Workshop 1 Unpacking Themes and ideas - Coraline

Theme/Idea - Something that links throughout the story.

'Looks can be deceiving'

- Things aren't always what they seem.

Example 1 = The Beldam/The Other Mother

- She starts off as good / Kind but is revealed to be an evil soul-devouring metal spider demon.

- Shows theme because the other mother changes gradually over time so that Coraline& audience doesn't notice.

- Important to the story because it helps the audience understand Corealine's choice then she realizes that having everything perfect won't make her happy.

Example 2 = Other World vs Real World

- The other world is a perfect web/trap to catch Coraline, whereas the real world is boring but safe. 

- Shows theme because even though the other world seems better in every way, the real world is actually better/safer because it isn't a trap.

- important to help the audience understand why Coraline goes back to the real world.

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Statement - In Coraline, themes and ideas are used effectively 

Evidence - For instance, the theme 'look can be deceiving' is shown through the character of The 'Other- Mother' The Other Mother starts kind, but is revealed to be a soul-devouring demon.

eXplanation audience - This makes the audience feel that we shouldn't trust things or people that seem perfect at first glance.

eXplanation director - This was done to make the audience feel weary or develop a sense of new situations.

eXplanation compare - Coinciding with this is the use of color to show the 'Other Mother' is becoming eviler. At the start, she is surrounded by warm colors that make us feel safe, but the end it is dark with neon green which her seem dangerous

Your link - This theme is also shown, through the changes in the 'other world' as it is revealed to be a spider web designed to catch Coraline.