Representation Essay Plan

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First of all representation is the description or portrayal of someone or something in a particular way. The media re presents or constructs meanings about the world we live in.Representations in film. Filmmakers can use a number of techniques to establish and develop characters. Their choice of camera techniques, acting, mise en scene, editing, lighting and sound all contribute to the representation of a character. The different theorists that have different idea on representation are Berger, Laura Mulvey, Clover, Dobbs and Derry.




The Monster theory is made up by Derry and he talks about how the humans are now becoming the monsters which is turning tables around and saying that the mosnter is not the key focus, instead we should emphasise how evil humans actually are or how they are trying to take over and imitate God.




Patriarchy is a key theme when looking at horror movies as they are usually male dominated as the man is the antagonist who posesses power and authority. In addition the male gae is an important aspect as in most film women are controlled by men this concept was brought forward by Laura Mulvey the male gaze portrays women as sex objects as usually a female is shown in a promiscuous way and the male viewer experiences erotic pleasure making them a voyeur.




Sexuality is used t
Clovers idea is about the final girl, this character is used in Slashers. The final girl is usually a virgin, a unisex name and looks masculine as well. The final girl is the last person to tell the story. Clover says that the final girl is essential to make a successful slasher horror.

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