In "Shrek", friendship emphasizes the importance of collaboration, exemplifying the benefits of facing adversity together.

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In "Shrek", friendship emphasizes the importance of collaboration, exemplifying the benefits of facing adversity together.

Characters

How it Relates to Thematic Statement: - It was Shrek's friendship with Donkey and his loyalty that helped rescue Princess Fiona - Shrek going on his quest with Donkey helped him appreciate others and realize how not everyone judges him at first glance - With the help of Donkey, Shrek challenged his self-image and grew throughout the film

Observations: - Shrek presented himself as a monster at the beginning of the film - He acted scary around everyone considered him a terrifying figure - He felt more peaceful and enjoyed himself when alone - When Shrek met Donkey, he was fed up with him - He eventually warmed up to him throughout the film - Donkey showed that he didn't find Shrek to be a huge, ugly ogre - Shrek feels lonely and sorrowful without Donkey and Fiona - He realized that he loved Fiona and cared for the two

Shrek

Plot

Shrek and donkey staring at each other after saving Fiona

How This Relates to Thematic Statement: - Shrek and Donkey prove the thematic statement with this scene alone - Collaboration = adversities getting easier

Observations: - Lord Farquaad sent Shrek & Donkey to save Princess Fiona In exchange for retrieving possession of Shrek's swamp - Shrek encourages Donkey by teasing him - Donkey & Shrek split up the work in the castle - "I gotta save my steed" - Shrek - "You two. Head for the exit, I'll take on the dragon." - Shrek. - One of the first times we see the other side of Shrek

The Stargazing Scene

How This Relates to Friendship: - We have never seen Shrek be this vulnerable until this point - This ties in with Donkey's loyalty to Shrek, showing how he'll always have his back - This is a stepping stone to Shrek's friendship with Donkey and Fiona

Observation: - Shrek and Donkey stargazing - Shrek telling Donkey stories through the stars - "Sometimes things are more than they appear" - Shrek - Shrek rants about how it's only him and his swamp - He doesn't want to be around anyone when he gets his swamp back - Shrek opens up about how the world always judges him as a scary figure before getting to know him - Fiona eavesdrops on their conversation and feels bad about how people would treat him - Donkey assures Shrek that he never found him scary when they first met - Followed by serene and accepting music - They then look up at the stars again

Shrek and Donkey look up the sky and Shrek talks about the stars.

Visual

How This Relates to Thematic Statement: - This scene shows the perfect collaboration between Shrek and Donkey - They fought all the guards and Shrek even saved the donkey from getting hit - Their teamwork helped them fend off the guards and begin their quest to save Fiona

Observation: - Shrek and Donkey fighting guards together - Donkey jumps on a barrel and it starts rolling - "Hey Shrek! Tag me!" - Donkey - Shrek and Donkey defeated everyone - Farquad was impressed with their teamwork but was disappointed with the guards

Lord Farquaad's Tournament to Save Princess Fiona

Dialogue

Observation: - Donkey and the dragon entered Farquaad's castle through a window - The dragon eats Farquaad and burps out his crown - They save Shrek and Fiona from getting seized by guards - The dragon scares away the guards - He uses the dragon to threaten everyone - but they applaud for Farquaad's defeat - He allows Shrek and Fiona to make up - Shrek confesses to Fiona and they share a kiss

How This Relates to Thematic Statement: - Shrek wouldn't have been able to get to the castle without the dragon - Donkey and the dragon help Shrek penetrate through the guards to make up with Fiona - Donkey remained loyal to Shrek and helped him find true love

"I have a dragon and I'm not afraid to use it"-Donkey