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Marx Macam 3-13-16 PACS 2 Utopia and Violence Outline Purpose: To show that underlying themes of the dangers of science were important aspects of Godzilla 1954 and Godzilla 2014. Thesis: The films Godzilla 1954 and Godzilla 2014 were heavily influenced by an overall theme of the dangers of science, but more so in the 1954 version with the nightmares of atomic weapons still fresh in the minds of Japanese citizens. Audience: University professors, college students.

I. Introduction A. Backstory on World War II and the dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. B. Backstory on Godzilla’s conceptualization and reception on the big screen. C. Discuss it’s revival on the big screen in 2014, being brought to American audiences with clear homage to Godzilla’s roots. D. Thesis II. Body 1 analyzing Godzilla 1954

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A. Discuss the symbolism in the film (Godzilla’s origins of nuclear radiation, appearance, attacks, Japanese population scenes) B. Discuss possible themes (power of nature, using destruction to end destruction, “loop” of violence, self-sacrifice) C. Differences with the Americanized version 1. Differences in a. Tone b. Message c. Characters d. Themes III. Body Paragraph II analyzing Godzilla 2014 A. Discuss symbolism in the film B. Discuss possible themes C. Compare and contrast the main ideas presented in Godzilla 1954 and Godzilla 2014 1. Godzilla 2014 is an Americanized adaptation. Could this be a reason for Godzilla’s departure from the eerie 1954 film and the message it conveys? IV. Body Paragraph III Historical context for Godzilla 1954 A. Discuss dropping of atoms bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki B. Discuss long-lasting effects on Japanese people

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1. Physical effects 2. Emotional effects V. Body Paragraph IV Make connection with Godzilla 1954 and Hiroshima and Nagasaki A. Connect Godzilla’s appearance with atom bomb survivors. B. Connect possible themes of the film with the fear of science and its destructive nature to the atom bomb droppings. C. Explain significance of Godzilla 1954’s choice in making it an allegory on science VI. Body Paragraph V Historical context for Godzilla 2014 A. Discuss Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant disaster of 2011 B. Discuss effects on Japanese people VII. Body Paragraph VI Make connections with Godzilla 2014 and Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant disaster. A. Connect similarities between the two B. Discuss scenes in the film that may have taken inspiration from the disaster C. Explain significance of Godzilla 2014’s choice to possibly use this disaster for the film. VIII. Body Paragraph VII Compare and contrast overall theme of the dangers of science in Godzilla 1954 and Godzilla 2014 A. Decide the significance of this science theme in both films

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B. Determine which film’s message on the destructive nature of science is greater 1. Is the message stronger in the 1954 version, or the 2014 version? I believe the 1954 version conveys this message stronger with its eerie tone C. Discuss why one of the films’ message might be conveyed stronger than the other IX. Conclusion A. Explain that the Godzilla franchise is more than just a cheesy monster movie about a man in a rubber suit B. The idea about Godzilla and the history surrounding him is an allegory about one of mankind’s darkest moments C. Godzilla is a warning. A warning about how dangerous man and science can be when ed forces. 1. Although it may never happen in the near future, the horrors and violence those people faced in the film will become a reality with man’s use of science for power.

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