Dr Who

Question 1

Audience

Answer 1

-appeals to audiences of all ages.
-this episode includes characters across three different age generations.
-this show features sci-fi elements which might appeal to males.
-it features dramatic elements which might appeal
more to females.

Question 2

Representation

Answer 2

-the representation of gender, age and class are all clear reflections of life in the 1960s.
-Susan is 15 and is presented as intelligent, although she gets scared a lot which can be seen as feminine stereotypes.
-Ian and Barbara are middle class- they fulfil gender roles.
-Ian is protective and dominant.
-Barbara comes across as more caring and sensitive.

Question 3

Language

Answer 3

The episode fit the Sci-fi genre due to the alien planets, time travel and the TARDIS spaceship.

Question 4

Binary oppositions

Answer 4

Young vs Old, Science vs Nature, Good vs Evil

Question 5

Todorov’s Theory

Answer 5

Disequilibrium- by the end of the episode, there has been distruption and the characters are in a different place.

Question 6

Industries

Answer 6

-BBC- ‘inform, educate and entertain’ Dr Who is an accurate representations of what life was like in the 1960s.
-The production values of the whole episode are quite low as the sets, camerawork and props are all very basic.

Question 7

uses and gratification

Answer 7

include escapism/tension and personal integrative.

Question 8

archetypes in doctor who

Answer 8

Hero = Ian at first, then Susan
Princess = Susan
Villain = Doctor
Dispatcher = Barbara

Question 9

how does susan conform and subvert female stereotypes

Answer 9

Conforms:
- reads a lot
- well behaved
- thin
- expressive
Subverts:
- good at maths
- acts out
- goes out alone late at night
- conflict with male teacher
- curious
- independent
- listens to rock n roll

Question 10

how does barbara subvert and conform to female stereotypes

Answer 10

Conforms:
- emotional
- fem clothing
- thin
- let’s ian open door for her
- frightened
Subverts:
- talks back to ian
- no kids
- decision maker
- dominates the convo

Question 11

how does ian conform to male stereotypes

Answer 11

believe women is wrong
mansplaining
not engaged in convo
opens door for barbara
ians takes lead when they get into junkyard
dominant

Question 12

How are codes used to provide info about relationship btwn Ian and barbara

Answer 12

Stereotypes, they have a trad female and male relationship. Barbara conforming by being emotional and complaining about her issues and ian conforms by not paying attention. but she does subert by making sure ian is engaged.
Camera work. Camera leads ian, making him seem more important.

Question 13

Codes in ‘An Unearthly Child’ which provide info about Barbara’s and Ian’s relationship

Answer 13

Ian in foreground, cam angled slightly upwards => exaggerates height difference => ian more dominant
condenscending dialogue to barbara, like ‘did you indeed?’
performance of role emphasises Ian’s confidence and masculinity, actions are purposeful and unhesitating, offers his services to barbara
Barbara looks directly to ian, ian only occasionally glances at her, he’s more focused on writing or washing his hands
in contrast to barbara’s serious tone, Ian smiles and makes jokes and light-hearted remarks => he is a relaxed character with a sense of humour
B is more serious in her worries, she leans forwards, grasping the edge of the workbench and looks directly at Ian => determined persuasion, convince Ian to take her seriously
Ian moves closer to B, smiles down at her as she leans slightly from him, touches her shoulder => show ians dominant role
ian ushers barbara with ‘after you’, B seems subservient, but B is prepared to admonish him for being too frivolous ‘Oh Ian, do pay attention’
in the end, ian is more dominant, barbara is forceful but have partnership of equals, B says ‘Thank you for the we’ acknowledges ian agreed to help and they’re a team. reinforced by mutual smiles.