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TITANIC – Critical Essay

Stephen Hunter 10I

Titanic – critical essay.

In 1912 an exceptional boat was created, one that was far supreme to any other previously seen. Its name was TITANIC. In this essay I intend to explain how, using various special effects and techniques, James Cameron and his crew along with the help of extremely talented divers, managed to create a true cinematic masterpiece namely the film ‘Titanic’. Also, I will demonstrate how the universal themes of ‘forbidden love’ and ‘courage in the face of disaster’ were used as a key to show the audience around all sections of the boat. In addition to this, by focusing on some main characters I will explain how it enables the audience to become more emotionally involved. When the ship sinks, rather than ‘it’s a ship, who cares?’ there is a reaction of ‘oh no I hope Jack and Rose are ok.’ The audience has grown to love the characters they have been introduced to, so, when the ship sinks the audience’s first reaction is to think of Jack and Rose hence making the sinking more devastating.

        This film is made more authentic by the time, detail and money put into the development of the project by James Cameron. Cameron made a total of twelve dives down to the wreckage of the original. Each time making detailed notes and observations of the ship. What actually makes the film realistic is the fact that the boat itself is the main character. The wreckage at the bottom of the ocean 5000m down is still well preserved so Cameron was able to make the set to pin point accuracy. The set of the ship was three quarter size and there was a suspension of disbelief amongst the cast that it wasn’t the real thing. By paying so much attention to detail James Cameron achieved the belief of the audience that the set was actually a real boat and that you were watching it sink.

        The film is based on the two universal themes that are ‘forbidden love’ and ‘courage in the face of disaster’. The first the ‘forbidden love’ between Jack and Rose is used to develop ‘real’ and ‘modern’ characters with whom the audience can relate and sympathise when the tragedy occurs.

In one of the early scenes, when Jack has first boarded the ship, you see Rose on the upper deck looking out to sea. Jack spots her and is sent into a daydream by her beauty. The music immediately changes into a slow romantic type of melody that the audience recognise as a ‘love song’ which gives the impression that Jack has feelings for Rose. A high angle shot is used to make Jack look lowly and unimportant. In contrast to this, there is a low angle shot to show the ‘importance’ and ‘wealth’ of Rose, however with this shot Rose’s hair is blowing in the wind to further portray her beauty. Throughout the scene the sun is shining and the mood is a happy and uplifting one. As Jack is entranced by Rose’s beauty his close friend Fabrizzio is talking in the background. This gives the impression of Jack daydreaming and there is a medium shot on his face with his eyes squinting from the sun. His hair is blowing in slow motion from the breeze, which also sets the tone. This scene immediately shows the difference in class between Jack and Rose. Furthermore, one of Jack’s friends tells him she’s out of his league and that he has no chance with her, which further shows the difference in class between them.

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        In a slightly later scene Jack is laid on a bench smoking a roll-up when suddenly Rose runs from inside the ship onto deck and towards the stern of the ship. The mood is unhappy and upsetting and tears are flowing from the eyes of Rose. The music is relatively non-existent although there is a low note that is held and the footsteps and crying of Rose add to the tension. A medium tracking shot is used to follow Rose running and to show her body language. Dim lighting is used to create the effect of it being night while still giving a good view of Rose’s face and emotions. When Rose threatens to jump off the ship Jack offers his hand out to her. There are computer-generated graphics for creating the effect of the sea and great sound effects to make the sea sound realistic as well as look good. Here the sea is an example of a visible effect although usually it would be an invisible effect. It is visible in this case because it is the main focus of the shot, usually the sea just blends into the background making it an invisible effect. There is a big close up shot (BCU) on the hands of Jack and Rose when Jack helps her back over onto deck. Also, a faint sound of a melody gives the impression there is more to come from them. I consider this to be the most important scene in the ‘forbidden love’ aspect of the film. Not just because Jack saves Rose but because it is the first time they meet and it brings a ‘Romeo and Juliet’ type feel into the storyline.

        Another reason for using the ‘forbidden love’ aspect of the film is to show the audience around the ship and to show off the authenticity of the set in relation to the real ship. This is shown when Jack is invited to dinner in first class. The difference in class is immediately noticed as Molly sees Jack and tells him that he can’t go down wearing that. She offers him a suit and shoes so he can make a good impression. As Jack enters first class there is bright lighting with chandeliers and candles. Jack straight away realises that he must change the way he acts to be considered a ‘gentleman’. There are a lot of points of view shots (POV) throughout this scene showing what Jack is seeing and to create what Jack must be feeling as he enters first class. At the dinner there are many looks across the table ones that suggest there is something between Jack and Rose.

        This scene is true antithesis of the steerage party where the atmosphere is very laid back and relaxed. There are people laughing and smiling and generally having an enjoyable time. Jack and Rose are visibly enjoying themselves. As they dance together there are many close-up shots (CU) to show the emotion on each of their faces. There are also some (POV) shots enabling you as the audience to see what either Jack or Rose are viewing. This is to create the feeling of pleasure as Jack and Rose spend time together and become close to each other. This type of shot is used when Jack and Rose are dancing in the steerage party. Jack is spinning Rose around in circles and the camera repeatedly changes between a (POV) shot from Jack looking at Rose’s face and a (POV) shot from Rose looking at Jacks face. In this case the (POV) shot is also a (CU) shot to emphasise the happiness. Although at this point Jack and Rose are just friends there are hints that there is more to Jack’s feelings for Rose than just friendship. This is shown many times throughout the steerage party scene as Jack repeatedly gives Rose looks of desire and (CU) shots of his face show him overwhelmed by her beauty. The music all the way through this scene is happy and cheerful. Irish music is used to create this effect because it is upbeat. Notice here how ‘forbidden love’ is used to show two different areas of the ship but both scenes are closely related.

        The second universal theme ‘courage in the face of disaster’ is mainly the sinking of the ship and the events surrounding the sinking. This theme is where you get the hero saving the day or people saving friends and risking their own lives in the process etc. What made the sinking of the ship more tragic was the fact that there were warnings about the iceberg that were ignored. In fact the when the warnings were issued Captain Smith was pressured by Bruce Ismay (chairman of the white star line) to push the ship hard to ‘make headlines’. This was totally ironic for the audience as they knew that the ship was going to make headlines but for the wrong reasons.

        After the ship has struck the iceberg there is screaming and terror everywhere. There are lots of (CU) shots on people’s faces to show how frightened they are. Jack has been handcuffed to a steel girder or something similar by Cal Hockley (Rose’s Fiancée) so Rose runs back to free him. This is a brilliant example of ‘courage in the face of disaster’. The ship is sinking, the chances of survival are extremely slim, but still Rose, who in this example is the heroine, goes back to save her love. There are again lots of (CU) shots to show emotion. Rose is very upset and eager to set Jack free and Jack is obviously very concerned for his life. The strength of the relationship between Jack and Rose is shown when all Rose can find that may set Jack free is an axe. Jack trusts Rose not to hurt him with it and as a result she sets him free. The music throughout this scene is loud and sharp to give the impression of danger, and there are lots of sound effects of water crashing against the walls and windows.

         In a slightly later scene, out on deck, the band are still playing as the ship sinks. There is horror and fright among everyone and the band still continue to play. They know they are going to die so they play to try and relax people. This attempt is in vein as there are people running around everywhere frantically trying to find a space on a lifeboat. At one point the band all give up and one of the members asks what’s the point no one is listening to us. So they all walk off in different directions, all apart from one who continues to play on his own. The others turn round as they hear him playing and return to play together. Just before the ship finally sinks one of the members said ‘Gentlemen it’s been a pleasure playing with you’. The music they are playing is very quiet, slow, sad music that is coming from the hearts of the members. It is an indication to what they are feeling at the time. Throughout the scene there are sound effects in the background. Sound effects of people screaming as they leap from the deck of the boat, or screams of mothers trying to find their children.

        Later in the film, after the ship has sunk, there are people floating in the ocean dead and alive. A third class passenger pushes Rose under the water as he tries to save himself. Jack hears Rose screaming and comes to save her. They embrace as Rose is upset. A (CU) shot of Jack and Rose hugging shows how much they mean to each other and makes you feel upset as you expect them to die. The (CU) shot also shows the breath of both Jack and Rose. This special effect really gives the impression that they are in freezing water rather than it being a set. Light coloured make-up is used on the faces of all characters to emphasise how cold the water is. Also, wax is used in characters’ hair to make it look frozen. This is very effective. Jack sees a float in the water and tells Rose to follow him towards it. Jack helps Rose on to it first then himself tries to get on it. This is unsuccessful as the float is only strong enough for 1 person. Jack lets Rose have the float and he stays in the water holding her hand. Slow classic music creates a romantic moment where (CU) shots of their faces show severe depression. Jack then tells Rose not to say goodbye because they are both going to survive. Here Jack sacrifices his chance of survival to give Rose a higher chance or surviving. This is the last occasion on which Jack and Rose talk as Jack freezes to death before the lifeboat comes to save them.

        Overall I think this is an exceptional film. Although it is not one that I would choose to watch personally, it would be an excellent film for someone interested in love type themes, as this really is the main gist of the film. I feel that the sound effects, lighting effects and camera angles were used in a very effective way to set the different scenes. The film is very moving and emotional. Although it is not my type of film I do agree with the essay question “A tale of forbidden love and courage in the face of disaster that triumphs as a true cinematic masterpiece”, I agree with this quote as the various effects used come together to make a great film. I recognise that to someone who likes this type of film it could possibly be one of his/her favourite films. The scenes of the boat sinking and people dying everywhere are very emotional and effective. So to round off it is not a film I would watch but I do agree it is a cinematic masterpiece and would recommend it to anybody who likes love stories.

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Lights, camera, action.

Are you seriously crying already? The movie hasn't even started yet.

The movie starts out in the present day (well, present day in the dark ages of the 1990s). A guy named Brock Lovett (Bill Paxton) is heading up a crew of people searching for some kind of treasure in the wreck of the legendary Titanic . During one of the dives, he thinks he's found it, hauling a safe up to his boat and making a big ceremony out of opening it…

However, when he opens the safe, there's nothing inside. Lovett and the crew are bummed out, of course, but they do find a drawing of a woman apparently wearing what he's looking for: a very large diamond (and nothing else: yowza).

Lovett ends up on the news talking about his hunt for the diamond and the discovery of the drawing. An old woman sees him and gives him a call—because she 's the woman in that drawing.

Not everyone in Lovett's crew is convinced the old woman is telling the truth, but they fly her out and on to the ship—presumably in case she knows where the diamond ended up after the sinking. Once she's all aboard, she settles in and tells them the story of her trip on the Titanic …

While a lot of her fellow passengers on that ship were pretty hyped up to sail on the "unsinkable ship," she was in a major funk when she boarded. It seems she was not looking forward to going back home and marrying her beau, Cal (Billy Zane). She was traveling with said fiancé, his valet Lovejoy (David Lovejoy), and her mommy dearest.

While the audience sees young Rose getting dragged onto Titanic , a guy named Jack is playing in a poker game—and tickets to get on the Titanic are in the pot. He wins the game on a full house, and so he and his friend Fabrizio have to rush to make it in time—but they get on board.

It turns out that the Swedish dudes who lost the poker game ended up winning…their lives.

Rose and Jack meet when Jack comes upon Rose trying to work up the nerve to throw herself off the back of the ship. Yes, that's how miserable she is. He succeeds in convincing her to come back over the railing, but she slips in the process. Jack hauls her back on board, landing on top of her—and of course, this is when other people come upon them and entirely misunderstand the situation.

A crowd gathers that includes the crew, Cal, and Lovejoy, and Rose is (of course) reluctant to explain what she was actually doing. However, as the crew prepares to detain Jack for trying to assault her, she manages to come up with a story about how she leaned too far overboard staring at the propellers, and Jack saved her.

As a result of all this, Cal ends up inviting Jack to dinner with them as a thank you. Lovejoy, however, doesn't seem convinced that Jack is the big hero everyone is making him out to be. In fact, he seems to have taken an immediate dislike to the boy.

And hey, fair enough, since Jack quickly ends up stealing Rose's heart away from Lovejoy's boss. He takes Rose dancing down below deck with the other steerage passengers, draws her nude in her suite (resulting in the drawing that Lovett finds many years later), and then they end up getting frisky in the cargo hold, in the backseat of a car (proving that people have been sexing in the backseats of cars since cars with backseats were invented).

When Cal realizes what's happening, he's super unimpressed.

Meanwhile, as all this love drama is going on, Titanic is having her own woes. In an effort to make a big "splash," the ship's powers-that-be had agreed to speed the ship up and reach New York earlier than expected. That would have been super impressive...

However, that extra speed makes it a lot harder to spot icebergs in time to do anything about them, and so Titanic ends up smacking into one. Unfortunately, that creates enough damage that the ship's builder, Mr. Andrews (Victor Garber), realizes that Titanic is definitely going to sink in an hour or two, despite the crew's best efforts to save her.

Evacuation efforts kick into gear, but they're pretty disorganized and favor the richer passengers. Lots of the steerage passengers end up locked below deck as the water flows up through the bottom of the ship, and the crew loads lifeboats pretty sparsely—wouldn't want to overcrowd the posh folks, after all.

As the boat sinks further and further, and it becomes clear that most people aren't going to make it into a boat, panic sets in. Despite her indiscretions with Jack, Cal makes an effort to get Rose and leave with her.

Rose and Jack don't make it onto lifeboats, and so they go down with the ship—literally. However, they manage to avoid drowning, and they find a door that Rose can float on (apparently, it can't withstand both of their weights). They wait for some of the lifeboats to come back for them once the sucking motion of Titanic 's sinking dies down, but that takes a lot longer than expected.

When a lifeboat finally comes back to look for survivors, it appears that most people have frozen to death in the water. Rose is still alive, but apparently a little delirious, and she becomes extremely agitated when she realizes that Jack has frozen to death in the water beside her. She appears almost ready to give up, but then she remembers that she made him a promise to keep going no matter what—"I'll never let go, Jack!"—and so she manages to get the attention of the lifeboat that returned.

When she makes it to New York on the boat that picked up survivors, she gives her name as Rose Dawson as a tribute to her lost love.

Back in the present, Rose's story seems to have made an impact everyone listening, even Lovett, who had previously just treated the Titanic as an opportunity to look for treasure rather than a tragic story of human loss. He seems ready to abandon the search for the Heart of the Ocean.

Which is ironic because—surprise—it turns out the diamond is actually on board with them. Rose has had it all this time, since Cal stuck it in the pocket of a coat he gave to her to keep her warm during the sinking. After telling her whole story to Lovett and company, she sneaks out of her cabin in the middle of the night and drops the diamond off the side of Lovett's boat.

The movie ends with Rose apparently dying in her sleep, surrounded by photos of the adventures she had after the Titanic trip, and being reunited with Jack (and other dead Titanic passengers) in the afterlife.

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“Titanic” by James Cameron: Storyline, Language & Characters Analysis Analytical Essay

Screenplay storyline, use of strong language, characters, and action, screenplay: creative writing, works cited.

The “Titanic” movie starts with a scene under the ocean where pictures are dark blue, and then a light appears in the background. There are few submarines movements in the darkness and then light shines on a “ghost ship emerging from the darkness” (Cameron 2). Some fans of this movie say that, the first scene is remarkable because the shots were taken from actual recording of the real Titanic (Barton 119).

The head of the excursion is Brock Lovett and is just exploring to find valuables, which might have been carried to the ship. However, the team finds a safe with drawings and other decomposed papers. Interestingly, one of the drawings is of a naked woman wearing diamond. This drawing is suitably named “The Heart of the Ocean” (Cameron 70).

As this picture is shown on camera, Rose Calvert calls Lovett claiming that she is the woman in the drawing. She is flown in immediately. She begins to narrate the story of a seventeen-year old girl, Rose DeWitt Butaker, forced into marrying a man she does not love, Cal Hockley. Cal is rich, eccentric, and materialistic. Rose is naïve and troubled (Barton 121) while Cal is old and seemingly experienced These characters set up a distinctive, but anticipated storyline.

The story starts at a farewell of the RMS Titanic. The ship is nicknamed “Unsinkable” (Cameron 25). The first class passengers board with their bags and even pets while third class passengers are checked for lice and diseases.

This scenario is an intriguing contrast of the two groups – the rich and the poor. Jack Dawson, a poor artist, also gets onboard with a friend, Fabrizio De Rossi, who wants to escape to America (Cameron 29). Jack spots Rose on first class level shortly after the ship departures. She is miserable because of her upcoming wedding to Cal. She wants to commit suicide, but luckily, Jack stops her.

A friendship immediately spurts, later to turn into a romantic affair. With the story developing, the ship, on the other hand, is pushed to the limit. The captain wants to break a speed record. Bruce Ismay, one of the passengers, lures Captain Smith into the challenge despite fair warnings. He says, “…Captain, the press already know the size of Titanic, lets amaze them with her speed, as well. We have to give them something new to write…” (Cameron 207).

Taking up the challenge, Captain Smith pushes to full power. It is tragic that the speeding Titanic hits an iceberg leading to its demise in the end. The scenes in the movie are astounding. As the ship hits the iceberg and begins to sink, the experience is one of the most exhilarating moments ever on television (Sandler, and Studlar 15). In essence, the awesome grandeur of actions as the sequence unfolds is perfect for movie making. The intense and suspenseful sinking is thrilling and spectacular.

Every movie has some flaws, and there could be moments when the momentous effects and animations are in waver. Nevertheless, the scenes from the sinking ship are particularly crucial for the development of this great story. The lighting effects and soundtrack make it near perfect. The incredible suspense created in the intertwining scenes surpasses most movies ever created, with the audience terrified, as it tries to guess who survives and who dies.

Essentially, the movie seems not to have been meant for children even with a rating of PG-13. The film may be tenser, irritating, and disturbing for younger children. The movie does have some foul language like the use of ‘F’ word twice. However, with three hours running time, profanity is sparse.

Cameron seems to have been extremely keen when writing the script to avoid profanity as much as possible. The film hence develops to be mature even though there is an incidence of nudity (naked Rose)…”In her late teenage or early twenties, a nude woman, posed with some casual modesty” (Cameron 13).

Compared to most movies of today, nudity in Titanic was chaste and brief considering that, Jack did not exploit it. The scene is not presented in a coarse and overly sexual manner; though that was not right for the lead character in a movie rated PG 13. Even with a love scene, the movie just builds this love story, and with that brilliant use of language, children understand that the movie is not promoting sexual behavior.

The thing to worry about is probably the disturbing violence in the movie. There is mass panic when people begin to drown and plunge into the sea as Titanic sinks. Confusion reigns and families stressed as some children get lost amid the ensuing hysteria. “There is a picture of a child, a three year-old, ankle deep at the center of an endless corridor.

The child is alone, seemingly lost and crying” (Cameron 23). Some people even commit suicide by just jumping into the water out of desperation. At the end of the film, there are many dead bodies including infants, floating and frozen.

There is an unbelievable combination of humor, romance, suspense, and action into the script beyond words. The central story is re-invented, by the scriptwriter, to fit the characters. For teenagers to develop immediate interest into each other, (Jack and Rose), is understandable. Rose is suffering emotionally, and Jack supports her, something she is not getting from her fiancé, Cal.

Looking at the use of main characters, there was a unique presentation. Titanic is an emotional epic of a love story on a doomed sea voyage (Lubin 8). Only one character lives long enough to tell the story by the time the ill-fated ship is found. One can easily cry because of the intense emotion.

The dialogue in the movie is somehow lame though it brings about humor and moral righteousness. However, as one reads the script, there emerges a passionate love and romance between Jack and Rose. Because Rose’ fiancé, Cal, is an in love with his money more than he is with Rose; therefore, the story gives a reason why Rose falls for Jack (Lubin 18). Nevertheless, one wonders why Cal is presented as selfish uncaring rich man.

Essentially, if Cal Hockley were to be nice, but weak, probably the story could have developed more diminution. Jacks Dawson, on the other hand, is presented as a character with unknown past and a hazy future having only won a third-class ticket in a poker game. This character develops to become the object of seditious object for Rose DeWitt Bukater fall in love (Sandler, and Studlar 16).

He becomes the showpiece of the film. This relationship is not well developed though, as the two do not have a history together; it is merely a crush. It is tremendously refreshing to have a script with characters relationships that mean something. In the end, the film is a grossly sentimental story, but then it could have strained more if the characters had a deep history together.

Characters bring life to a movie and help to develop the theme of love knowing no boundaries (Lubin 38). An upper class girl, Rose, falls in love with Jack from lower class. They have an emotional connection; an overt move, but it fuels the movie. After a series of trials, Jack and Rose are finally over that and the ship crashes. There are few lifeboats for only 700 out of the 2,200 people onboard (Sandler, and Studlar 15).

The naive love story feels real each time in the movie, and dialogue in such moments is not easy to consume as real life situation. For teenagers in love, it is the innocence and pureness of this, which relationship makes the Titanic disaster more beguiling and extreme. Combined with thrilling action and exceptional animations, the audience feels that Titanic is the ultimate tragedy love-story.

There are different forms of creative writing ranging from poetry, to playwriting, and there is screenwriting. Plays and screenplays have distinct format that has to be followed (Burt-Thomas 64). A screenplay tells the film producers what to film. It is often highly complicated though it sounds easy.

The difference between screenplay and other forms of creative writing is the dialogue, description of each action, and description of anything that needs to be seen (Burt-Thomas 64). The names of the characters are centered, and every scene has a heading, a slug line. This describes the location as in indoors of outdoor, night or day among others, and it is always in caps.

Barton, Geoff. Developing Media Skills . London: Heinemann, 2001. Print.

Burt-Thomas, Wendy. The Everything Creative Writing Book: All You Need to Know to Write Novels, Play, Short Story, Screenplay, Poem, or Article . Holbrook: Everything Books, 2002. Print.

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Titanic by James Cameron

Summary: Titanic is a gripping romantic disaster film directed by James Cameron. It follows the ill-fated love story between Rose DeWitt Bukater, a young upper-class woman, and Jack Dawson, a penniless artist, aboard the luxurious RMS Titanic. As the ship embarks on its maiden voyage, their lives intertwine amidst the opulence and impending tragedy.

Main Cast and Crew:

• Director: James Cameron
• Writer(s): James Cameron
• Key Actors: Leonardo DiCaprio as Jack Dawson, Kate Winslet as Rose DeWitt Bukater, Billy Zane as Caledon Hockley, Kathy Bates as Molly Brown
• Music Director: James Horner
• Director of Photography: Russell Carpenter
• Producers: James Cameron, Jon Landau

Titanic begins with an elderly Rose recounting her experience aboard the Titanic to a team of explorers searching for the legendary Heart of the Ocean diamond. In 1912, Rose, a spirited young woman, boards the Titanic with her arrogant fiancé, Caledon Hockley, and her mother. Feeling trapped in her privileged life, Rose contemplates suicide by jumping off the ship’s stern. However, she is saved by Jack Dawson, a free-spirited artist traveling in third class.

As Rose and Jack spend time together, their connection deepens, and they fall in love. Despite the disapproval of Rose’s mother and Caledon, they continue their secret affair. Meanwhile, the Titanic strikes an iceberg, and chaos ensues as the ship starts to sink. Amidst the panic, Rose and Jack fight for their survival, facing numerous obstacles and dangers.

Ultimately, Rose is rescued by a lifeboat, but Jack sacrifices himself to save her. As the Titanic sinks, Rose clings to a floating piece of debris until she is rescued by a passing lifeboat. In the present day, Rose reveals that she kept the Heart of the Ocean diamond all along and drops it into the ocean, reuniting with Jack in death.

Themes and Motifs:

Titanic explores themes of class division, societal expectations, and the power of love. The film highlights the stark contrast between the opulence of the upper class and the struggles of the lower class, emphasizing the inequality prevalent during that era. Additionally, Titanic serves as a cautionary tale about hubris and the consequences of disregarding warnings.

The motif of the “unsinkable” Titanic symbolizes humanity’s arrogance and the unpredictability of fate. The ship’s sinking represents the fragility of life and the inevitability of death, while Rose and Jack’s love story embodies the triumph of love against all odds.

Reception and Legacy:

Upon its release in 1997, Titanic received critical acclaim for its stunning visuals, compelling storytelling, and memorable performances. It became a global phenomenon, grossing over $2 billion worldwide and winning eleven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.

Titanic’s impact on popular culture is undeniable, with its iconic scenes and quotable dialogue becoming ingrained in cinematic history. The film’s success paved the way for future epic blockbusters and solidified James Cameron’s reputation as a visionary filmmaker.

Recommendation:

Titanic is a timeless masterpiece that seamlessly blends romance, tragedy, and spectacle. With its breathtaking visuals, captivating performances, and emotional depth, it continues to resonate with audiences of all ages. Whether you are a fan of romance, historical dramas, or simply appreciate exceptional filmmaking, Titanic is a must-watch.

Memorable Quote:

“I’m the king of the world!” – Jack Dawson

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Titanic essay questions.

What is the significance of the ship's name?

The name "Titanic" denotes, first, the spectacular feat of engineering that the ship reflected in 1912, as well as the prideful and arrogant attitudes of the men who created it. J. Bruce Ismay, the man who chose the name, tells Rose and other that he wanted a name that conveyed the sheer scale of the ship. Rose dislikes the egotistical overtones of the name, and suggests that Ismay read Freud, whose work discusses the "male preoccupation with size." The name of the ship, "Titanic," can also refer to the epic, heightened emotions that Jack and Rose feel toward each other over a short period of time. The name ultimately represents a futile, hubristic attempt by mankind to dominate nature and compete with God, similar to the famous myths like Icarus and the tower of Babel. Its collision with an iceberg is a humbling, if not humiliating, moment for many of its principal architects and stewards.

How does the inclusion of real historical characters enhance the movie?

The inclusion of historical figures adds verisimilitude to the fictionalized romance between Jack and Rose. Weaving characters like Molly Brown and J.J. Astor into scenes with Rose and her mother provides insight into the social dynamics of the world of the upper crust. For example, although Molly is a warm-hearted and spectacularly rich woman, Ruth still holds her in contempt because she is "new money" and therefore not as socially acceptable amongst the elite. Including the ship's crew members in the storyline also helps Cameron recreate a compelling account of the sinking of the ship, and render a variety of reactions amongst those responsible for the tragedy. For example, whereas William Murdoch commits suicide out of guilt, and Thomas Andrews stares despondently into a clock as he waits for death, J. Bruce Ismay sneaks onto a lifeboat in a cowardly fashion. The conduct of the various men speaks volumes about how the event of the sinking was a test of character for all involved.

Why is Jack waiting at the top of the staircase for Rose in the final scene of the film?

The scene at the end of the film where Rose is walking through the great ballroom on the ship towards Jack is symbolic of her dying and being reunited with him in death. Rose remembers Jack in an idealized form—wearing his suspenders and common clothes, rather than being forced into the stuffy formalwear that Molly let him borrow in order to fit in with the first-class passengers. Rose sees only friendly faces in this scene, including Tommy Ryan, Fabrizio, Thomas Andrews, and William Murdoch, all of whom break into applause when they kiss. The film's amoral characters, like Ruth, Cal, Lovejoy, and J. Bruce Ismay are nowhere to be found. The two reunite at the clock, which symbolizes the passage of time, and also on the landing of the staircase, which symbolizes Rose crossing over into the afterlife.

What is the meaning behind the line "I jump, you jump, right?"

Jack is the first character to utter this line to Rose, when he pulls her into a gymnasium in order to convince her not to marry Cal. Jack is referring to his willingness to jump into North Atlantic to save Rose, even after only knowing her for mere seconds. The line represents the kind of unconditional devotion and love that characterizes their relationship from the very beginning. When Rose is descending on a lifeboat as the Titanic is sinking, she remembers Jack's words and jumps back onto the boat. Jack is shocked by her actions until she repeats the line back to him—"I jump, you jump, right?" The implication is that Rose is as unwilling to abandon him as he had been unwilling to abandon her, and that she would rather perish with him than return to a loveless life with Cal.

Why is Molly Brown an important character in the film?

Molly Brown is seemingly the only first-class passenger who values human life over material wealth. Whereas the ladies in Ruth's circle, as well as Cal and J. Bruce Ismay, are all preoccupied with luxury and appearances, Molly has little patience for the fussy manners of the upper classes. She hollers at passengers, admires Rose's insouciance, and lends Jack a jacket to wear to dinner, earning the contempt of Ruth. Molly takes a moral stand on her lifeboat by urging them to turn around and save as many people as they can, but is overruled. Molly Brown emerged as one of the few heroes aboard the Titanic , contrasting sharply with cowardly egotists like J. Bruce Ismay, who used their clout to board lifeboats at the expense of women and children.

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Study Guide for Titanic

Titanic study guide contains a biography of James Cameron, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.

• About Titanic
• Titanic Summary
• Character List
• Director's Influence

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• Introduction
• Pre-production

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100 Words Essay on Titanic

The titanic: a brief overview.

The Titanic was a gigantic ship that was built in the early 20th century. It was famous for its size, luxury, and the tragic accident on its first voyage.

The Construction of the Titanic

The Titanic was built in Belfast, Northern Ireland, by the company Harland and Wolff. It took three years to build, from 1909 to 1912, and was the largest ship of its time.

The Maiden Voyage

On April 10, 1912, the Titanic began its first journey from Southampton, England, to New York City, USA. It carried over 2,200 passengers and crew.

The Tragic Sinking

On April 15, 1912, the Titanic hit an iceberg and sank in the North Atlantic Ocean. More than 1,500 people lost their lives, making it one of the deadliest maritime disasters in history.

250 Words Essay on Titanic

The titanic: a symbol of human pride and tragedy.

The RMS Titanic, a British luxury passenger liner, is a significant historical symbol of the early 20th century. It encapsulates the era’s technological advances, class disparities, and the tragic consequences of human overconfidence.

Technological Marvel

The Titanic was a marvel of its time, boasting unmatched luxury and size. Launched by the White Star Line in 1912, it was the largest ship afloat, equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including a Marconi wireless telegraph system, electric lifts, and opulent interiors. This demonstrated the industrial prowess of the Edwardian era.

Social Class Disparities

The Titanic exemplified societal divisions, with its passengers ranging from the wealthiest to the poorest. The ship’s design reflected this disparity, from luxurious first-class suites to cramped third-class cabins. The survival rates also mirrored this class divide, with first-class passengers having a higher survival rate than their lower-class counterparts.

Human Overconfidence

The Titanic’s sinking remains a poignant reminder of human overconfidence. Deemed “unsinkable,” the ship’s design lacked sufficient lifeboats, reflecting the misplaced belief in infallibility. The iceberg collision and subsequent sinking resulted in over 1,500 deaths, marking one of the deadliest peacetime maritime disasters.

The Titanic’s story is a multifaceted narrative of human achievement, social inequality, and tragic hubris. It serves as a stark reminder of the potential consequences of overreliance on technology and the dangers of complacency in the face of nature’s unpredictability.

500 Words Essay on Titanic

The unveiling of titanic.

The RMS Titanic, an epitome of luxury and technological advancement, was unveiled in 1912 by the White Star Line. It was the largest ship of its time, a marvel of Edwardian engineering. The Titanic was a symbol of human ambition and technological prowess, designed to provide unmatchable comfort and safety.

Design and Construction

The Titanic was constructed with an unprecedented design for its era. It was approximately 882 feet long and 175 feet high, with a gross tonnage of 46,328 tons. The ship was equipped with the latest technology, including a Marconi wireless telegraph system for communication. It boasted sixteen watertight compartments, which led to the belief that the Titanic was “unsinkable.”

Tragedy Strikes

On April 10, 1912, the Titanic embarked on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, carrying 2,224 passengers and crew. Despite the ship’s advanced safety measures, it tragically collided with an iceberg on April 14, 1912, in the North Atlantic Ocean. The collision caused the ship’s hull plates to buckle inwards along her starboard side, flooding six of her sixteen watertight compartments.

Lessons from the Disaster

The sinking of the Titanic resulted in the loss of more than 1,500 lives, making it one of the deadliest peacetime maritime disasters in history. This catastrophe sparked international outcry and led to significant changes in maritime safety regulations. The incident highlighted the importance of adequate lifeboat provision, iceberg monitoring, and the establishment of the International Ice Patrol.

The Titanic in Popular Culture

The story of the Titanic continues to captivate public imagination, immortalized in books, films, and music. James Cameron’s 1997 film “Titanic” is arguably the most famous depiction, grossing over $2 billion worldwide and winning eleven Academy Awards. The film serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of the disaster, highlighting the class disparities and the value of human life.

The Titanic serves as a powerful symbol of human ambition and the consequences of hubris. Despite its tragic end, the ship’s story continues to resonate, reminding us of the importance of safety regulations and the human cost when these are overlooked. The Titanic’s legacy is a testament to the enduring power of human stories, evoking a sense of awe, tragedy, and a poignant reminder of our own mortality.

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The Titanic was like a floating city with about two thousand people and fifteen stories high. The best steel of the time was used in its construction, and Mr Smith, its captain, thought that it would never sink.

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The Titanic was the largest and grandest luxury ship that sailed from Southampton, England on April 10, 1912, to New York. The best steel of the time was used in its construction, and Mr Smith, its captain, thought that it would never sink. On the night of April 14, 1912, while everyone was asleep, the ship struck a huge iceberg that tore a hole in her deck. The crew made every effort to plug them but in vain. Lifeboats were thrown into the sea but they could only carry a thousand people. Others went down to rest there forever. Captain Smith was one of them.

Paragraph on the Titanic (150 Words)

The Titanic was the largest and grandest luxury ship that sailed from Southampton, England on April 10, 1912, to New York. It was like a floating city with about two thousand people and fifteen stories high. Inside, it was like a large hotel with dining areas, shops and swimming pools. The best steel of the time was used in its construction, and Mr Smith, its captain, thought that it would never sink.

On the night of April 14, 1912, while everyone was asleep, the ship struck a huge iceberg that tore a hole in her deck. The crew made every effort to plug them but in vain. The captain sent out signals: SOS but the ship California was unable to receive the captain’s SOS signals. Lifeboats were thrown into the sea but they could only carry a thousand people. There was a terrifying atmosphere. Others went down to rest there forever. Captain Smith was one of them.

Paragraph on the Titanic (200+ Words)

The Titanic was the largest and grandest luxury ship that sailed from Southampton, England on April 10, 1912, to New York. It was like a floating city with about two thousand people and fifteen stories high. Inside, it was like a large hotel with dining areas, shops and swimming pools.

The best steel of the time was used in its construction, and Mr Smith, its captain, thought that it would never sink. On the night of April 14, 1912, while everyone was asleep, the ship struck a huge iceberg that tore a hole in her deck. The crew made every effort to plug them but in vain. The captain sent out signals: SOS but the ship California was unable to receive the captain’s SOS signals.

Lifeboats were thrown into the sea but they could only carry a thousand people. There was a terrifying atmosphere. To get to the lifeboats, many people jumped into the water. A ship called the Carpathia finally arrived at the scene around 4 am but managed to save the nearly seven hundred people in the lifeboats.

Others went down to rest there forever. Captain Smith was one of them. As it turned out, only the rich managed to save themselves in the famous film of the same name. The poor had to see their miserable fate.

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