Raise the Red Lantern Released in 1991 Directed by Yimou Zhang Cast: Gong Li as Songlian, the (new and) fourth mistress/sister. There are three other mistresses or sisters. They are numbered with the First Mistress being the eldest. The Second Mistress is middle aged. The Third Mistress was a famous opera singer and the Fourth Mistress, a former university student. There is a servant who is named Yan’er who has caught the eye of the Master. And of course there is the Master. The topics of this assignment are story conflict and the social condition of the concubine. The story takes place in 1920’s China. Story conflict is made up of opposing forces of typically good vs. evil. Characters are usually associated with these forces. It generally involves a power struggle. It can be a condition or problem that must be solved and a person is instrumental in achieving its solution or creating and aggravating the problem. This story is full of conflict based on power struggles. Conflict is the key to a story being told. Every film must have a problem or problems to solve. The characters within a film have the need to get power to solve problems. The protagonist is usually the positive force in a film. The antagonist is the negative force. Many films are constructed around power struggles. Observe the story and answer in depth each of the following five questions (I suggest that you please take notes): 1. Identify and explain each of the main characters regarding their power in this film. 100 words is the required minimum worth a possible 20 points. 2. What is it that causes the conflicts in this story? Is it a person, thing, action or condition that sets up these conflicts? 100 words is the required minimum worth a possible 20 points. 3. What are the resolutions of these conflicts? Please explain each one. 100 words is the required minimum worth a possible 20 points. 4. What social issues does this film address regarding women? Please explain how they suffer because of these social issues. 100 words is the required minimum worth a possible 20 points. 5. What is the noise or audible motif that is connected to the master’s power in this film that is not spoken but heard? It does not come from the mouth of a person. How is it important? It is heard seven times in the film. 100 words is the required minimum worth a possible 20 points. Y