1. Three aspects of narrative
1. Narrative as representation
(cinematic world, diegesis, characters,
realism?)
2. Narrative as structure
(plot vs. story, plot as pattern)
3. Narrative as act of presenting the story
(narration, subjectivity, point of view)

2. CLASSICAL HOLLYWOOD

3. CLASSICAL STYLE
Narrative rules!

4. CLARITY
Viewers should not be confused about
space, time, or events.

5. UNITY
Cause and effect connections are
direct and complete.

6. GOALS
Characters are goal-oriented, active,
and invite identification.

7. TWO PLOTLINES
Heterosexual romance + ___________

8. CLOSURE
Loose ends are tied up, often through
romantic closure.

9. “INVISIBLE” STYLE
Viewers become absorbed in
the story without thinking
about how the movie is
constructed.