Formalist Analysis of Pretty Woman

11.  Vivian leaves home and goes to California.
2.  Vivian is told by Kit (her prostitute roommate), not to kiss client's on the lips.
9.  Edward is lost in Hollywood, and he asks Vivian for directions.
12.  Vivian goes with him in his car to direct him to his hotel.
19.  Edward is no longer lost in Hollywood.
13.  Vivian accepts Richards offer to spend the night, and she expects to perform her services.
9.  Edward needs a "beck and call" girl, so he asks Vivian to spend the week.
19.  Vivian accepts after bartering for her week's salary.
12.  Edward helps Vivian with money to get some new clothes (high class).
25.  Vivan has to go out and buy clothes (nice and expensive) on Rodeo Drive.
5.  The shopkeepers in one store will not wait on her because of the way she is dressed.
26.  The hotel manager helps Vivian get a dress, and the next day Edward escorts her on a shopping trip.
2.  Edward tells Vivian to never ever pick up the phone (of his hotel room).
3.  Vivian picks up the phone when he calls her back 1 minute later.
29.  Vivian is "stunning" in her new dress.
15.  Edward takes Vivian to Rodeo Drive in search of clothing.
30.  Vivian enters the shop where she went originally and tells them it was a big mistake they wouldn't wait on here, since they work on commission and she's spending lots of money.
5.  Upon seeing Vivian with David Morse (a competitor), Stuckey asks Edward about her and Edward tells him that she's a prostitute.
4.  Stuckey goes up to Vivian and asks her for her services after Edward leaves.
3.  Vivian kisses Edward on the lips.
4.  Stuckey goes to Edward's hotel after a failed takeover.
16.  Stuckey assaults Vivian.
18.  Edward comes in and rescues Vivian from Stuckey.
21.  Edward pursues Vivian after she leaves.
 

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