Name: ウィップラッシュ vs. ブラック・スワン - 取り憑かれたアーティストの解剖学 (Whiplash vs. Black Swan - The Anatomy of the Obsessed Artist)
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From the first shots of Whiplash and Black Swan, we see the protagonists immersed in

Andrew Neiman practicing the drums, Nina Sayers dreaming of dancing the White Swan.

Both of these films bring us behind the scenes of a world most people never get to see.

Both were relatively low-budget, leaned heavily on their scripts, and led to Oscar wins for

But most importantly, both of these films tell the tale of an artist seeking greatness

who must first endure suffering and sacrifice.

There are plenty of variations between them...

...jazz drummer and ballerina, gender expectations, style...

which give each film a unique personality.

But today, I want to focus on the structural similarities.

To examine the elements used to tell the story of the obsessed performer.

And how their arrangement determines the fate of Nina and Andrew.

Let's take a look at Whiplash and Black Swan.

Act 1: Inciting Incident, Desire, and Dramatic Question

The moment at which the protagonist can no longer maintain the status quo and embarks

This turning point is called the inciting incident.

An inciting incident creates a specific desire for the protagonist, and starts them on the

In Whiplash it happens very early, on the first page in fact...

Andrew gets the tiniest taste of attention from Fletcher, and decides he wants to be

in Studio Band—the best of the best at Shaffer.

In Black Swan the inciting incident comes on page eight, with an announcement that the

company will be performing Swan Lake this season—the very ballet Nina was just dreaming about.

"A new production needs a new Swan Queen."

Nina wants to be chosen as the new Swan Queen.

But as an audience, we only care about the characters' desire if there is something

Both screenplays use the characters' home lives to help establish those fears.

Nina's mother is a former ballerina who never achieved notable career success.

She refuses to let Nina grow up, surrounding her with stuffed animals, toys, and music boxes.

Andrew's father is a moderately successful high school teacher and an unsuccessful writer.

"Mild-mannered, soft-spoken, average in every respect."

For Andrew and Nina, their parents represent the mediocrity they fear

So now that we know what the protagonists are afraid of, we better understand their

But they can't just walk up and take their desires, something must stand in their way.

They both wield absolute power, holding the top positions within the worlds of their respective films.

And most importantly, they give the protagonists a challenge.

"Not just the Prince, but the court, the audience, the entire world!"

The mentors introduce the dramatic question of the films.

Will Andrew be able to push himself to play faster and more precisely and fully commit

Will Nina be able to stop worrying about precision, shed her child-like innocence, and become

So driven by desire and fear, they each practice harder

and more importantly, take their first uncharacteristic action.

Andrew asks out the girl he's had a crush on...

...and Nina goes to Brennan's office to persuade him to give her the part.

These actions signal that they're ready to start their arc of change.

Brennan gives Nina the part of Swan Queen.

And when Fletcher auditions players, Andrew is prepared and recruited into Studio Band.

They've each had their first victory, and their desires expand.

But little do they know, this was the easy part.

The second act of a screenplay is where the protagonists encounter obstacle after obstacle,

and in doing so are forced to change in a way they wouldn't otherwise.

Both Nina and Andrew are being held back by their old selves.

They begin to change, but take it too far, and we see that the path greatness is one

A key motivating factor that both films share is the Threat of Replacement.

In a scene not in the final film, Fletcher gives Andrew a hint that he's going to be

Specifically mentioning to have his double-time swing ready.

Thus, Andrew first ascends to Studio Band by jumping ahead of his peer, Ryan.

But what goes around comes around, and to keep Andrew from becoming complacent, Fletcher

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