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–Evaluate the underlying themes of Jason Peele’s breakout thriller satire movie, Get Out. Consider the use of the elements of satire by this noted humorist— exaggeration, reversals, verbal wit, sight gags, situational irony, stereotypes and sarcasm, wit —as they serve to underscore themes of racial inequality in the U.S. In support of your argument, please make reference to at least five outside sources, two of which must be found on the library databases: this can be in the form of direct quotation, paraphrase and/or summary. In-text citation using MLA guidelines is a requirement along with a Works Cited page. Also, you must include at least three direct quotations from Peele’s movie.Consider also precursors of this film. How might Peele be lampooning the psychological thriller or horror genre? Consider the specific elements of Roman Polanski’s 1968 psychological thriller, Rosemary’s Baby and Ira Levin’s 1972 thriller satire The Stepford Wives thatmay have shaped Peele’s timely film. Also in an analytical discussion of film, you may consider the use of literary elements such as plot, characterization and dialogue along with the cinematic elements of lighting, cinematography, music, costumes, and mise en scene.
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