Spelling
How to properly spell this word: Catal
What is: Cattle
Saroo gets lost trying to make his way home on the train.
What is identify the significant event that happens to the main character in the film?
When a something in film is used to represent a bigger concept.
What is symbolism?
"I'm not really Indian"
What is a language feature? (Dialogue)
Saroo says "I'm not Indian."
What is an example of Identity?
How to properly spell this word: Audiance
What is: Audience
Saroo's lack of belonging in Australia is seen in his attempts to fit in with his peers both in his seminar and at the party. He mentions not being Indian as he grew up in Australia, but as the movie progresses, it's clear he feels as though he doesn't quite fit in as an Australian either.
What is explain an example of Saroo's sense of belonging.
The role a specific character plays and the juxtaposition of that role with other characters within the film.
What is Characterization?
The frequent use of the colours orange and green, part of the Indian Flag, to represent sacrifice, growth, and courage
What is a language feature? (symbolism)
Saroo trying to adapt to fit in with his peers at the dinner party.
What is belonging?
How to properly spell this word: Fitegue
What is: Fatigue
The lion is often seen to represent courage or being brave.
What is identify a symbol in Lion?
The way in which film makers set the progression of the story.
What is Scene Sequencing?
At the dinner party with friends, Saroo sees the jaleblis and has a flashback to when he was a child in the Indian market with his brother.
What is a text structure? (Scene Sequencing)
Beach scene playing cricket shows the stereotypical Australian family.
What is identity?
How to properly spell this word: irriplacable
What is: irreplaceable
Saroo is quiet and calm, accepting of his new home. Mantosh is combative and self-harms, seeming to not want to be in his new home.
What is describe the differences between Saroo and Mantosh at the time of their adoption?
The arrangement of the scenery, props, etc. on the stage of a theatrical production or on the set of a film
What is mise en scene?
Saroo walking the bridge home and showing moments of his mother on a similar walk home.
What is a text structure? (Layering / Scene Sequencing)
Family dinner shows Sue, John and Saroo wearing blue/calm colours. The next scene shows Mantosh wearing tan/neutral colours, showing his disconnect from the family.
What is belonging?
How to properly spell this word: Aligiteation
What is: Alliteration
OR
What is: Allegation
After Saroo gets lost he wanders Calcutta. For much of this time there is very little dialogue, and when there is, it happens in a language he is unfamiliar with. This helps to further create the barrier and show the emotional impact of being lost.
What is explain a language feature of Lion?
The study of signs, codes, and figurative language to interpret the meaning in film.
What is Semiotic Analysis?
Saroo's first family event in Australia is at the ocean/beach.
What is a text structure? (mise en scene)
The message left on Lucy's phone where Saroo tells her "I am safe. And the questions have been answered."
What is identity?