http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=10+things+i+hate+about+you+poem&aq=f
In this famous scene Kat Stratford, a rebellious loner who unwillingly falls for the resdient bad boy, Patrick Verona reads aloud the poem she wrote describing the apparant 10 things she hates about him. It starts with a bit of teacher student comedy but quickly leads to serious matters of the heart. The scene reveals the tension between the two characters by constantly switching between close ups of their uncomfortable faces. I particularly like the way camera pans around the room as she begins to read, adding more drama and weight to the words she is speaking. The scene is very relatable as it is set in a classroom much like the ones we sit in at our own school.
The heightened emotions seen are achieved through the close up of Kat's face as she reads the last part of the poem. Her voice becomes shaky and she starts to cry. As this is happening soft music starts to play in the background. The music is subtle and adds to drama, forcing the viewer to keep watching. The scene is memorable because it is so simply set but the emotions expressed cause the viewer to really feel for the characters.
The poem itself is quite heartfelt and honest and is successful in depicting the teen heartache of the characters.
