She decides to abandon her traditional existence at this point, which kickstarts her quest for self-
discovery. Act One combines the sports genre easily as Bliss ventures into the realm of roller derby. Scenes showing Bliss honing her roller skate skills, understanding the rules of the game,
and forming relationships with her derby teammates highlight her complete absorption in the sports world. Maggie Mayhem's mentoring contributes to the Sports Genre's continued
development by forming a parallel story that enhances Bliss's coming-of-age experience.
2.
Whip It
is fused with the Sports Genre. Outline the sports events that support the Act Structure:
a.
Inciting Incident
b.
Act One Break
c.
Act Two Break
d.
Climax
The inciting incident happens when Bliss watches a roller derby event and becomes fascinated
with the sport. This ignites her ambition to pursue roller derby and escape her boring existence, which begins her Coming-of-Age journey. Bliss' choice to join the Hurl Scouts, a roller derby squad, marks her Act One Break. With this stride, she enters another world, signifying her break from the ordinary and the start of her sports journey. The Act Two Break is reinforced by the roller derby team's rising obstacles, such as internal disagreements and increased competitiveness. Obstacles put Bliss's dedication to the sport and her recently discovered identity to the test. The climax occurs during the roller derby championship, where
Bliss and her squad face difficult opponents. The Coming-of-Age and Sports Genres come to a head in this high-stakes match, where Bliss must balance her personal development with the obstacles of the main sporting event.
3.
Author Malcolm Cowley wrote: “In the end something has changed. If nothing has changed, it isn’t a story.” Who was the Character at the beginning and the end of the story? At each Master Plot Point in #2, describe the Protagonist’s Inner Emotional State.
At the beginning of Whip It, Bliss Cavendar is a small-town girl conforming to societal expectations and her mother's beauty pageant aspirations. By the end, Bliss transforms into a confident and empowered roller derby athlete who embraces her individuality. At each Master Plot Point:
Inciting Incident: Bliss is initially curious and later exhilarated when she discovers roller derby, sparking a desire for change.
Act One Break: As Bliss joins the Hurl Scouts, her excitement is mixed with trepidation,
symbolizing the beginning of her challenging yet transformative journey.
Act Two Break: Bliss faces internal conflicts within the team, leading to moments of doubt and self-discovery. Her emotional state shifts between determination and vulnerability.
Climax: Bliss confronts her fears and insecurities during the roller derby championship,
experiencing a surge of confidence and self-assurance.
4.
Think of another Coming-of-Age film that you’ve seen that deals with parental issues, such as “Ladybird”. Compare and contrast the Character Arcs of the Protagonists. How similar and different are their Coming-of-Age journeys? Use specific examples.
Christine "Lady Bird" McPherson, the main character of Lady Bird, similarly deals with parental concerns as she comes of age. Both characters strive for individuality while defying social norms. But whereas Lady Bird's rebellion centers on her wish to attend an East Coast college, Bliss's entails embracing roller derby, a physically demanding and unusual sport. Although themes of freedom and self-discovery are present in both travels, the particular situations and difficulties are not.
5.
Discuss the Antagonist (Mother/Parent) in “Whip It”. Discuss the Antagonist in the Sports Story. How did each Antagonist challenge or put pressure on the Goals of the Protagonist?
Mother/Parent antagonist: By forcing Bliss to adhere to beauty pageant standards, her mother plays the role of an enemy. Bliss's pursuit of roller derby is fueled by this challenge, which stands in opposition to her parents' expectations.
Sports Story Antagonist: Rival teams and competitive dynamics serve as external rivals in the sports story. These trials put Bliss's dedication to roller derby to the test and act as roadblocks
for her to go past in order to reach her sporting objectives.
6.
How did the film fulfill your expectations of the Coming-of-Age Genre? How did the film twist the genre and surprise you? How did the film make you FEEL?
Whip It satisfies Coming-of-Age genre requirements by following a protagonist on her path to empowerment and self-discovery. The roller derby's unusual environment presents a novel path for Bliss's development. The film surprises me with its flawless genre blending & unique perspective on female empowerment via athletics. In my opinion, Whip It inspired a mixture
of empathy and excitement as it skillfully captured Bliss's emotional highs and lows, making her journey relatable and inspiring.
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