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Analysis of Serenity!
Love an in-depth analysis of films?? Well look no further! Chris Huntley analyzes "Serenity" via a software program called Dramatica Pro. *Spoiler Alert* |
CHARACTERS:
Though the Overall Story characters are not quite archetypes, they do fit them when looking at them broadly. Here’s my take on archetypes in Serenity:
Protagonist: Malcome (Mal) Reynolds, Serenity’s captain. Though hardly archetypal, he is the principal character leading the charge to get River’s “message” out (once he understands what she’s about).
Antagonist: The Alliance and its primary representative, the Operative.
Guardian: Zoe, Serenity’s second in command, and Shepard Book.
Contagonist: Simon Tam, the doctor and River’s brother.
Skeptic: Jayne, Serenity’s muscle.
Sidekick: Kaylee, Serenity’s mechanic.
Reason: Wash, Serenity’s pilot.
Emotion: River, the Alliance’s psychologically damaged weapon.
Dramatica Storyform Settings:
I got down to a single storyform and decided to go into more depth than usual for a story analysis. As a result, I have uploaded the .DSF Dramatica story file for those using Dramatica or Writer's DreamKit. It is not complete, but I've got a lot of the storytelling written. (Note: The DSF file contains the same material as follows.)
Story Points Output for "Serenity"
MC Resolve: Steadfast (the ultimate disposition of Malcome Reynolds to Change or Remain Steadfast as it concerns how Malcome Reynolds ultimately retains his essential nature):
Mal's status as an opponent of all the Alliance stands for is sorely challanged. He fought for the rights of individual's and continues to do so. When the Operator challenges Mal directly on this issue, Mal determines he is still willing to die for his stance. In his substory with Inara, he remains ambiguous about his feelings toward her: Mal: "So what are you going to do?" Inara: "I don't know." Mal: "Good answer."
MC Growth: Stop (Malcome Reynolds's growth toward an ending or beginning as it concerns how regarding Malcome Reynolds, the audience is waiting for something to end):
Mal struggles to outlast the conflicts with the crew and others caused by River's presence, especially the pursuit by the Operative. On a more personal level, Mal waits while hoping for Inara to change her mind about their relationship.
MC Approach: Do-er (Malcome Reynolds's preference for external or internal problem solving techniques as it concerns how Malcome Reynolds looks for a physical solution to his problem):
Mal's crew needs money...he robs a bank. Inara is in trouble...he goes to rescue her. Mal needs to get past the Alliance armada...he picks a fight with the Reavers and let's them chase him into battle, and so on...
To read more of this analysis, click HERE
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