Select a Moment from Relatively Recent Film, Such as Silence

question 35

Essay

Select a moment from relatively recent film, such as Silence of the Lambs or Jerry Maguire, and discuss how meaning is conveyed purely through the actor's physical self.

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Definitions:

REM Sleep

A unique phase of sleep in mammals and birds, characterized by rapid eye movement, low muscle tone, and vivid dreams.

Delta Waves

Slow brain waves associated with deep sleep and unconsciousness.

Dreaming

A series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep.

REM Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movement, increased brain activity, vivid dreams, and temporary muscle paralysis.