The Crazies Questions

1.Does The Crazies follow the Classic Narrative Structure? Why or why not?

The Crazies does not follow the Classic Narrative Structure as it starts off with a disequilibrium wherein Rory is shot after going on the baseball pitch supposedly drunk.  Even at the end, there is no resolution.

2.How many of Propp’s character types can be identified in the film?

Propp’s character types can be identified through:

Government: Villains
David: Hero
Judy: Hero, Dispatcher
Russell: Helper, Donor, False Hero

Becca: Princess

3.List five examples of binary oppositions in the film and explain them briefly-

Good/evil
Good and evil contrasts are shown in The Crazies through the Government characters playing the evil and the heroes of David and Judy being good. The Government are the ones that caused the outbreak whereas David and Judy are just over victims and trying to help others, balancing each other out.


Science/nature

Science is shown as the outbreak occurred due to this weapons production. Nature is shown through the spread of it.

Past/present

Past and present is shown through the duration of the film as it becomes apparent that the weapon was in the making years ago but only having an affect now.

Known/Unknown
Normal/Abnormal

4.Identify the three ‘durations’ and give an estimate of the time each duration covers.

The film lasts 92 minutes. The plot, what is actually shown in the film, is around 2-3 days. The story itself spans over 2-3 years, consisting of the weapon making mainly.

5.Give two examples of events that cause later events in the film but which occur before the film ‘starts’.

-The plane crash

-How Rory got infected

6.List two events from the 92 minute film that happen in a different time and space to the one we are shown.

-Plane crash

-Making the weapon