Draw attention to Action Utilize Conflict Depict Realism Bring to focus Excitement Create sense of Emotions (e.g. anger, fear, joy) Hints at Chaos Signify Character importance Connotes Suspense Bring together Urgency/ intensity Help to Atmosphere (hectic, fun, intense) Builds up Mood (scary, joyful, tense) Sympathy Question 3: Representation Representation is the way in which people, places and events are portrayed in the media and the message that this sends. It is difficult to provide an exhaustive list of representations, as it requires your knowledge of the word and society we live in. Use the list provided in the exam as guidance, with your main focus on the stereotypes of people. You must provide specific examples from the text which backs up your point. Focus on breaking down the representations, not characterisation (do not simply describe the characters). Which stereotypes have been conformed to (used) or subverted (gone against)? Explain which values and qualities of the character are celebrated. You must use the following words in your response: representation, stereotypes, conform, subvert Good vs. Evil Heroes Villains Hollywood films mostly cast Often seen as foreign (to the country American heroes. producing the film). Usually younger than the villain to Less civilised and therefore more connote inexperience in comparison. dangerous. Stereotypically men. Usually unattractive – given scars to connote experience. Usually older to connote being wise and experienced. Stereotypically men. Gender Men Women Traits such as strong, resourceful, Damsel in distress attractive Dependent on men Help protect weak and venerable Weak, powerless, passive women Attractive, sex objects Lacking emotion Easily seduced Aggressive and dominating Easily frightened and emotional Violent Victims to be saved putting the hero in danger What is seen to be valued within the extract?
Draw attention to Action Utilize Conflict Depict Realism Bring to focus Excitement Create sense of Emotions (e.g. anger, fear, joy) Hints at Chaos Signify Character importance Connotes Suspense Bring together Urgency/ intensity Help to Atmosphere (hectic, fun, intense) Builds up Mood (scary, joyful, tense) Sympathy Question 3: Representation Representation is the way in which people, places and events are portrayed in the media and the message that this sends. It is difficult to provide an exhaustive list of representations, as it requires your knowledge of the word and society we live in. Use the list provided in the exam as guidance, with your main focus on the stereotypes of people. You must provide specific examples from the text which backs up your point. Focus on breaking down the representations, not characterisation (do not simply describe the characters). Which stereotypes have been conformed to (used) or subverted (gone against)? Explain which values and qualities of the character are celebrated. You must use the following words in your response: representation, stereotypes, conform, subvert Good vs. Evil Heroes Villains Hollywood films mostly cast American heroes. Usually younger than the villain to connote inexperience in comparison. Stereotypically men. Often seen as foreign (to the country producing the film). Less civilised and therefore more dangerous. Usually unattractive – given scars to connote experience. Usually older to connote being wise and experienced. Stereotypically men. Gender Men Women Traits such as strong, resourceful, attractive Help protect weak and venerable women Lacking emotion Aggressive and dominating Violent Damsel in distress Dependent on men Weak, powerless, passive Attractive, sex objects Easily seduced Easily frightened and emotional Victims to be saved putting the hero in danger What is seen to be valued within the extract?
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