Recognition is the element being examined this week. Usually this isn't an issue in movies but it does warrant examination. Recall that Recognition's definition is the ability of the audience to see that a character is the same person from one scene to the next.
Recognition is important for the audience's understanding of the film's story and plot. We need to know who the story is following. To state the importance of recognition quickly becomes redundant. Without knowing who the people are on screen we won't be able to get why it matters. If the audience is confused for too long then they might just turn the film off.
As for "Back To The Future," due to the time travel in the film recognition takes on an even bigger role. The audience needs to recognize the younger versions of important characters. Just because he's a fun example we'll focus on Biff.
Biff, pictured right, is one of the film's main antagonists. He comes back to this role, in varying degrees, in almost every one of the series. To keep our focus we'll limit ourselves to the first film.
In the original movie Biff is George McFly's work associate and long time bully. We learn this quickly through his manners and interactions with George. Some time after Marty McFly travels back to the 50's we see a younger version of Biff.
We're allowed to recognize Biff through those same manners and actions which defined him earlier. By watching his interactions with other characters we recognize who he is.
I love that clip. I'm Mad and this is what I've gotten into today.
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