Clueless Flashcards
1
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Dyers star theory
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- Alicia silverstone, popular because of aerosmith
- Cher and Dionne - both famous singers
2
Q
Binary opposition
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Cher vs norm teens
Cher vs Tai
Cher vs Dionne
Cher vs josh
3
Q
Cultural codes
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Beverly hills
American highschool - stereotypical
American accents
The mall
4
Q
Theories of identity
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Murray - rich black kid - attempts to portray himself as an unprivileged man from streets
Stoner character - “scooby” demographic.
Cher and Dion - IT GIRLS - “We both know what it’s like to have people jealous of us” - only friends as they count as typically perfect.
5
Q
Smash the patriarchy
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- mentions herself menstruating
- Leaves car after Elton hits on her
- high social class - little sexual intelligence ( shows u can be proud of being a virgin)
6
Q
Propps Character theory
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- Prize ( Josh, Tai)
- False hero (Cher)
- Helper (Tai)
- Villian (Elton)
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