Representation

The issue of representation refers to the portrayal of people, actions and events through the medium’ of the media’.

Typing: Portraying the character as 'typical' of a certain group, this may be because it would take a long time (which the producer doesn't have) to allow the audience to understand a more complex character

Archetype: a recurring character type that corresponds to a specific purpose in the story such as a hero or wizard. NOT to be confused with a stereotype
Stereotype: a simplified version of a person
Generic type: a character familiar through use in a particular type of movie

Representation

·       identify characters, events or issues within the production to discuss

·       what representational concepts are highlighted? i.e. race, gender, cultural attitudes, etc.

·       what representations have been generated?

·       discuss the specific elements of character representation i.e. mode of address, facial expressions, clothing, behavior etc.

·       have any stereotypical representations been generated?

·       does the production conform to or subvert any dominant ideologies?

   

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