Watermark Narrative Analysis

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Watermark is a short film directed by Damon Fepulea’i, which tells the story of a girl (Megan) who grows to understand when to put aside pride for a greater good.
She understands this through the plot of the film- Megan stabs herself in the foot with a spear and is trapped as the rising water threatens to drown her. However, as she has the offerings of saviour in the form of Gordon and Penina, she turns it down due to her pride.

An important narrative feature used in ‘Watermark’ is Exposition. The exposition in this short film shows the audience what the characters personalities are like. As well as this, it sets up future events and exposes some foreshadowing. This narrative feature is seen in all the way up to before Megan spears her foot.
The first person we see in the film is Megan- this makes it clear that she is the main character/protagonist. The effect of this is that there is an understanding that something will happen to her. As this is in the exposition, it contributes to showing the audience her predicament, as in
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However, as she has the offerings of saviour in the form of Gordon and Penina, she turns it down due to her pride.

An important narrative feature used in ‘Watermark’ is Exposition. The exposition in this short film shows the audience what the characters personalities are like. As well as this, it sets up future events and exposes some foreshadowing. This narrative feature is seen in all the way up to before Megan spears her foot.
The first person we see in the film is Megan- this makes it clear that she is the main character/protagonist. The effect of this is that there is an understanding that something will happen to her. As this is in the exposition, it contributes to showing the audience her predicament, as in every story the protagonist will come into confrontation with