iscussion Questions
One of the themes of Jaws is “Materialistic consumption (i.e. money) shouldn’t drive one’s life.” Explain how the people of Amity Island forget that money isn’t everything.
How is Quint a stereotype of a fisherman? What characteristics does he possess that showcase this stereotype?
Jaws’ musical score, written by John Williams, is one of the most famous scores of cinema history. How does Horner adjust the pitch, volume, and tempo of the score to the suspense of the film?
Jaws is the first film we’ve seen that can be considered a “creature feature.” Creature features are movies that feature monsters or aliens that terrorize a group of people. Typically, monsters are a manifestation of our inner fears. What fears does Jaws manifest? Why?
Roughly, Spielberg shot twenty-five percent of the film from water level to provide the viewers the perspective as if they were treading water. What is the effect of these shots on you? Are there other shots that Spielberg employs that heighten the suspense?
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