Inferences from Sci-Fi Film Excerpts
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Decontamination

Disinfecting process to remove contaminants.

Fury

A violent, uncontrolled display of anger.

Fooled

To trick or deceive.

Mini-van

A small truck-like vehicle, often used for transporting people or goods.

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Policeman

Someone officially appointed to maintain order.

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Logo

Public display of a company or product's name.

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Attendants

Guards or caretakers in a facility.

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Shrink

A medical professional specializing in mental health.

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Importance of Observation

Stresses the significance of thorough examination and attention to detail.

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Virus Mutation

Highlights the progression and changeability of a virus over time.

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Irreversible State

Indicates a point where recovery or remedy is no longer possible.

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Detailed Recollection

Cole is asked to recount the specifics of his surroundings in detail.

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Uncertain Memory

Cole is uncertain about the street name, but provides a guess.

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Attention to Clues

Cole's attention is drawn to newspaper clippings about a virus.

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Eager Scientists

Scientists are eager to hear Cole's account to gather information.

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Group Composition

The scientists are curious about the composition of their group.

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Astrophysicist

Studies celestial bodies and the universe.

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Engineer

Designs and builds machines or structures.

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Botanist

Studies plants.

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Microbiologist

Studies microorganisms.

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Zoologist

Studies animals.

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Geologist

Studies the Earth's physical structure and substance.

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Quarantine

Separation from others to prevent disease spread.

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Modern Science (in context)

Combining new ideas with old technology.

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Study Notes

  • Twelve Monkeys is an original screenplay by David and Janet Peoples, inspired by LA JETEE, a film by Chris Marker.

Characters Introduced

  • YOUNG COLE: A nine-year-old boy at an airport, wide-eyed with wonder.
  • FATHER'S VOICE: Heard off-screen, steering Young Cole away from drama.
  • BLONDE MAN: Sprawled on the airport floor, bleeding from a Hawaiian shirt.
  • BRUNETTE: Kneeling by the Blonde Man, face obscured, tending to his wound.
  • COLE: (Late thirties, dark hair) Awakens in a bunk cage in a prison dormitory of the future.
  • JOSE: A scared Puerto Rican kid, Cole's neighbor in the next cage.
  • SCARFACE: A menacing guard with a jagged scar who unlocks Cole's cage.
  • TINY: Appears later as: One of the six scientists seated at a long conference table, staring at Cole. They are: ASTROPHYSICIST, ENGINEER, BOTANIST, MICROBIOLOGIST, ZOOLOGIST, and a GEOLOGIST.
  • MR. PONYTAIL: Man who bumps YOUNG COLE.
  • TERRIFIED TRAVELER: The traveler looks up at YOUNG COLE with panicky eyes, and asks, "Just exactly why did you volunteer?"
  • DR. RAILLY: A psychiatrist who shows her face and studies him later.

Important

  • DR MASON: He is in newspaper clippings.
  • DETECTIVE FRANKI: Leads RAILLY past crowded holding cells.
  • POLICEMAN #1: Drives
  • POLICEMAN #2: Smirks and is on the steel door unlock
  • JIMBO: Reference code word for Cole
  • PALMER and BILLINGS: Are supervising in the shower
  • JEFFREY MASON: Patient in the hospital

More Characters

  • TERRY: Helps Jeffery turn the tv on
  • MARILOU MARTIN: And her husband, WAYNE CHANG, are both listening
  • DR. CASEY: and DR. GOODINS: two fellow Physicians
  • OWEN FLETCHER: Sits around at a beat-up conference table, watching COLE
  • MR. PONYTAIL: Seen again in a Drem again
  • OWEN FLETCHER & RAILLY: Have a discussion with his temper
  • LOUIS: a derelict

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Analyzing the scientists' work involves visual contrasts between complex formulae and crude technology to highlight resourcefulness. Their combined expertise suggests a collaborative project addressing a significant problem. The film's narrative incorporates themes of desperation and ingenuity within constraints.

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