Jules et Jim Excerpt 2: Catherine dresses up like “Thomas”; the foot race (2’35”).
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Jules et Jim Excerpt 2: Catherine dresses up like “Thomas”; the foot race (2’35”).
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| 1. | Explain what Jules means when he says, “But…not this one, Jim, right?”? |
| 2. | How is the theme of fire brought into this sequence? What kind of game is Catherine playing here? Is there an intended relationship between “play” and “fire”? |
| 3. | How would you describe Catherine’s character in her relationship with Jules and Jim (with reference to the plans to go to the sea shore, for example)? How are Jules and Jim positioned in relation to Catherine when she sits down on the steps? How might this be significant? |
| 4. | Describe technically the two shots of the foot race on the bridge. |
| 5. | What important theme is introduced when Catherine wins the race? |