In this essay i will be analysing the extract from Doctor Who and identifying how gender is represented. I will be demonstrating if, and how, the extract uses archetypes, generic types and stereotypes and applying Levi-Strauss' concept of binary oppositions. Finally, i will determine if the extract conforms to or challenges hegemony. I will be doing this with reference to camera, sound, editing and mise-en-scene.
At the start of the scene we get a great shot of the lady in her position feeling vulnerable. The shot represents gender as we see that the man villain is in charge and so this creates a sense that male domination has occurred same way as it would in our society.
This clip is also a great example of binary opposition as we see the man standing as the villain, and the innocent girl as the hero. This means that the binary opposition here is is men vs women.
The sounds used in the clip is also effective as it helps to build up the tension, by using parallel sounds. There are both diegetic and non-diabetic sounds used in this clip. First diegetic sound produced was being by the man as he welcomed the girl. However after all the music played, the girl started laughing. This was also a diegetic sound, however this then caused the confusion, as the man did not know what was going on and therefore may have feel intimidated as was the girl when she first entered.
Nadia, you have written about a limited range of examples and terminology with minimal relevance, with some ideas expressed.
ReplyDeleteAreas of improvement:
I think this essay is unfinished and so it is difficult to give areas of improvement. However, I suggest that you pay attention to the detail as this could increase marks. Also be careful about using correct terminology (diabetic instead of diegetic. Please come and see me if you feel you need more support in preparation for the exam.
Mark: Low level 1