In English Literature lectures you may have read about Willy Loman in 'Death of a Salesman.' The suitcase is metaphor for the burden of memory and regret that he carries around with him.
In Wes Anderson's The Darjeeling Limited (2007) the characters are jettisoning metaphorical baggage as their search progresses. 11 Louis Vuitton bags are a ridiculous encumbrance for the journey they are undertaking. It looks wonderful and Anderson's unique, whimsical style slowly wins the viewer over. Look out for his films as he is one of the few director's of our time which we could term an 'auteur'.
In the Coen Brothers' 'Fargo' (1996) money is buried in a suitcase and it drives the narrative
A 'Great Whatsit?' is where the contents of a suitcase are mystically powerful. This has become a regular icon of intertextuality as films and television refrence this famous shot.
Kiss me Deadly (1955) is about nuclear paranoia and whatever is in the suitcase, all we know is that it is hot and it glows
Tarantino's Pulp Fiction (1994) made reference to many films and part of the fun is seeing where Tarantino alludes to popular culture and previous films. Since then this shot has almost become comedic in its use. It has even been used on The Simpsons.
Here is an analysis of the significance of the suitcase in the film.
You have been challenged by Tamworth TV to come up with a one minute drama.
Mind map ideas
What does the suitcase represent?
What is the suitcase a metaphor for?
- Emotional baggage
- Transience
- Rootlessness
- Unsettled nature
- Hidden secrets
- Paranoia
Think of a story where the suitcase is the key to the narrative.
Plan it out with your group.
- Storyboard
- Script
- Film
- Edit
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