ROGEL 1

Rocky Rogel
05/11/2014
HU 325
Dr. Patric McElwain
Writing Assignment
AMERICAN HUSTLE (2013)
Directed by David O. Russell
Screenplay by Eric Warren Singer and David O. Russell
Principal Cast
Christian Bale/Irving Rosenfeld
Bradley Cooper/ Ricahr DiMaso
Amy Adams/Sydney Prosser aka Lady Edity Greensly
Jennifer Lawrence/ Rosalyn Rosenfeld
Jeremy Renner/Carmine Polito
Study Questions
1. Select one of the four main actorsChristian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams, and Jennifer
Lawrenceand evaluate/analyze their performance, citing and describing two scenes (first,
second) to support your position.
2. What is the surprising plot twist at the films conclusion? Describe it in detail.
3. A key scene occurs in an art gallery where Irving and Edith are explaining the art of the con to
Richard. At one point, Irving shows Richard a forged painting. What does Irving tell Richard and
how does this relate to the films central theme? First, identify what that theme is, then relate
the above theme to that scene.
4. One of the films most effective elements is its use of music and also, in some scenes, the
absence of music. Identify and describe A) a scene that uses music and B) one that does not, and
explain why the scenes are so effective.
5. Which of the four main charactersIrving, Edith, Richard, and Rosalyndo you find most
interesting and why? In your response, A) define what you mean by interesting (An interesting
character is one who . . .), B) explain why the character you selected is interesting, and C)
describe a scene that illustrates your points.