Narrative


Action code:
  • Cycling on the bike
  • Checking the time and jumping out of bed - is he late?
  • Sprinting through the street
  • Cutting the line to get coffee - how can he jump the queue? His relationship with the coffee girl?
  • Talking on the phone as she walks - who is she talking to?
  • Spilling the coffee
  • Typing a message: 'It's here!' - why do they call her 'It'?
  • Rushing to do work - why are they all nervous of her?
  • Questioning the message on the coffee
  • Answering the phone - who is Bob?

Enigma code:
  • Who is the woman?
  • Who is the man?
  • What is the relationship between them?
  • What is the relationship between the guy and the coffee girl?
  • Why is he in a hurry?
  • Who is the guy who he trades shirts with?
  • Why is everyone so nervous around the woman?
  • Why do they call her 'It'?
  • Who is Bob and why are they going to his office?

Key characters:
  • Sandra Bullock - the boss. A wealthy, important woman who is confident and causes fear in her employees
  • Ryan Reynolds - the assistant. Dresses nicely, suggesting he has a good wage. A step beneath the boss. Friends with the other employees
  • The coffee girl. Clearly likes Andrew (Reynolds) as she puts her number on the cup
  • The friend who gives Andrew his shirt. Good friends as he is willing to do something for him

Cultural code:
  • Gym equipment in her house - she can afford luxuries
  • In bed alone - he has no partner
  • Checking her appearance - she is vain/cares about her appearance
  • Wearing a suit - he dresses nicely for work, has a high position
  • Stylish kitchen apartment - wealthy
  • Doesn't have to queue/pay for coffee - friends with the coffee girl
  • Crowded street - has a high-end job
  • Talking to a writer on the phone about Oprah - posh, important job
  • Shouts at co-worker - higher in the hierarchy than him
  • Group message to all co-workers - they are all close friends
  • Immediately lists things that she needs to do - busy job