Jaws (1975)

Synopsis: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073195/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Who is the Antagonist?

• 3+ ton shark
• Feeds upon beach-goers

Fashions?

• Casual; regualar fashion for the time of release

Trusted of Feared?

• Feared by most

Favorite Killing Strategy?

• Consumes his victims

Death Count Caused by Antagonist?

• 5 human deaths; 1 dog death
• Includes both young children and the elderly

Are Deaths Shown in Detail?

• No; however, blood and severed limbs are seen several times

Sidekicks?

• None

Happy Ending?

• Yes; The shark is destroyed in the final scene

Special Effects?

• Shark is fake
• Underwater setting makes the special effects believable

Technology?

• Landline phones
• Television at hospital, but none in family home

The Narrative Theory

• Equilibrium Phase: It is a peaceful night. A group of friends are drinking around a bonfire. One female decides she wants to slip away with another person attending the get-together to go swimming.
• Disruption Phase: The shark attacks and kills her. City officials decide to keep the incident discreet since the holiday weekend is approaching.
• Realization Phase: Days later, the shark strikes again and kills a young boy swimming at the beach. City officials decide to temporarily shut down the beach. They offer a monetary award for whomever can catch and kill the shark. A group of ndividuals kills a different, much smaller shark. However, officials use this as an excuse to re-open the beach. When yet another person is killed, officials decide the shark responsible for the deaths must be captured in order to save the island's reputation.
• Restored Order Phase: Three men (the protagonists) venture off to sea in attempt to kill the shark. Several of their ideas fail after realizing the true size of the animal. One is eaten.
• Equilibrium Restored Phase: A gas tank is thrown into the sharks mouth by the main protagonist, then lit on fire. The shark blows up, finally dead. The two surviving men swim to shore.