{{Indiana Jones Indiana Jones Raiders of the Lost Ark Raiders of the Lost Ark

A look at plot structure, dangling causes, and motifsA look at plot structure, dangling causes, and motifs

Griffin Kauvar Griffin Kauvar

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Table of Contents Table of Contents Slide 1: Title Slide Slide 1: Title Slide

Slide 2: Table of Contents Slide 2: Table of Contents

Slide 3: Four Stages of Plot DevelopmentSlide 3: Four Stages of Plot Development

Slide 4-6: Three Sections of Plot Development Slide 4-6: Three Sections of Plot Development

Slide 7: Dangling CausesSlide 7: Dangling Causes

Slide 8-10: Dangling Cause Examples Slide 8-10: Dangling Cause Examples

Slide 11: Motifs Slide 11: Motifs

Slide 12-15: Patterns of Four Motifs Slide 12-15: Patterns of Four Motifs

Slide 16: ConclusionSlide 16: Conclusion

Slide 17: Works CitedSlide 17: Works Cited

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Four Stages of Plot DevelopmentFour Stages of Plot DevelopmentSet UpSet Up::

•Meet characters and get a feel for who they are.Meet characters and get a feel for who they are.

•The “double goal” structure of the movie is established. The “double goal” structure of the movie is established.

Complicating ActionComplicating Action::

•When the action goes in a new direction.When the action goes in a new direction.

•A new situation the protagonist must cope with is often introduced.A new situation the protagonist must cope with is often introduced.

DevelopmentDevelopment::

•All goals are in place.All goals are in place.

•Incidents that create action, suspense, and delay are presented.Incidents that create action, suspense, and delay are presented.

Climax and EpilogueClimax and Epilogue::

•There is progress towards a resolution.There is progress towards a resolution.

•Any new potential solutions are introduced.Any new potential solutions are introduced.

•A point of high action is steadily built towards by various incidents and events.A point of high action is steadily built towards by various incidents and events.

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Set Up to Complicating ActionSet Up to Complicating Action

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We meet Indiana Jones, one main character and We meet Indiana Jones, one main character and

protagonist.protagonist.

• We learn that he is a college professor, but too an We learn that he is a college professor, but too an

adventurous archeologist.adventurous archeologist.

We are introduced to the premise of the movie.We are introduced to the premise of the movie.

•For Indiana Jones to seek out The Ark of the Lost For Indiana Jones to seek out The Ark of the Lost

CovenantCovenant

We are presented with the “double goal” We are presented with the “double goal”

structure.structure.

•A past love interest of Indiana Jones. Marion.A past love interest of Indiana Jones. Marion.

Complicating Action to Complicating Action to DevelopmentDevelopment

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Indiana Jones seeks Marion out at her bar.Indiana Jones seeks Marion out at her bar.

•He wants her idol that will show the exact location of the ark.He wants her idol that will show the exact location of the ark.

•They are joined by other men at her bar. These men are also seeking the ark. They, They are joined by other men at her bar. These men are also seeking the ark. They,

Indiana Jones, and Marion quarrel over the idol.Indiana Jones, and Marion quarrel over the idol.

•Marion joins Indiana Jones on his quest for the ark, and together they go to Cairo. Marion joins Indiana Jones on his quest for the ark, and together they go to Cairo.

Development to Climax and ResolutionDevelopment to Climax and Resolution

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Development: Indiana Jones is in Cairo. Development: Indiana Jones is in Cairo.

•He discovers the location of the ark with the assistance of Marion’s idol.He discovers the location of the ark with the assistance of Marion’s idol.

Development towards point of high action.Development towards point of high action.

•When going to retrieve the ark from that location Indiana Jones and Marion become trapped.When going to retrieve the ark from that location Indiana Jones and Marion become trapped.

•Indiana Jones and Marion escape and chase after the men who took the ark.Indiana Jones and Marion escape and chase after the men who took the ark.

Climax.Climax.

•The ark is finally opened and all but Indiana Jones and Marion are killed by its power.The ark is finally opened and all but Indiana Jones and Marion are killed by its power.

Epilogue. Epilogue.

•The ark is brought back to the states and but under strict lockdown in a mysterious warehouse.The ark is brought back to the states and but under strict lockdown in a mysterious warehouse.

•Indiana Jones and Marion rekindle their relationship.Indiana Jones and Marion rekindle their relationship.

Dangling CausesDangling Causes

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• Lines, images, characters, or actions that are planted early in the film and Lines, images, characters, or actions that are planted early in the film and

“come true” or are important later in the film.“come true” or are important later in the film.

• A dangling cause is an unresolved issue dangling in the audience's mind A dangling cause is an unresolved issue dangling in the audience's mind

as other events intervene. Generally coming from a character's mouth, it's as other events intervene. Generally coming from a character's mouth, it's

a statement of intention, a prediction, a warning, a threat, or any other a statement of intention, a prediction, a warning, a threat, or any other

such promise that a character will do something. such promise that a character will do something.

Dangling Cause ExamplesDangling Cause Examples

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• Early on it is learned that Indiana Jones is scared of snakes.Early on it is learned that Indiana Jones is scared of snakes.

• This, at the time, appears to be nothing more then a character fun fact This, at the time, appears to be nothing more then a character fun fact

with little to no relevance.with little to no relevance.

• Later in the film Indiana Jones and Marion become trapped in a temple, Later in the film Indiana Jones and Marion become trapped in a temple,

and what is covering the floor? Snakes. and what is covering the floor? Snakes.

Indiana Jones’ fear of snakesIndiana Jones’ fear of snakes

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• Early on it is learned that Marion has a Early on it is learned that Marion has a

high tolerance to alcohol. high tolerance to alcohol.

• This, at the time, appears to be nothing This, at the time, appears to be nothing

more then a character fun fact with little to more then a character fun fact with little to

no relevance.no relevance.

• Later in the film Marion must drink while Later in the film Marion must drink while

in the company of one of her captors. The in the company of one of her captors. The

man believes her to be drunk so she man believes her to be drunk so she

attempts to exercise a plan to escape.attempts to exercise a plan to escape.

Marion is a hard drinkerMarion is a hard drinker

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• During the bar fight a man, when trying to pick up During the bar fight a man, when trying to pick up

the idol, burns his hand on the scorching metal.the idol, burns his hand on the scorching metal.

• At the time we only interpret this as being a large At the time we only interpret this as being a large

misfortune for his character.misfortune for his character.

• Later on, however, we find out that the idol’s Later on, however, we find out that the idol’s

markings burnt into this mans hand.markings burnt into this mans hand.

• Through his burns the Nazis were able to read the Through his burns the Nazis were able to read the

idols markings and use them to help them discover idols markings and use them to help them discover

what they thought was the arks location.what they thought was the arks location.

• Because only one side of the idol burnt onto this Because only one side of the idol burnt onto this

mans hand the Nazis missed out on crucial mans hand the Nazis missed out on crucial

information that would have lead them to the arks information that would have lead them to the arks

correct location before Indiana Jones was able to get correct location before Indiana Jones was able to get

there.there.

Man burning his hand on the idolMan burning his hand on the idol

Motifs Motifs

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• Lines, images, actions, colors, or musical themes that are woven throughout Lines, images, actions, colors, or musical themes that are woven throughout

the film in order to produce coherent text. the film in order to produce coherent text.

• A recurring theme, idea, subject, shape, figure, etc. throughout.A recurring theme, idea, subject, shape, figure, etc. throughout.

• Any recurring element that has symbolic significance in a story. Any recurring element that has symbolic significance in a story.

The Color Motif: RedThe Color Motif: Red

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• One motif throughout Indiana Jones Raiders of the Lost Ark is the One motif throughout Indiana Jones Raiders of the Lost Ark is the

recurring color of red. recurring color of red.

Musical Motif: Indiana Jones’ ThemeMusical Motif: Indiana Jones’ Theme

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• Another motif throughout Another motif throughout Indiana Jones and the Indiana Jones and the

Raiders of the Lost Ark Raiders of the Lost Ark is Indiana Jones musical is Indiana Jones musical

theme song.theme song.

Some instances of Indiana Jones’ musical motif playing include:Some instances of Indiana Jones’ musical motif playing include:

• When Indiana Jones escapes into his friends plane When Indiana Jones escapes into his friends plane

after being chased by South Americans.after being chased by South Americans.

• When Indiana Jones is driving up to his house to When Indiana Jones is driving up to his house to

pack for his quest to search for the ark.pack for his quest to search for the ark.

• When Indiana Jones is flying from Nepal to Iraq to When Indiana Jones is flying from Nepal to Iraq to

Cairo.Cairo.

• When Indiana Jones knocks over and rides down When Indiana Jones knocks over and rides down

the temple statue when Marion and he are trapped.the temple statue when Marion and he are trapped.

• Plus other instances.Plus other instances.

Musical Motif: Marion’s ThemeMusical Motif: Marion’s Theme

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• Also included as another motif throughout Also included as another motif throughout

Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost ArkIndiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark is is

Marion’s musical theme song.Marion’s musical theme song.

Some instances of Indiana Jones’ musical motif playing include:Some instances of Indiana Jones’ musical motif playing include:

• When Marion is looking at and fiddling with the When Marion is looking at and fiddling with the

idol while sitting in her bar.idol while sitting in her bar.

• When Indiana Jones is sitting in town with the When Indiana Jones is sitting in town with the

Capuchin monkey thinking about Marion after Capuchin monkey thinking about Marion after

he believes she has been killed in a large he believes she has been killed in a large

explosion.explosion.

• When Marion and Indiana Jones hug after When Marion and Indiana Jones hug after

survive the opening of the ark.survive the opening of the ark.

• When Marion is nursing Indiana Jones’ wounds.When Marion is nursing Indiana Jones’ wounds.

• Plus other instances.Plus other instances.

Musical Motif: Ark’s ThemeMusical Motif: Ark’s Theme

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• Another alternative motif throughout Another alternative motif throughout Indiana Jones Indiana Jones

and the Raiders of the Lost Arkand the Raiders of the Lost Ark is the Ark’s musical is the Ark’s musical

theme song.theme song.

Some instances of Indiana Jones’ musical motif playing include:Some instances of Indiana Jones’ musical motif playing include:

• When Indiana Jones and other men are in the When Indiana Jones and other men are in the

classroom discussing the history of the ark.classroom discussing the history of the ark.

• When Indiana Jones is discussing going after the When Indiana Jones is discussing going after the

ark with Marcus while in his house packing for this ark with Marcus while in his house packing for this

adventure.adventure.

• When Indiana Jones is repelling into the temple When Indiana Jones is repelling into the temple

map room to try and determine the location of the map room to try and determine the location of the

ark.ark.

• When the location of the ark is shown by the idol When the location of the ark is shown by the idol

when Indiana Jones is in the temple map room.when Indiana Jones is in the temple map room.

• Plus other instances.Plus other instances.

ConclusionConclusion

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• Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark tells a gripping adventure story Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark tells a gripping adventure story

of struggle and triumph.of struggle and triumph.

• This film accurately follows the four stages of film to portray a consistent, This film accurately follows the four stages of film to portray a consistent,

complex, and entertaining story.complex, and entertaining story.

• In including various dangling causes and motifs, various aspects of the plot are In including various dangling causes and motifs, various aspects of the plot are

linked together in a creative, intricate, and understandable way.linked together in a creative, intricate, and understandable way.

• Together all script and film elements are effectively applied to present a Together all script and film elements are effectively applied to present a

fascinating story about a great archeological explorer.fascinating story about a great archeological explorer.

Works CitedWorks Cited

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Spielberg , Steven, dir. Spielberg , Steven, dir. Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark . Writ. Lawrence Kasdan,. Writ. Lawrence Kasdan,

George Lucas, and Philip Kaufman. 1981. Film.George Lucas, and Philip Kaufman. 1981. Film.