Flying Through Film: Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot - Building Paragraphs part 1

This video tutorial guides students through building body paragraphs for essays using key themes from Stephen Daldry's film Billy Elliot. It focuses on analyzing the themes of family, friendship, and politics, providing examples and techniques for crafting structured and nuanced discussions. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of connecting evidence to arguments and explores how these themes develop throughout the film. It concludes with a preview of future lessons on additional themes.

What is the primary focus of this lesson on 'Billy Elliot'?

• Discussing the director's biography

• Analyzing the film's soundtrack

• Building body paragraphs using key quotes

• Learning about the film's production design

How does Daldry use proxemics to depict family relationships in 'Billy Elliot'?

• By using background music

• Through the characters' costumes

• Through the physical arrangement and movement of actors

• By showing characters' facial expressions

What does the low-key lighting in Billy's home signify?

• A romantic setting

• A sullen and gloomy mood

• A sense of mystery

• A festive atmosphere

What is the significance of Michael's costume in the film?

• It indicates his profession

• It highlights his athletic skills

• It emphasizes his gender and identity issues

• It shows his wealth

What historical event is depicted in the political subplot of 'Billy Elliot'?

• World War II

• The Great Depression

• The Northern English miners' strike of 1984-1985

• The Industrial Revolution

How does the political subplot affect Billy's family?

• It leads to a family crisis

• It causes financial prosperity

• It has no impact on them

• It brings them closer together

What does the juxtaposition of Billy's triumph and his family's defeat symbolize?

• The inevitability of failure

• The power of political influence

• The duality of success and hardship

• The importance of wealth

What message might Daldry be conveying about political power?

• It always benefits citizens

• It can override personal needs

• It is always fair and just

• It is irrelevant to personal lives

What is the key takeaway regarding family and friendship in 'Billy Elliot'?

• They are always perfect and harmonious

• They are less important than politics

• They improve with acceptance and understanding

• They are irrelevant to the film's plot

What themes will be covered in the next lesson?

• Music and dance

• Historical events

• Character development

• Gender, poverty, and social class