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Week 2 Day 4: Character Reveal – SPIDER-MAN
1. Please watch the scene and provide your insights into what makes this scene great from a writing perspective.
2. Read the other writers insights and make notes of how you will will reveal character in interesting ways.
3. Rethink or create your own Character Reveal scene using your new insights and rewrite the scene.
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William Whelan – Character Reveal
What I learned from doing this assignment is to reveal character through action in my screenplay.
· Scene arc: Peter has fork stick to hand. He accidentally hits Flash with the food tray. Flash goes to fight Peter, but he eludes him. Peter punches Flash in the stomach and wins the altercation.
· Situation: Lunch time in high school cafeteria.
· Conflict: Peter vs Flash
· Moving the story forward: revelation of Peter’s superpowers.
· Entertainment value: Enjoyment of watching Peter get superpowers and win fight.
· Setups/payoff: Peter gets superpowers; he wins the fight with Flash.
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- How is the reveal demanded by
the situation? There needs to be a reason Peter has webbing and has accidentally
hit Flash with food tray.- How does the scene reveal Peter
Parker’s powers through action? Peter shows moves that are superhuman,
also he has the ability to see things in slow motion and deliver a
devastating punch.- How does Peter and others react
to the reveal? Disbelief and wonderment. - How is the reveal demanded by
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What I learned from doing this assignment is that character does not have to be through dialogue; it can be revealed through action and situation.
Peter finds out he has special powers when in the cafeteria a fork sticks to his hand and his wrists then shoot out webs that stick to a food tray on another table. When Peter tugs on the web the tray hits Flash. Flash goes after him and attempts to beat Peter up, but Peter does a triple backwards flip in the air and then throws him across the room.
Peter seems to have spider-like abilities, superhuman strength, sharp senses, agility and speed. He can also see things in slow motion.
Peter is amazed with his new powers, but seems unsure how this will affect his life as an ordinary high school student. The other students are amazed and the boy he slammed hates him. Some consider him a freak.
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The scene arc, set in a school lunchroom and hallway, unfolds organically as Peter accidentally initiates a conflict with the bully, Flash. The conflict escalates as Peter, reluctant to fight, realizes his newfound abilities…
From making sticky webs with a lunch tray to demonstrating super strength, agility, and heightened senses, the scene does not rely on dialogue. The audience learns about Peter’s abilities simultaneously with him and his classmates, adding an element of surprise.
The stakes are high as Flash relentlessly pursues Peter, creating a demand for action. If Peter doesn’t defend himself, he’ll face a severe beating. This necessity for action leads to a natural and justified reveal of Peter’s powers.
The scene’s entertainment value is heightened by the immediate reactions of the characters. Peter’s initial confusion and amazement, Flash’s friend labeling him a “freak,” and the classmates’ mix of amazement and excitement all contribute to the emotional impact. The use of setups and payoffs, such as the lunch tray hitting Flash and a teacher later dumping a tray on him, adds clever and satisfying elements to the narrative.
Importantly, the scene sets the stage for future developments in Peter’s journey as Spider-Man. The classmates’ reactions, especially MJ’s confusion and worry, foreshadow potential conflicts. Overall, this scene skillfully blends action, character development, and foreshadowing to create a compelling and memorable moment in the story
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