Characterization in Scriptwriting

Even though the character actions are motivated by aspirations or fear as illustrated in the Enneagram system of personality (Baron & Wegele, 2009), most of the time the motivations of the character is always hidden until the film reaches its resolution. The resolution always reveals more about the character’s background. In film, the main focus are characters: through actions, they hold the audience and at the same time propels the plot forward in order to have a conclusion that is very logical. This paper examines the character of George Jung in the movie last scene of the movie Blow (2001). Movie Blow (2001) Synopsis An overview of the movie Blow is important before analysing a character depending on their actions in one scene. Then back to George whose eyes are fixed in a specific direction without moving (Demme, 2001).

The poses are long and many and the eyes are not blinking. After making the emotional statement, he switches the recorder off and leans back just a little bit and never looks away. Just from the monologue of George in the scene, we get to know his background as a playful, naughty boy that was once chased by the FBI. His eyes fixed in a single place shows a man in deep memory. Nelmes, J. (Ed. Analyzing the screenplay. Routledge Appendix: The Scene Script Hello, Dad. You know, I remember a lifetime ago. When that FBI agent had to get on his knees to put my boots on, ya said. That's where you belong, you son of a bitch. Putting on Georgie's boots.