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Defining Form and Meaning via Intertextual References
(500) Days of Summer and The Graduate
The questions below are not required for you to answer, but will guide you in your
essay. Use your knowledge of both films to help define your answers. You do not have
to turn in the questions, just complete the essay provided at the bottom.
(500) Days of Summer
1. What did the use of split screen say about the two characters and their
relationship?
2. What was the meaning behind the variations of blue, brown, black & white,
green, and red? What does each color mean? How does each color relate to Tom
and his relation with Summer and his environment? Describe and defend your
explanation for each individual color.
3. How does Tom view love and how does it change? How does Summer view love
and how does it change?
4. Both Tom and Summer learned the same lesson but through a different
perspective. What did they learn through their experiences with one another?
What did they learn about themselves? Explain. (Hint: The answer is on Day 488)
5. “Expectations vs. Reality” - How does this apply individually to Tom. How does it apply individually to Summer?
6. Why did Summer leave the movie theater crying?
7. Why was the Narrator an authoritative third party perspective and not from the
voice of Tom or Summer? How does it tie to “Expectations vs. Reality”?
8. During the Ikea shopping scene, Tom and Summer walk past a sign that read
“Ikea Stockholm”. What is the significance of that sign and what is the directory,
Marc Webb trying to convey?
9. Based purely on visuals, how can we infer that Summer and Tom were not
meant to be together from the beginning of the film throughout the ending of
the film?
10. Based off of the color, frequent use of montage, out of order narrative structure,
use of narration, and character arc, this movie is not about love. What is it
about? Explain in Detail and defend your reason. (Hint: Use your answers from
questions 1-9 to help guide your answer)
11. (500) Days of Summer was told in a series of montages, but the entire film was a
montage itself. Explain why the entire film could be considered as a montage.
12. Why was the film told out of order and how does it relate to “Expectations vs.
Reality”?
Helpful link: https://gist.github.com/davidpots/d0fc156c711001dab61aThe Graduate
Defend these statements by using detailed aesthetics and sonic structures (visuals,
sound, and repetition) from the film:
1. Benjamin, the protagonist, felt isolated from the rest of amin felt that he had no direction in his life.
3. Benjamin’s life was a constant cycle repeating itself.
4. Benjamin was imprisoned within his own life. (Hint: Colors)
5. Benjamin was the scuba diver stuck in a fish tank.
6. At the end of the movie, Benjamin was still a scuba diver stuck in a fish tank. with Mrs. Robinson as he was with Elaine.
8. Through editing, the film showed Mrs. Robinson keeping Benjamin
9. In (500) Days of Summer, why was Summer crying after watching The Graduate?
10. What does The Graduate have to do with Expectations vs. Reality?
11. How does The Graduate directly relate to (500) Days of Summer? What is its meaning?
Essay Prompt:
How do the directors Marc Webb and Mike Nichols, respectively, visually and aurally
convey the theme of Expectations versus Reality through color, screen direction,
production design, music, and editing? By use of intertextual references, how do The
Graduate, and its definition of Expectations versus Reality, define (500) Days of
Summer’s definition of Expectations versus Reality? Use descriptive and interpretive
claims to support your argument.
Parameters:
● 1000 Words
● MLA Format
o 12-point font
o Times New Romans
o Double-spaced
● Work Cited
● Bring printed physical copy to class and submit online
Defining Form and Meaning via Intertextual References
(500) Days of Summer and The Graduate
The questions below are not required for you to answer, but will guide you in your
essay. Use your knowledge of both films to help define your answers. You do not have
to turn in the questions, just complete the essay provided at the bottom.
(500) Days of Summer
1. What did the use of split screen say about the two characters and their
relationship?
2. What was the meaning behind the variations of blue, brown, black & white,
green, and red? What does each color mean? How does each color relate to Tom
and his relation with Summer and his environment? Describe and defend your
explanation for each individual color.
3. How does Tom view love and how does it change? How does Summer view love
and how does it change?
4. Both Tom and Summer learned the same lesson but through a different
perspective. What did they learn through their experiences with one another?
What did they learn about themselves? Explain. (Hint: The answer is on Day 488)
5. “Expectations vs. Reality” - How does this apply individually to Tom. How does it apply individually to Summer?
6. Why did Summer leave the movie theater crying?
7. Why was the Narrator an authoritative third party perspective and not from the
voice of Tom or Summer? How does it tie to “Expectations vs. Reality”?
8. During the Ikea shopping scene, Tom and Summer walk past a sign that read
“Ikea Stockholm”. What is the significance of that sign and what is the directory,
Marc Webb trying to convey?
9. Based purely on visuals, how can we infer that Summer and Tom were not
meant to be together from the beginning of the film throughout the ending of
the film?
10. Based off of the color, frequent use of montage, out of order narrative structure,
use of narration, and character arc, this movie is not about love. What is it
about? Explain in Detail and defend your reason. (Hint: Use your answers from
questions 1-9 to help guide your answer)
11. (500) Days of Summer was told in a series of montages, but the entire film was a
montage itself. Explain why the entire film could be considered as a montage.
12. Why was the film told out of order and how does it relate to “Expectations vs.
Reality”?
Helpful link: https://gist.github.com/davidpots/d0fc156c711001dab61aThe Graduate
Defend these statements by using detailed aesthetics and sonic structures (visuals,
sound, and repetition) from the film:
1. Benjamin, the protagonist, felt isolated from the rest of amin felt that he had no direction in his life.
3. Benjamin’s life was a constant cycle repeating itself.
4. Benjamin was imprisoned within his own life. (Hint: Colors)
5. Benjamin was the scuba diver stuck in a fish tank.
6. At the end of the movie, Benjamin was still a scuba diver stuck in a fish tank. with Mrs. Robinson as he was with Elaine.
8. Through editing, the film showed Mrs. Robinson keeping Benjamin
9. In (500) Days of Summer, why was Summer crying after watching The Graduate?
10. What does The Graduate have to do with Expectations vs. Reality?
11. How does The Graduate directly relate to (500) Days of Summer? What is its meaning?
Essay Prompt:
How do the directors Marc Webb and Mike Nichols, respectively, visually and aurally
convey the theme of Expectations versus Reality through color, screen direction,
production design, music, and editing? By use of intertextual references, how do The
Graduate, and its definition of Expectations versus Reality, define (500) Days of
Summer’s definition of Expectations versus Reality? Use descriptive and interpretive
claims to support your argument.
Parameters:
● 1000 Words
● MLA Format
o 12-point font
o Times New Romans
o Double-spaced
● Work Cited
● Bring printed physical copy to class and submit online