Malcom Reynolds
an analysis of Mal as portrayed in Serenity
1. The Introduction
1.1 the two reveal sequences
1.2 the “walking to introduce everyone” sequence
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0. Precursor Analysis – General Comments and Background
1. The Introduction
1.1 the two reveal sequences
1.2 the “walking to introduce everyone” sequence
2. Act 1
2.1 the heist
2.2 intro to the Reavers and the chase sequence
2.3 the dialogue with Zoe
2.4 introduction to the love interest, Inara
3. Act 2
3.1 argument with Kaylee while entering the bar
3.2 the negotiation and River’s first fight scene
3.3 brief insert of the operative
3.4 family meeting #1
3.5 arrival in Haven and Mal’s conversation with Sheppard Book
3.6 fight with the Operative at Inara’s
3.7 family meeting #2: debriefing on the Operative
3.8 everyone’s dead at Haven and beyond & dressing up Serenity
3.9 Mal’s brief scene of reflection
4. Act 3
4.1 family meeting #3: Mal’s rallying speech
4.2 at the choke point
4.3 fight with the Operative – reprise
4.4 the closing
5. Conclusion