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This 9 page paper discusses these films in regards to their narrative structures. This paper highlights the importance of their narrative structures in terms of the impact of these films, and explores the effect of such structures on the end product. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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and can serve to make a dramatic impact upon the viewer, as is the case in The Usual Suspects and One Night at McCools. Both of these films have
very different narrative structures which in themselves add meaning to these films. These films are excellent examples of directors who have thoroughly considered every aspect of their film, and
have used more than just visuals to support the dialog between characters. Understanding how narrative functions in these films reveals a great deal of their meaning. How
the Narrative Structures of "One Night at McCools" and "The Usual Suspects" Contribute to Meaning The narrative structure in The Usual Suspects
serves to add dramatic tension between characters, which in turn heightens the mystery and intrigue of the film. Furthermore, the type of narrative that this film employs is more
uncomfortable for viewers, due to its very untraditional nature, and therefore this uncomfortable feeling adds to the suspense of the film (Telotte, 2003).
As viewers, when we watch a movie we expect a certain form of narrative, which is comprised of classical elements (Telotte, 2003). Typically then, there is
one central character which functions as the narrative object (Telotte, 2003). In other words, this character is typically defined by certain qualities, which are then reaffirmed by external events
(Telotte, 2003). Some examples of externals would include things like speech, mannerisms, etc. (Telotte, 2003). "These effects in turn sketch a pattern of desire or goal directedness that
drives the narrative, that gives it motivation and coherence, and that conveys our conventional sense of the rounded character" (Telotte, 2003).
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