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By considering elements such as script, camera work, sound and lighting. Explore how Benjamin Martin in 'the Patriot' is presented to us as a hero.
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The Patriot By considering elements such as script, camera work, sound and lighting. Explore how Benjamin Martin in 'the Patriot' is presented to us as a hero. "The Patriot" tells the story of Benjamin Martin played by Mel Gibson. It is set in 1776 during the American Revolution. Benjamin Martin, a war hero turned pacifist widower is committed to looking after his seven children. The establishing shot is peaceful, warm and occasionally humorous with Benjamin at home building a rocking chair with his family watching. At first we discover that Benjamin Martin is against going to war but when the British Army visit his farm and one of his sons is killed, his opinion changes and so does the course of the film. Throughout this assignment I intend to highlight appropriate aspects of the film, which I regard to be relevant and portray Benjamin Martin as a hero. I have decided to look...
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