Oh Comely Language

Question 1

what content does ‘Oh Comely’ offer?

Answer 1

speaking out articles

Question 2

Apply todorov to Oh Comely

Answer 2

In all the articles, there is an equilibrium, disruption, new equilibrium and recognition.

Eg. Trans story or FGM

Question 3

Analyse the front cover of Oh Comely (4)

Answer 3

-short hair connoting androgyny
-high brow
-minimalist
-natural environment

Question 4

Apply Levi Strauss of Oh Comely (2)

Answer 4

-binary oppositions between dimante earrings and army jacket.
-‘speaking out’ binary opposite to opressed women

Question 5

Comment on the genre of Oh Comely

Answer 5

lifestyle magazine, minimal aesthetic

Question 6

Apply Barthes to Oh Comely

Answer 6

enigma code created on front cover, stories/music/fashion/mischief

Question 7

Apply Neale to Oh Comely

Answer 7

repetition and difference. conventional homely font and warm atmosphere. however inside pages are very bare and model is not a WELL KNOWN CELEBRITY which subverts conventions