Script / Dialogue

The script of the play is the written manuscript, and the dialogue is how the characters interpret it. The dialogue is crucial in any movie as it is the storyline. The whole film is based upon the words that come out of the characters mouth. Every phrase, every sentence, every word has been specifically chosen to help create the story. This is what differs film from reality. When we speak, we say what comes to mind. We don't have too worry about creating an atmosphere or engaging in a conversation with someone who doesn't speak the way we do. The dialogue has been chosen by the writer to create a character, rather then a character creating the dialogue. In the extraordinary masterpiece Titanic certain dialogue represents events, which help us (the audience) put together the pieces of the story.

Example 1
Ruth, is the mother of the well brought up young lady, Rose. She speaks a piece of dialogue that i find rather important within the first scene. "So this is the ship they say is unsinkable''. She says this as if shes impressed by the creators of the marvelous vessel, but really, the writers have chosen to say this line as it is ironic, since the ship actually sunk. Everyone on board of the Titanic believed it was unsinkable, this was the reason there wern't enough lifeboats, because it was such an extraordinary ship they believed it couldn't sink, which led to an unaccountable amount of deaths. As Ruth said this line, she was staring at the Titanic, looking at the luxury aspects which would enhance her stay there. It portrayed how oblivious the guests were on board and how many aspects were overlooked, just because of the share size of the Titanic.

Example 2
Rose is the narrator of the storyline. Shes telling her version of her experience on the Titanic, making her a very important part of the film. An important piece of dialogue she says is "I was just wondering if you had found the 'Heart of the Ocean' yet, Mr. Lovett''.  She says this while on the phone to the head of the search party. She contacts him after seeing a report on a finding of his, while searching the sunken Titanic. The picture he found was of her, wearing the 'Blue Diamond' necklace. When Rose sees this report she looks almost frightened as she reminisces of her past. Shes intrigued of their findings and wants too find out more. The call the 'Blue Diamond''necklace 'The heart of the ocean' because this rare and extremely expensive necklace was in the shape of a heart and was believed too be at the bottom of the ocean inside the Titanic. I believe the writer chose to incorporate this line into the movie because it is the start of Rose sharing her story with her granddaughter and the search team.