Subplots and Symbolism in Hidden Figures

The video analyzes the film Hidden Figures, focusing on its use of subplots and symbols to enhance the main narrative. It discusses how the stories of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson are interwoven to create thematic unity and provide context to the main plot. The video also explores the design of subplots, their elements, and timing, as well as the use of symbols to depict change. Additionally, it includes a promotion for Skillshare and YouTube Sponsorships.

Who is the central protagonist in the film Hidden Figures?

• Jim Johnson

• Katherine Johnson

• Mary Jackson

• Dorothy Vaughan

What is a subplot's primary role in a story?

• To introduce new characters

• To provide comic relief

• To confuse the audience

• To enhance the main plot

How do the subplots in Hidden Figures enhance the main plot?

• By introducing new locations

• By providing a different genre

• By adding more characters

• By resonating the theme and fleshing out the story world

Which of the following is NOT an element of a subplot?

• Epilogue

• Climax

• Inciting Incident

• Desire

What is the inciting incident for Dorothy's subplot in Hidden Figures?

• She is denied a promotion

• She meets Jim Johnson

• She sees the IBM being installed

• She is assigned to the engineering team

What does the redacted paperwork symbolize in Katherine's storyline?

• Her intelligence

• Hostility and exclusion

• Her friendship with Stafford

• Her love for mathematics

What does Katherine's need to run to the 'colored' bathrooms symbolize?

• Her athletic ability

• Her love for running

• Her determination

• The inequality she faces

How does the coffee pot symbolize change in Katherine's journey?

• It shows her love for coffee

• It represents her acceptance as an equal

• It indicates her dislike for her colleagues

• It symbolizes her promotion

What is the main purpose of using symbols in storytelling?

• To represent deeper meanings and changes

• To confuse the audience

• To make the story longer

• To add visual interest

What platform is mentioned as a resource for learning video editing skills?

• Coursera

• Udemy

• Skillshare

• LinkedIn Learning