"Children of Men" Story Structure Archive

Dorothy 2022-04-22 07:01:02

Plot structure: (Beginning) In the 1960s, human beings all over the world lost their fertility, and the youngest boy in the world, who was only 16 years old, died.

(Foreshadowing) The ex-wife of the bandit leader kidnapped Owen and asked him to help get an immigrant visa; on the way to apply for a visa, Owen's ex-wife was attacked and killed; his ex-wife shot and killed the police who came to question him;

(Turning) A black girl begging Owen to take her to where is the human plan, and was rejected by Owen who lost his wife? Until Owen learned of the miracle on earth of a black girl's pregnancy. (Entry into second act) The militants arrive, and Irving takes the black girl and flees to a friend's house. (Game time) Friends arranged all the escape routes for Owen and the others, but he was killed by radicals. (Midpoint) Owen was sent to a refugee camp by border police, and the black girl gave birth early and gave birth to a girl. (The bad guy is approaching) The border policeman was greedy for money and was beaten to death by the Cambodian aunt who was in charge of delivering the baby.

(Nothing) As they were about to leave by boat, surrounded by militants, the black girl and child were brought into the room.

(Entering the third act) Just in time for the army to arrive, Owen and Cambodian aunt escaped.

(Armageddon) The two sides scuffled, and a large number of refugees died. Owen rescued the girl. After everyone heard the child's cry, they stopped the exchange of fire and made way for a passage to allow the black girls and children to pass.

(Ending) Owen took the black girl to his destination in a small boat, and he was already shot and bleeding. The black girl told Owen that his child's name was Dylan, which was the name of Owen and the child who died earlier. Owen fell down with a smile.

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Extended Reading
  • Katrine 2021-10-20 19:00:02

    Zizek analyzed in the first chapter of Violence: Britain has become a liberal communist village, and hedonistic indulgence coupled with new social isolation and control based on a sense of terror are a portrayal of today's society. When Western civilization moves towards The Last Man and leads a long life full of material and cultural wealth, there is a break between this and the Third World’s sacrifice for some noble cause. The essence is two kinds of nihilism.

  • Alessia 2022-03-23 09:01:04

    Long shots are great

Children of Men quotes

  • Julian Taylor: Y'know that ringing in your ears? That 'eeeeeeeeee'? That's the sound of the ear cells dying, like their swan song. Once it's gone you'll never hear that frequency again. Enjoy it while it lasts.

  • Julian Taylor: [shouting] Cover Kee!