Wednesday 18 December 2013

Representations: characters from different movies

stereotypes are often elaborate exaggerations. representations use stereotypes to convey ideas about "types" of characters. costume, music and other features of mise en scene have been used to represent stereotypes specific characters. for example



1. The 'popular' cheerleader.

  •  usually represented as bossy
  • athletic 
  • desperate to get attention 
  • wear short skirts and tight tops
  • and are usually dating ' the football captain' of the team they support
2. The 'wannabe' popular guy/ or girl

  • usually trying to fit in with the 'popular' people
  • usually greet people like 'the jocks' when they walk through the main entrance
  • full of information and ideas when difficult situations appear
  • tries to hard ( in terms of fashion and whats on trend in school).
3. The 'Geeks'
  • usually get bullied by the 'jocks' and often laughed at 
  • are usually attracted to the popular girls
  • love science
  • do all their homework on time and make robots in their spare time 
  • wear glasses and are smartly dressed 
4. The 'desperate' virgin
  •  usually a member of the 'geek' or 'wannabe's'
  • usually attracted to the 'popular girls , perfect girl or cheerleaders'
  • obsessed with sex
  • usually spy's on the girls in the changing rooms 
  • spends a long time in the bathroom
5. The 'jocks'
  • they are very popular around school
  • love (american) football
  • usually dating the most popular girl in school but have a secret crush on the girl who doesn't fit in.
  • show-offs
  • seek attention 
  • female teachers are usually throwing themselves at them.




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