Saturday, September 09, 2006

Representation:
"Guys are better at this, it's not gonna happen"

Viola [Main Character] - Is represented differently, as she is into football, and doesn't care so much about image compared to other girls. She is seen in her brothers clothes or in a hoodie and jeans. Doesn't like wearing dresses etc. Doesn't really show her feminine side, expresses her masculine side more in the film. Moves away from the typical representation of women, which shows how the historical representation of women is breaking. Allowing new representations to take place.

Olivia/Monique: Typically represented, especially Monique. As she is always worried about her image, and is seen to be constantly wearing bright colours and either skirts, or dresses etc.

The two girls who come to talk to Viola/Sebastian in the resturant: Typically represented again, as the first girl is wearing a short top and short skirt, and the other girl is wearing a dress. They are only there to be looked at, as sex objects. This is typical of how women are usually represented.

Duke: [Viola's Roomate]: Represented as quite sensitive for a guy, as he talks about emotions and feelings a lot in the film. Not seen as a typical guy, but has some qualites of a typical guy to an extent.

Duke's friends: Typical, as they just stare at women and don't see Viola/Sebastian as cool until they see he has been with a lot of girls.

The Main Representation is based on Viola, as she is not typically represented. It shows, how she is different as she is able to move away from dresses etc, and come more towards football.

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