Outline of the First Term Paper

Physics in the movie, "The Triplets of Belleville"

I. Introduction - realistic physics and fantasy
a. Physics in the real world and how it can be represented realistically in animation
b. Unexplained physics in an animated feature.
c. Describe and briefly introduce "The Triplets of Belleville" world as an example. One moment, physics is represented realistically and at the same time, it uses fantasy.
d. Thesis statement.

II. Balance - the characters, structures
a. Many characters would lack balance and be unable to hold the top portion of their bodies up or move very unrealistically because of their proportion
b. A lot of over exaggeration in physique, especially in cyclists
c. One character, a waiter, who literally bends over backwards to satisfy guests
d. The fat dog, Bruno, at one point, cannot carry itself well down the stairs because of its large weight a stick-like legs
e. A boat that is flat on the bottom and larger on the top is somehow able to sail upright without overturning

III. Falling, Speed
a. A bomb explodes, sending hundreds of dead frogs falling. How heavy should the impact be and how fast should they be falling?
b. At one point, a character is heavy enough to drag a vehicle falling down with them
c. A car ends up tumbling backwards repeatedly, accelerating speed as it goes

IV. Action-Reaction - it follows the laws of physics at some points, but towards the end in the big final chase, the laws of physics are most noticeably denied.
a. One of triplets using a strong amount of force to comb her hair has an equal amount of force exerted back on her.
b. Noticeable small recoils after large man fires a gun. But later seen to have his arm recoil too far back near the end of the chase.
c. A bazooka is strong enough to send both the man using it and the car flying back.
d. Somehow, a baby stroller is able to stop a car and have it get crushed. Sticking a wooden shoe out can also "trip" a car and send it flying.

V. Conclusion
a. Summarize points
b. Restate thesis