What is a juxtaposition in literature and film? And how do writers use it to communicate with the audience?
When you set out to write something, you usually tackle it from two diverging points of view. Think about how Knives Out talks about “wealth” by showing rich and poor people. Or how Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities does the same with the opening lines, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…”
These thematic opposites are called “juxtapositions.” And there’s so much more to them than just those examples. They are complex strategies you can use to get your point across to the audience and let your theme flourish.
Today, we’re going to learn what the definition of juxtaposition is, how it works in literature and film, and see some examples across different mediums.
Sound good?
Let’s go.
Author: Jason Hellerman
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
