Mcguffin/MacGuffin

McGuffin/MacGuffin

McGuffin/MacGuffin

Noun

McGuffin/MacGuffin is an object or device in a film/a book which serves merely as a trigger for the plot.

Connotations

Noun

The literal meaning we interpret of something. E.g. a box could be a connotation feeling of excitement, suspense, anticipation and fear.

In class we did some conational work and thought of different things that would come to mind if these objects were to be in a movie. The objects and thoughts are listed below.

 

Extra Gum:

·         Chewy

·         Fresh

·         Cold

·         School

·         Bad children

·         Mint

·         Detention

·         Under tables

·         Blowing bubbles

·         Gum smacking

 

 

Cricket Ball:

·         Cricket

·         Sport

·         Hard ball

·         Hurtful

·         Ashes

·         Cricket whites

·         Stumps

·         Cricket bats

·         Competitions

·         Red and white

·         Bowler

·         Batter

 

Buzz Light Toy:

·         Toy Story 1-3

·         Cartoon

·         Childhood Innocence

·         Joy

·         Space

·         Astronaut

·         Jealousy

·         Friendship

·         Flying

·         Plastic