Wals Julie Sets 264-268 -

: Summarize how effective "sets" (like Julie’s) make a film feel cohesive. They reward the audience for paying attention and ensure that the protagonist's failures feel earned.

: Discuss why the payoff works. It works because Michael treats Julie’s "honesty" as a mechanical input to get a desired output, whereas Julie’s original "set" was an emotional plea for vulnerability. WALS Julie sets 264-268

: Contrast this with other classic set-ups, such as the "Rosebud" mystery in Citizen Kane , where the audience is constantly reminded of the "set" before the final, devastating payoff. : Summarize how effective "sets" (like Julie’s) make

: Define the "plant and payoff" technique. Introduce the "Julie sets" example from Tootsie as a masterclass in using character dialogue to create structural irony. It works because Michael treats Julie’s "honesty" as

: During a quiet, intimate conversation with Dorothy (Michael in disguise), Julie expresses her frustration with the games men play. She "sets" the stage by claiming she wishes men would just be honest. She even provides a specific "big line" as an example: "I find you very attractive and I'd really like to go to bed with you."