Characters in “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodric Rules” Movie .1 Major characters
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CHAPTER 4 ANALYSIS
In the analysis, the writer connects the intrinsic elements of the movie with the theory between American parents and teenage boy reflected in “Diary of wimpy kid:
Rodric Rules”. Meanwhile, the theories talk about how parents play their role to make their children have good behavior at home and to control their teenage boy’s life in the
school or community.
4.1 Characters in “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodric Rules” Movie 4.1.1 Major characters
There are some major characters:
Greg Heffly
He is a teenager in the7
th
grade. Sometimes, he is difficult to accept the fact that he and his brother are hostile to one another, , as seen in his monologue in the opening
Picture 4.1 Wimpy Kid: 00.09.35 Picture 4.2 Wimpy Kid: 00.09.43
“Let me start by saying that having a brother is really overrated. Rowley always says he wishes he had a brother, and, boy, do l wish l could give him
one of mine. lve looked into it and, unfortunately, its not legal. l mean, Manny has been telling on me ever since he was able to speak.” Diary of a
Wimpy Kid: 00.09.34- 00.09.49
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It shows that he wishes something different to happen to his life. He is also a temperamental kid who likes to blame reality. However, in some situations, he is willing
to sacrifice for his brother in solving a problem. For example, when his brother, Rodric, is punished by mother not to be allowed to join the talent show, he insists mother on letting
Rodric to join, because it is his dream. For this, he is willing to sacrifice himself to do magic show with Rowley.
Greg : “Mom, you need to let Rodrick play in the talent show tonight.
Mother : “Greg, weve been over this. He needs to learn a lesson.” Greg
: “His band is playing without him, and its not fair” Mother : “And lm sure thats very hard on him, but l cant go back on the
punishment.” Greg
: “Mom. You let Rodrick play in the talent show,lll... do the magic thing with Rowley.
Mother : “Really? Youd do that? Youll be Rowleys partner, even though you said its totally embarrassing and humiliating? Youre willing to
do that just so your brother can play? Greg
: “ yes…” Diary of a Wimpy Kid: 01.24.53 – 01.25.38 He is willing to do something that can embarrass him in front of people as he has to wear a
ridiculous costume in front of many people in Rowley’s show. In this case, he does that thing to make his brother’s dream come true.
From the explanation above, it shows that Greg is reluctant to do the best for other if he is not comfort. But, in one side, if the condition was urgent he would do anything to
solve it. He is kind but indifferent.
Rodric Heffley
He is the first son of Heffley family. Usually, the first son will be a good example for his younger brothers but in this case, he has bad habits, He is antagonistic and
mischievous. For example, in the welcoming Westmore seven graders party, he asks Greg “hey greg let’s break your leg so we can go” Diary of a Wimpy Kid: 00.05.35
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conversation between Rodric a brother in rude language. Pic
backlight lighting from the abo It is taken when he speaks rud
becomes the trouble maker in H
Susan Heffly
She is Rodric and G newspaper’s suggestion colum
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brother will always be there f exactly what lm afraid of”
Picture 4.6 is taken in mediu when she talks to her children
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ture 4.4 are taken in medium close-up. Picture ic and Greg. The expression shows that Rodric
Picture 4.4 shows Rodric’s hostile expression above of camera that makes his expression look
rudely to his brother as mentioned before.That in Heffly family.
Greg’s mother. Sometimes she works to umn for a local newspaper.
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xample of Susan’s article about children. Th re for you”. It sounds horrible for Greg. He sa
f” Diary of a wimpy kid: Rodric rules 00:1 ium close-up. Susan looks enthusiastic about
en about being close to one another as what br ure 4.3 shows the
ric intimidates his sion supported by
ook more detailed. hat is how Rodric
to writes on the
The title is“your says “Well thats
0:10:13-00:10:16. ut what she says,
brother should do
“l mean, one day youre gonn Thats important. So you need
together.” Diary of a Wimpy K She always tries to
perfectionist. She wants her ch
Mr. Heffly
He is the family’s head supports her wife’s idea but w
always supports what his wife example we can see in the pict
Picture 4.7 Wimpy Kid: 00.08 Picture 4.7 taken in m
his father does to him. In the accident, the above picture in
from the rollers area because Heffley’s expression shows tha
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onna be Uncle Greg and Uncle Rodrick to ea eed to get to know each other. You need to sp
py Kid: 00.10.51-00.10.56 o become a good mother for her children
children to respect and love each other.
ead, Rodric and Greg’s father also Susan’s husb t when something wrong happens he will be
ife wants but sometimes it is too much for the icture below.
.08.31 medium shot shows the detail how Greg prote
the welcoming Westmore seven graders party indicates how embarrassed Greg when his fat
se of his mother’s instruction when he falls fr that he is embarrassed too.
each others kids. spend more time
en and she is a
usband. He always be very angry. He
their children. For
rotests about what rty, Greg gets an
father carries him from rollers. Mr.