Literacy In The Film 'Ed Blood'

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How is literacy defined in the movie? How did you know that?
Literacy is defined in the film through the narration of the story. The narrator gives you a vivid and visual picture as he sets up each chapter and/or scene. His narrations are like a prologue to each chapter. The narrator dances back and forth into the life of the main character and the events of his life. I liken this to the old storytellers sitting around the campfire sharing tales.
2. What role does disciplinary literacy play in the film? I think disciplinary literacy is clearly displayed in the way the film is set up in chapters or historical scenes in time as the character reflects on the events of his life.

What metaphors exist in the film?
There is a scene where Ed Blood

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