Lesson Reflection #2

CARLOS GETTING KICKED OUT OF UNCLE'S HOUSE

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In today's lesson our main task was to create an improvisation piece about the uncle getting rid of Carlos. The main aim/target was to portray the feeling of Carlos whilst getting kicked out, and what happens to him afterwards in a realistic manner. The piece was directed in the perspective of Carlos, which was easy to portray and effective. When it came to determining the roles we chose;

•          Amirali - Uncle; Because he is tall and has a mature appearance overall
•          Aline - Carlos; I am petite and is a complete contrast to Amirali 

In the first image we witness the uncle shouting at Carlos. in my opinion, the frame was very eye-catching due to the levels in height, facial/body expression and gestures. The height difference shows that that the uncle is more powerful + older. The way he is looking down at her makes Carlos feel uncomfortable, intimidated and overall awkward. 'Facial Expression' is very important as it can completely tell an emotion all on its own. We portrayed the characters emotions through well-used facial expression; Amirali is showing that he is cross by having pulled down & slope in eyebrows, scrunched lips. We can also infer that Amirali is cross due to his body positions and hand gestures. On the other hand Carlos shows a shocked yet scared expression, as she is flabbergasted at how her uncle could be so arrogant and careless; this is portrayed through her widened eyes, frowned smile, crunched/humped back and hands in a fist together to portray that I am 'begging'. 

In the second frame Carlos encounters two citizens of Rio who are very caring by comforting and supporting her. They are patiently hearing out her problems and devising a solution. This completely contradicts the occasional stereotype that all people in Rio aren't necessarily caring for unknowns. It is actually showing us that although there are bad people in society, there are people who are willing to speak up, help for the sake of others, which is clearly represented in this particular scene. 

Carlos's emotion was portrayed using multiple aspects; her legs apart, head crouched down supported by her hands. This was not only a good representation of the character's emotions but is what gains the attention of the two Brazilian folk. One tiny detail, that I believe made a huge difference was the constant tapping of Carlos' foot. Although not an over the top gesture, it was a small, yet realistic gesture that shows her aggravation and slight anger.

The layout in which the scene was laid out was pin pointed specifically to make it as realistic as possible. The bus seats were laid out logically just like an actual daily-used bus. This helped set the atmosphere for the scene.

Lastly I would like to discuss some alternative endings that could've occurred:

1. Carlos is accepted into a rival gang, since they helped out a member
2. She is beaten up and thrown out of the bus to rot and die.
3. Carlos starts his own gang
4. Gains money and files a report against his uncle
5. Life continues as it is and everyone in the bus go their separate ways.

(In Third Person)