Lynn University Match Point Questions on The Heros Downfall Film Review Review my lecture on introductions and conclusions. Rewrite your conclusion from your Match Point essay using two or three of the concluding techniques in my lecture. 1. Do Not Summarize. 3. State which conclusion technique you are using in this revised version. THIS IS MANDATORY Introduction and Conclusion
Techniques
Form of the Intro paragraph
Raising interest in your introductions (there is no
reason you have to be boring)
#1 Work broad to narrow
#2 Show the opposite
#3 show importance to your reader
#4 Use an anecdote or brief story
#5 Use a Quotation
#6 Raise Questions
Concluding Techniques
• Summarize [don’t be boring!]
• Predict based on evidence provided in essay
• Recommend based on evidence provided in
essay
• Create symmetry with the introduction:
Anecdote – anecdote
Quote – quote
Or use one of the intro techniques if it works
Conclusion Techniques
Conclusion Techniques
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A Review of the Film Match Point
Samit Hassan
Lynn University
07/09/19
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Questions on Hero:
In Match Point, the fact that Chris Wilton is in world-class tennis competing against the
best players in the world; this does not mean that he has become a sports hero. Instead, how he
plays the game and wins is what makes Chris a hero. Still, in the case of an athlete, he does not
become a hero if at all there are no altruistic acts of heroism that portray risk or sacrifice. Further,
as Chris enters the upper-class society, I think he tries to adapt to the status of Tom’s wealthy
family despite being from a poor background. The element of poverty is evident in Chris’s
previous apartment, which looks old-fashioned; unlike the flashy house, he moves into with his
wife, Chloe. He even starts reading classic works for fun. So far, I believe that his values are
materialistic; hence, he is not sincere in his quest for pursuing Chloe. With the success of his
plans, Chris manages to get a high position in Chloe’s father’s business. However, I do not
believe that his achievements are a result of having excellent business skills. Instead, his success
is heroic as a result of knowing influential people who boost his growth.
Questions on the Flaw [Hamartia]:
Based on Chris’s personality, his flaws make him a tragic hero. For instance, I can say
that his love for Chloe is not genuine due to his greed and selfish personality. From the
beginning, I believe that the very moment he encountered his wealthy friend, Tom; he knew his
life would be transformed by engaging Chloe. This is evident when Chris says, “I think it is
important to be lucky in anything” (Aronson, Wiley, & Darwin, 2005). Therefore, his encounter
with Chloe is a game of trying his luck in getting wealthy. I would further say that Chris
selfishness makes him pursue Nola well knowing that this might jeopardize his marriage.
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Questions on the hero’s downfall [Peripeteia]:
Further, when I reflect on the events that take place in Chris’s life, in truth, he has a
downfall because, in the beginning, he has a genuine and humble lifestyle. However, when he
gets involved with Chloe’s family, events turn out tragic for him. Due to his flaws, this leads
Chris to lust for a woman, Nola, who he enjoys being intimate with. This can be justified when
Chris tells Nola, “Did anyone ever tell you, you have very sensual lips” (Aronson, Wiley, &
Darwin, 2005). His flaw further influences him to want his wife because of her wealth. His
actions tend to worsen the events in his life since, at some point; he even commits murder.
Questions on the Recognition [Anagnorisis]:
Considering that the tragic events tend to worsen in the film, Chris does not confess to
the police or his wife about the murder he commits. Instead, he recognizes his flaws by admitting
to ghostly figures that approach him in his sleep. Still, there is recognition in Chris’s face when
he realizes that Nola is pregnant, and he has no idea of how to handle the situation. Chris seems
frustrated where he ends up shouting to Nola, saying, Nola! Calm down! Calm the fuck down”
after arguing with Nola that she should terminate the pregnancy (Aronson, Wiley, & Darwin,
2005). Further, towards the end of the film, when Chris later meets Nola’s baby, he realizes that
this would have adverse consequences on his marriage.
Questions on Catharsis:
Finally, as a viewer, the tragic events that Chris goes through make me pity him because
his actions make him blow away all the good things he had in life. Although all through the
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tragic events Chris manages to suppress his feelings of guilt, this instead intensifies my pity on
him because he failed to recognize that his actions would lead to his downfall.
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Reference
Aronson, L., & Wiley, G., & Darwin, L., (2005). Match Point. [Film]. British Broadcasting
Corporation Films. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wISRAOb6xm0
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Running Head: ELEMENTS OF TRAGEDY
Elements of Tragedy
Samit Hassan
Lynn University
26/09/19
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Running Head: ELEMENTS OF TRAGEDY
THESIS: Match Point uses Aristotle’s theories of tragedy by focusing on the hero’s life
which is dominated by the flaw of selfishness that later leads to his downfall.
I. Topic sentence: Aristotle’s theory is used in Match Point movie where Chris Wilton is
the hero of the story as seen through his success in personal associations, sport and
business career.
A. Main detail: The hero’s determination changes his personal life and sport
career.
i.
He succeeds in his attempt to go from poverty to fame
ii.
He also manages to become a tennis coach in London where he
meets Tom
B Main Detail: The hero also manages to establish his business career through his
connections.
i.
Chris paves through the business world and becomes an executive
in the Hewett’s company.
ii.
He manages to marry a wealthy and powerful woman who makes
his business associations even stronger.
II. Topic sentence: Aristotle’s theory of flaw is clearly portrayed in the movie Match
Point where Chris’ acts of selfishness.
A Main detail: Chris develops selfishness for wealth and that determines how he
treats others
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He marries Chloe due to the business connections that her family
presents.
ii.
He also wants to keep the affair with Nola private so that it does not
affect his position at the company.
B Main detail: He is selfish with his love life by telling lies that would only benefit
him.
i.
He falls in love with another woman without minding the feelings
of Tom and Chloe
ii.
When everything unfolds, he kills Nola for trying to expose his
secrets as he cannot risk losing the trust of the Hewett family.
III. Topic sentence: Aristotle’s element of flaw is connected to the kind of downfall that
befalls the hero in the movie of Match Point.
A. The Main detail: Chris losses his loyalty and love he had at the beginning due to
selfishness.
i.
His romantic engagements with Nola make him betray the Hewett
family and he now feels guilty for working against their backs.
ii.
To avoid the consequences of his actions, Chris gets rid of a woman
he once loved all for the reason of maintaining his social class that
comes with Chloe and her family.
B. Main detail: Another aspect of downfall is Chris’ guilt and lack of peace.
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The continuous cheating and distancing himself from Chloe brings suspicions,
and he does not receive the same love as he did at the beginning of the film.
Chloe and Tom can deny him the opportunities as they suspect his integrity.
ii.
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Chris cannot bear the pressure and ends up committing two murders that put
him on the wrong side of the law. He lives in constant fear that the case might
open again and link him to these murders in the event of new evidence.
Concluding Statement
Conclusion: Match Point addresses the elements displayed in the Aristotle concept of
tragic through the hero’s flaws and downfall, which is a more imitation of reality as the
audience relate more.
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