Wang The Walf Character Analysis
WAKING THE WOLF presents as a dark, crime comedy. The goal is well defined and the stakes are fairly high and personal. The plot is straightforward. There are solid themes about revenge, redemption, and second chances.
While there’s merit in the idea of a distraught husband kidnapping his unfaithful wife, the script would benefit from more development in the areas of character development, tension, and comedy style.
First, the opening and first act clearly set up the ordinary world of the protagonist, Webster. The script clearly establishes that he’s a rather passive man with a controlling wife, who treats him like a dog. He’s also financial desperate. When he catches his wife being unfaithful this is a pivotal plot beat that gives him …show more content…
There are constant threats that his secret will be discovered. The plan to frame Freddy is also very clever, especially the idea of the video with Freddy on it. On a smaller note, it seems as if both Debbie and Webster hear the doorbell, but if the room is soundproof, it’s not clear how they would hear this (page 27).
There’s a strong midpoint reversal when Debbie realizes her kidnapper is Webster. There’s a very smart story choice when she decides to go along with the ploy to collect the ransom money, and she even wants more, which fits effectively with her personality. The hacking off of her finger definitely adds to the dark comedy style.
The third act is a little more chaotic and not as well structured or engaging. The idea of the dog coming home works well, as Dirk discovers the truth. However, the idea of Webster running off doesn’t engage. It might have worked more effectively if Dirk, at this point, overpowered Webster and held him in the soundproof room. This would be poetic justice and ironic.
The rest of the series of events can still unfold with Debbie trying to hit Dirk with the statue and even Freddy stopping by and maybe Dirk does hurt Freddy. Showing Webster escaping from his soundproof room might be more engaging versus the current
While there’s merit in the idea of a distraught husband kidnapping his unfaithful wife, the script would benefit from more development in the areas of character development, tension, and comedy style.
First, the opening and first act clearly set up the ordinary world of the protagonist, Webster. The script clearly establishes that he’s a rather passive man with a controlling wife, who treats him like a dog. He’s also financial desperate. When he catches his wife being unfaithful this is a pivotal plot beat that gives him …show more content…
There are constant threats that his secret will be discovered. The plan to frame Freddy is also very clever, especially the idea of the video with Freddy on it. On a smaller note, it seems as if both Debbie and Webster hear the doorbell, but if the room is soundproof, it’s not clear how they would hear this (page 27).
There’s a strong midpoint reversal when Debbie realizes her kidnapper is Webster. There’s a very smart story choice when she decides to go along with the ploy to collect the ransom money, and she even wants more, which fits effectively with her personality. The hacking off of her finger definitely adds to the dark comedy style.
The third act is a little more chaotic and not as well structured or engaging. The idea of the dog coming home works well, as Dirk discovers the truth. However, the idea of Webster running off doesn’t engage. It might have worked more effectively if Dirk, at this point, overpowered Webster and held him in the soundproof room. This would be poetic justice and ironic.
The rest of the series of events can still unfold with Debbie trying to hit Dirk with the statue and even Freddy stopping by and maybe Dirk does hurt Freddy. Showing Webster escaping from his soundproof room might be more engaging versus the current