Analyzing Tim Burton's Cinematic Style and the Anti-Hero Role
TIM BURTON
ANALYTICAL ESSAY
PRE-WRITING
English 9
Perry High School
PROMPT
Write an essay ANALYZING the
cinematic style
of director Tim
Burton.
Focus on the ways in which
the director uses
stylistic
techniques
across films to
achieve his argument on the
anti-hero’s role
in society.
PREPARE
What is an
anti-hero
?
How do Burton’s
characters
exemplify
the
concept of the anti-hero?
According to Tim Burton,
what is the
role
of the anti-
hero in society?
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W:
What
cinematic technique is Burton
using?
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W:
Where
is cinematic technique being
used? (compare to textual evidence)
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H:
How
does Burton use this cinematic
technique effectively in order to further
his message about the anti-hero?
Purpose of
Cinematic
Element
Example of
Cinematic
Element
Effect of
Cinematic
Choice
Analytical
Triangle
BASIC FORMAT OF ESSAY
I.
Introduction (one paragraph)
II.
Body
I.
Body Paragraph One (one movie)
I.
how the anti-hero is a
loner
, loser or
inept
II.
how the anti-hero
overcomes
these
challenges
II.
Body Paragraph Two (another movie)
I.
how the anti-hero is a
loner
, loser or
inept
II.
how the anti-hero
overcomes
these
challenges
III.
Conclusion (one paragraph)
TIM BURTON CINEMATIC ANALYSIS:
CHARLIE AND THE CHOC. FACTORY
Tim Burton, in
Edward Scissorhands
,
uses
(
cinematic element
)
in order to
(
achieve what purpose
).
For example,
(
insert example from the movie here
).
Therefore,
(
explain the effect the
example has on the viewer
.)
ANALYTICAL STATEMENT (WWH SET #1)
Tim Burton, in
Edward Scissorhands
, uses a
low camera angle
in order to portray
characters as bigger than they really are.
W
ANALYTICAL STATEMENT (WWH SET #1)
Tim Burton, in
Edward Scissorhands
, uses a
low camera angle
in order to portray
characters as bigger than they really are.
For
example
,
when Peg finds Edward in the attic
of the mansion, a low camera angle is used
to make Edward look dangerous as he
comes out of the shadow.
W
W
ANALYTICAL STATEMENT (WWH SET #1)
Tim Burton, in
Edward Scissorhands
, uses a
low camera angle
in order to portray
characters as bigger than they really are.
For
example
,
when Peg finds Edward in the attic
of the mansion, a low camera angle is used
to make Edward look dangerous as he
comes out of the shadow.
This angle causes
viewers to worry about Peg’s well-being, as
Burton portrays Edward as threatening,
frightful and monstrous
.
W
W
H
ANALYTICAL STATEMENT (WHH SET #2)
In addition
, Tim Burton uses a
high camera
angle
in the film Edward Scissorhands in
order to highlight the vulnerability of the
anti-hero.
W
ANALYTICAL STATEMENT (WHH SET #2)
In addition, Tim Burton uses a high camera
angle in the film Edward Scissorhands in
order to highlight the vulnerability of the
anti-hero.
For example, when Jim fights
Edward in the attic of the mansion, a high
angle is used to make him look small and
vulnerable
.
W
W
ANALYTICAL STATEMENT (WHH SET #2)
In addition, Tim Burton uses a
high camera
angle
in the film Edward Scissorhands in
order to highlight the vulnerability of the
anti-hero.
For example, when Jim fights
Edward in the attic of the mansion, a high
angle is used to make him look small and
vulnerable.
This high camera angle
reinforces the notion that Edward is fighting
a stronger and more dangerous character
.
W
W
H
TIM BURTON
ANALYTICAL ESSAY
English 9
Perry High School
HOOK (ATTENTION GRABBER)
Chocolate rivers, scissors for hands, and
dancing skeletons– this may seem like a child’s
midnight dream, but it’s actually a description
of the successful filmmaker, Tim Burton.
His quirky, fantastical worlds and unlikely heroes
have helped make Burton one of the world’s
most beloved movie-makers.
THESIS
In the films
Edward Scissorhands
and
The
Corpse Bride,
director Tim Burton uses
_______________ and _________________ in
order to support the argument that the
anti-hero is very important to society.
TOPIC SENTENCE (PARAGRAPH 1)
In his major motion pictures,
Burton uses
dramatic camera
angles
to support the notion that
the anti-hero is important in
society.
ANALYTICAL STATEMENT (WWH SET #1)
Tim Burton, in
Edward Scissorhands
, uses a
low camera angle in order to portray
characters as bigger than they really are.
For
example
,
when Peg finds Edward in the attic
of the mansion, a low camera angle is used
to make Edward look dangerous as he
comes out of the shadow.
This angle causes
viewers to worry about Peg’s well-being, as
Burton portrays Edward as threatening,
frightful and monstrous.
W
W
H
ANALYTICAL STATEMENT (WHH SET #2)
In addition
, Tim Burton uses a
high camera
angle
in the film Edward Scissorhands in
order to highlight the vulnerability of the
anti-hero.
For example, when Jim fights
Edward in the attic of the mansion, a high
angle is used to make him look small and
vulnerable.
This high camera angle
reinforces the notion that Edward is fighting
a stronger and more dangerous character.
W
W
H
REFLECTIVE COMMENTARY
(BODY PARAGRAPH 1)
Using
dramatic camera
angles is an
effective method for helping the
audience view Burton’s anti-heroes as
important to society. It enhances the
importance of Edward’s development
from an outsider to a hero as he defeats
Jim and saves Kim’s life. He goes from a
loser to a champion, making his actions
seem miraculous and incredible.
CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH
In Burton’s films
Edward Scissorhands
and
The Corpse Bride, the audience
sees how he
uses _______________ and
_________________ in order to support
the argument that the anti-hero is
important in our society.
CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH CONT.
When Burton uses __________ and
__________, it reinforces the idea
that his characters are unexpected
heroes who don’t fit society’s ideas
of a true hero. Nonetheless, their
successes defy logic and inspire us
all.
Analyze director Tim Burton's cinematic techniques and his portrayal of anti-heroes in society across his films. Explore how Burton uses stylistic elements to convey his message about the role of the anti-hero. The essay structure includes discussing anti-hero traits, challenges, and resolutions in different movies. Examples like "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Edward Scissorhands" demonstrate Burton's use of low camera angles to accentuate character traits effectively.
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TIM BURTON ANALYTICAL ESSAY PRE-WRITING English 9 Perry High School
PROMPT Write an essay ANALYZING the cinematic style of director Tim Burton. Focus on the ways in which the director uses stylistic techniques across films to achieve his argument on the anti-hero s role in society.
PREPARE What is an anti-hero? How do Burton s characters exemplify the concept of the anti-hero? According to Tim Burton, what is the role of the anti- hero in society?
WWH STATEMENTS Purpose of Cinematic Element WWH set is for analysis essays when analyzing an author s (OR director s) argument or purpose. W: What cinematic technique is Burton using? W: Where is cinematic technique being used? (compare to textual evidence) H: How does Burton use this cinematic technique effectively in order to further his message about the anti-hero? Analytical Triangle Example of Cinematic Element Effect of Cinematic Choice
BASIC FORMAT OF ESSAY I. Introduction (one paragraph) II. Body I. Body Paragraph One (one movie) I. how the anti-hero is a loner, loser or inept II. how the anti-hero overcomes these challenges II. Body Paragraph Two (another movie) I. how the anti-hero is a loner, loser or inept II. how the anti-hero overcomes these challenges III. Conclusion (one paragraph)
TIM BURTON CINEMATIC ANALYSIS: CHARLIE AND THE CHOC. FACTORY Tim Burton, in Edward Scissorhands, uses (cinematic element) in order to (achieve what purpose). For example, (insert example from the movie here). Therefore, (explain the effect the example has on the viewer.)
ANALYTICAL STATEMENT (WWH SET #1) Tim Burton, in Edward Scissorhands, uses a low camera angle in order to portray characters as bigger than they really are. W
ANALYTICAL STATEMENT (WWH SET #1) Tim Burton, in Edward Scissorhands, uses a low camera angle in order to portray characters as bigger than they really are. For example, when Peg finds Edward in the attic of the mansion, a low camera angle is used to make Edward look dangerous as he comes out of the shadow. W W
ANALYTICAL STATEMENT (WWH SET #1) Tim Burton, in Edward Scissorhands, uses a low camera angle in order to portray characters as bigger than they really are. For example, when Peg finds Edward in the attic of the mansion, a low camera angle is used to make Edward look dangerous as he comes out of the shadow. This angle causes viewers to worry about Peg s well-being, as Burton portrays Edward as threatening, frightful and monstrous. W W H
ANALYTICAL STATEMENT (WHH SET #2) In addition, Tim Burton uses a high camera angle in the film Edward Scissorhands in order to highlight the vulnerability of the anti-hero. W
ANALYTICAL STATEMENT (WHH SET #2) In addition, Tim Burton uses a high camera angle in the film Edward Scissorhands in order to highlight the vulnerability of the anti-hero. For example, when Jim fights Edward in the attic of the mansion, a high angle is used to make him look small and vulnerable. W W
ANALYTICAL STATEMENT (WHH SET #2) In addition, Tim Burton uses a high camera angle in the film Edward Scissorhands in order to highlight the vulnerability of the anti-hero. For example, when Jim fights Edward in the attic of the mansion, a high angle is used to make him look small and vulnerable. This high camera angle reinforces the notion that Edward is fighting a stronger and more dangerous character. W W H
TIM BURTON ANALYTICAL ESSAY English 9 Perry High School
HOOK (ATTENTION GRABBER) Chocolate rivers, scissors for hands, and dancing skeletons this may seem like a child s midnight dream, but it s actually a description of the successful filmmaker, Tim Burton. His quirky, fantastical worlds and unlikely heroes have helped make Burton one of the world s most beloved movie-makers.
THESIS In the films Edward Scissorhands and The Corpse Bride, director Tim Burton uses _______________ and _________________ in order to support the argument that the anti-hero is very important to society.
TOPIC SENTENCE (PARAGRAPH 1) In his major motion pictures, Burton uses dramatic camera angles to support the notion that the anti-hero is important in society.
ANALYTICAL STATEMENT (WWH SET #1) Tim Burton, in Edward Scissorhands, uses a low camera angle in order to portray characters as bigger than they really are. For example, when Peg finds Edward in the attic of the mansion, a low camera angle is used to make Edward look dangerous as he comes out of the shadow. This angle causes viewers to worry about Peg s well-being, as Burton portrays Edward as threatening, frightful and monstrous. W W H
ANALYTICAL STATEMENT (WHH SET #2) In addition, Tim Burton uses a high camera angle in the film Edward Scissorhands in order to highlight the vulnerability of the anti-hero. For example, when Jim fights Edward in the attic of the mansion, a high angle is used to make him look small and vulnerable. This high camera angle reinforces the notion that Edward is fighting a stronger and more dangerous character. W W H
REFLECTIVE COMMENTARY (BODY PARAGRAPH 1) Using dramatic camera angles is an effective method for helping the audience view Burton s anti-heroes as important to society. It enhances the importance of Edward s development from an outsider to a hero as he defeats Jim and saves Kim s life. He goes from a loser to a champion, making his actions seem miraculous and incredible.
CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH In Burton s films Edward Scissorhands and The Corpse Bride, the audience sees how he uses _______________ and _________________ in order to support the argument that the anti-hero is important in our society.
CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH CONT. When Burton uses __________ and __________, it reinforces the idea that his characters are unexpected heroes who don t fit society s ideas of a true hero. Nonetheless, their successes defy logic and inspire us all.
