workshop 1: Unpacking themes and ideas

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 nice as good, Kind but is revealed to be a soul evil soul devourer metal spider demon.
- Shows theme because the other mother changes gradually over time so that Coraline & the audience don't notice.
- Important to the story because it helps the audience understand Coraline's choice when she realizes that having everything perfect won't make her happy.


Example 2: Otherworld VS Real-world.
- The other world is a perfect web/trap to catch Coraline, whereas the real world is boring but safe.
- Show 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 audience understand why Coraline goes back to the real world.

Statement- In Coraline, themes, and ideas I used effectively.

Evidence- For instance, the theme 'looks 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- This makes the audience feel that we shouldn't trust things or people that seem perfect at first glance.

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

-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 by the end, it is dark with neon green wich her seem dangerous.

Your link &  This they're is also shown through the changes in the 'other world'  as it is revealed to be a spider web design to catch Coraline.