Discuss
Option 1: Briefly explain how the assigned episode of Westworld is an example of a post-classical or “complex’’ narrative. In your answer, utilize specific examples from the episode and refer to class lecture materials and readings. How does it use narrative satellites and kernels? How does it employ the “operational aesthetic?” Then, describe what you think of this trend in TV storytelling (i.e., the narrative as a complex “puzzle” to be solved/revealed by viewers). Is this a natural step forward in storytelling, given the technologies we have at hand (social media, streaming)? Or, is this technique limiting? Are there types of stories that don’t lend themselves to this kind of approach?
Option 2: Chloe Zhao’s The Rider uses sound, editing, and narrative in a way that differs from the more classical style used in Stagecoach. What did you make of this style? See the clip posted below. Analyze the use of film form (mise en scene, cinematography, editing, and sound) in the scene, relating it to where this scene falls in the narrative. How does form emphasize what is happening within the narrative?

Your initial response must be 300-500 words, not counting quotations or citations. Try not to go over the word count by more than a handful of words. Be concise and precise. Feel free to use first-person; many of the prompts encourage this. You must provide specific, compelling evidence for the case you’re making. See the syllabus for a detailed grading rubric.
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