Pulp Fiction analysis

The next one is Pulp Fiction.


Creation of enigma
The dialogue between the two characters creates enigma as they are two normal characters that are relatable to audiences, however, the diegetic-dialogue creates enigma and engages the audience as they are referring to previous crimes they have committed such as robbing liquor stores and are now discussing a bank robbery. The prop of the gun that the male character pulls out creates enigma as it connotes danger and also it contrasts the setting as they are sat causally in a café like normal people; there are no other factors to suggest that they're criminals except the dialogue and the props. Textual evidence is the prop of the gun and the diegetic dialogue between the two characters.


Introduction to characters
The two characters are first seen in a café having a discussion, there is a man and a women and due to the gesture of them kissing this connotes they are in a relationship. As the male is making most of the decisions we can assume he is the dominant character and is seen as a dictator, the characters are introduced as criminals as they are both very chilled out about the discussion of the robbery. Textual evidence includes the prop of the gun, the diegetic dialogue and the cross cutting between characters to signify a relationship. The facial expressions of the characters connote casualness.


Setting up plot
The opening of pulp fiction indicates the plot will be based around robberies and crime especially with these two characters as they organise the café robbery over breakfast very casually. This signifies that committing crime doesn't faze them and that they have probably been there before which means the plot is potentially based upon previous crimes/future crimes. Textual evidence involves the framing of just the two characters in their booth at breakfast and the diegetic-dialogue.


Pace and rhythm
There is a lot of straight cuts from character to character and also cross cutting between the couple to engage the audience in their conversation and help us feel involved. The pace of the conversation is steady and causal until the weapons are out and then the rhythm and pace is increased particularly when the non diegetic dialogue of the title sequence comes on as it is very upbeat and fast. Textual evidence is the non-diegetic music and the editing such as straight and fast cuts.

Mood and tone
The music is effective as it is very relaxed and therefore promotes a calming atmosphere but then this completely changes as the music picks up the pace and the tone and mood is flipped upside down to a very dramatic and action type scenario which juxtaposes the previous relaxed mood. The non-diegetic music is the textual evidence.