Peaky Blinders

Question 1

Codes and Conventions

Answer 1

-Social class is shown through outfits, the flat cap shows us who is working class.
-The modern music gives a modern feel to the show

Question 2

Identity Theory. Gauntlet

Answer 2

Brutal yet stylised version of the working class. Gives working class sense of identity

Question 3

Genre Theory

Answer 3

We can tell this is a crime drama through the typical “tough guy” look that we see in mafia shows and films. Furthermore we get a sense of western genre through tommy shelby riding in on a horse and having lack of emotion.

Question 4

Reception Theory. Hall

Answer 4

Preferred- People who like to watch this glorified version of the working class
Negotiated-People may like the style and setting but dislike the violence and how certain people are represented
Oppositional- Audience rejects intended meaning and may find it off putting as it is not factually significant. E.g the peaky blinders were really end of 1800s and not 1920s