Story lines which run parallel or intersect with main storyline. They are designed to add depth and colour into narrative and its progression, as well a range of narrative possibilities.
It is usual for multiple storylines to intersect with main plot at some points during the film.
Sometimes, they do not intersect. This technique is called Parallelism. Parallelism occcurs when the actions of each character contribute to our understanding of the plot themes as comment on each other in text, but the storylines are running parallel.
Multiple storylines allow for the development of allegory (The representation of abstract ideas or principles by characters, figures, or events in narrative, dramatic, or pictorial form ) and metaphor (A thing regarded as representative or symbolic of something else, esp. something abstract.)
Multiple Story Lines inside L.A 2019
The audience is introduced to the chance of meeting four Replicants at the very beginning of the film. Each of these replicants have their own stories to tell, which is seen through their own eyes as well as from the perspective of Deckard's story. Not every scene is from Deckard's perspective. When J. F Sebastion first meets Pris, this scene is more so hers than anyone else's. This is also clear when Deckard and Rachael are in scenes together. It appears as though the scene belongs to Rachael.
The general concept of Blade Runner is how all these individual characters come together to make the linear story possible.
The most prominent three entwining story lines in the film belong to Deckard, Roy and Rachael.
Roy represents the raw emotions each of the escapees deal with, as well as the deeper human instincts to survive at any cost. Rachael is the innocence inside the world of Blade Runner. Through her soft, sometimes naive dialogue she is depicted as a young, innocent girl, trapped inside this futuristic hell. Deckard is the rogue officer trying to escape from his past which is only haunted by memories of pain and death. By meeting Rachael, Deckard begins to see an escape. She is his now, only desire in a near apocalyptic universe. There is a reason to try and survive now.
Roy's influence over Deckard is contrast to that of Rachael's. Roy interprets the darkness and unfairness that this world has produced upon them (Replicants). Roy allows Deckard to visualise the slavery and fear that any living thing suffers through in order to survive.
Multiple Story Lines in Notorious
We are first introduced to the storyline based around Alicia and her frivolous nature. It is because of her nature and ancestry that she is then selected to infiltrate a tight-net german spy ring. Through being chosen for this position, the protagonist Alicia is introduced to agent Devlin which spurs off in an alternate tangent which becomes the second of the multiple story lines. Their relationship is in peril as Alicia is faced with the decision to either marry Alex to further infiltrate the group, or to remain with Devlin. His refusal to admit his love pushes Alicia's further into danger, which creates the third storyline of her closer association with Alex, and discovering of the true motives behind the Spy Ring's actions.
Viewers realise that Alicia and Devlin's relationship will face obstacles as the knowledge of Alicia's involvement in the upcoming mission is still yet to be known. Similarly, Devlin's obvious love for Alicia (regardless to his refusal in admitting this), will cause tension between the two and their involvement in the mission together. Thus, the story lines intersect during the film (eg- The Party scene where Devlin kisses Alicia to cover up the 'mission,' but to also expose his feelings) rather than running paralell. This adds depth to the development and progression of the narrative, as well the range of narrative possibilities.
Hitchcock ends his film by combining the three story lines together and solving each of it's conflicts.
Eg- Devlin admit his love for Alicia.
-Alicia is taken from Alex's house, where her involvement in the infiltration has caused danger to her own health.
-Alex is left to deal with his german affiliates.
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