GQ,Lang and Rep

Question 1

Representation in GQ : FRONT COVER

Answer 1

• GQ explores both a heteronormative and counter-typical of masculinity.On the FC, R.P is depicted as a stereotypical aggressive male.
• Clothing represented to be of urban background, and paradoseis 80s punk and rock . stylized to look like Billy Idol.
• Show men as violent and dangerous , performance of masculinity = negative ideals.

Question 2

Steve Neale and GQ

Answer 2

• Repetition of violent man trope, aggressive nd rebellious.Follows magazine convention.
• Difference in the punk aesthetic , traditional male stereotype is subverted.
  Binary Opposition between light and dark, punk vs trad men.

Question 3

Language analysis of GQ : FRONT COVER

Answer 3

• Anti-establishment naraative attracts an ABC1 male audience.
  Katz: Offers escapism due to its appealing personality trope.Rebellious and promotes freedom.
• Artistic typography: is alternative and retro reinforces the fact that this is an creative anf high quality magazine.Reinforces the punk theme again.
  -Close up shot captures the facial expression.Direct eye contact engages with the audience.Could also be reminiscent of a mugshot.Creates an exciting narrative and gender performance.Violent ideology reinforced.
• GQ is an established magazine which is recognized even through the distorted vision of the masthead.

Question 4

Halls Theory of the FRONT COVER.

Answer 4

Preferred reading : R.P is exciting,challenging and rebellious.
Negotiated reading : Buying into the codes of conventions with the magaine and the articles, but do not like the punk aesthetic.

Question 5

REP : Double page spread of Jonathan Bailey.

Answer 5

• Wearing heteronormative clothes, hegemonic
  representations of traditional male stereotypes.
• Subverted by the awkward and feminine pose.
• “Dickens for a small audience”: down to earth snd humble.Ironic with the listing of the designer clothes.Imagery and famous landscapes.Construction of him as an “English gent”.
  -“a quiet spot in Sussex”: vivid landscape and paints him as a country middle aged English man.
  =Represents him as classy yet also paints him as down to earth and humble.Countertype to traditional male stereotype.
• “some 82 million households watched the show over the festive season” : presents him as successful.reinforces ideas of masculinity.

Question 6

Lang double page spread. IN GQ

Answer 6

-Equilibrium use of narrative markers.
- Drop cap is a feature of double page spread and gets attention.
- “Sent tumbling like a stray astronaut into space”: High literacy and includes imagery and similies.Use of colloquial language, is not suitable for children
- “GQ world , fashion” : establish the fashion genre.Enigma codes, shows money of the clothes : high quality.
-long and narrow angle : looking down on people.dominant power.Follows dominant ideologies surrounding masculinity.

Question 7

REP : Double page spread of Jonathan Bailey 2.

Answer 7

• Archetypal of a traditionally attractive man.
  -Metropolitan landscape: represent him as English and is relatable of the urban background.
  -Floral imagery in the background subverts ideas surrounding masculinity.direct address, confident and conforms to male stereotype: domineering.
• Propp : Jonathon Bailey is the hero and GQ is the donor.
• Clothes are classy and proper.Intertextual reference and could be a link to Bridertone.
• Setting and Middle central image (aspire to be like him) is very similar to Bridgerton=vintage outfit, retro and is aspirational.
  -Old victorian Gregorian houses.link to period Drama , very british setting and is very patriotic to Britain.
  = links with his famous Bridgerton role and is very noticeable.

Question 8

REP & LANG of the last page in GQ

Answer 8

• Lacks direct eye contact, teasing audiences and is appealing and sexy follows masculine beauty standards.Mainstream audience.=revealing and effeminate clothing subvert male stereotype and sexualized.
  -“The same level of tact and seriousness as he would King Lear”: high cultrual capital , ABC1.Takes his job seriously.
  -Use of profanity evoke sympathy and showcases an adult experience.Colloquial language doesn’t take itself seriously.
  -“Whose roles don’t seem defined wholly by their sexuality”: Revolutionary , breaking stereotypes and is targeted at males.Although he is a homosexual, they expand their audiences to represent more mainstream and liberal idealogies.

Question 9

Extra representation in GQ

Answer 9

Wide representation of brands in the pages of the magazines specifically through the inclusion of brands of clothes that appear in Jonathon Bailey double page spread.

J.B pages represent GQ to be very elegant and groomed , however Pattinson is adding to the stereotype by performing traits associated with masculinity.