This video actually contains several scenes from The Chronicles of Narnia movie, (I couldn't find just the scene I wanted) but I'm focusing on the scene at 3:40-5:45. This scene has a strong theme of sacrifice and is evident greatly in the dialogue. What is being said to Aslan is that he is dying for no one, when in fact he is sacrificing is his own life to save the life of someone else. This theme is didactic because it used to teach a lesson and give the meaning of sacrifice.
Critique:
Lines- There are many lines used in this scene that are both actual and virtual. The actual lines of creatures are pointing toward Aslan, showing that he is important. There are aslo actual lines that bind Aslan (ropes) and this re-enforces that he is not fighting back and is ready to give up his life. There are also virtual lines being created as well. The torches are all pointing to Aslan and the gaze of everyone's eyes are pointed toward him. The lines are used to focus attention and the subject matter and this in turn gives support to the theme.
Movement- Different types of movement are used that help support the sacrifice theme. The use of direction via horizontal, verticale, and diagonal are used to focus on the subject matter. Quality of both straight and curved again creates a focus on Aslan. There is simple and complex movement and the scene also uses the object moving and the camera moving as a type of movement. These movements give meaning to the theme and have a purpose.
Tension and Release- The scene builds and builds creating thoughts of wonder and concern for Aslan. He did nothing but is being humiliated, shaved, and tied up to give his life for Edmund's. This intensity gives thoughts for the sacrifice theme and then is released right after Aslan is killed.
Subconscious- The thoughts of sacrifice aren't being told to you, it's picked up in the subconscious and then is re-enforced through dialogue, movement, and tension and release. Creates a very didactic message.
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