representation Flashcards
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — consider how media language is used to construct representations
what does the sweeney clearly reflect?
the values and beliefs of 1970s society in terms of the representations constructed
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — consider how media language is used to construct representations
what does the police that are white heterosexual men reflecting?
the police force at the time, as are the criminals
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — consider how media language is used to construct representations
who are also men expect from the police men
Those in positions of authority wielding power and influence
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — consider how media language is used to construct representations
who are given little screen time?
women
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity
who is the main character?
Regan
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity
how is the main character introduced in the scene after the titles?
we are introduced to him in the scene after the titles where, interestingly, he is dressed in Jenny’s flowered dressing gown, looking at himself in the mirror
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity
what does the main character’s attire suggest?
that he does not live with Jenny and had not planned to spend the night there, suggesting more relaxed morals
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity
what does the main character’s usual clothing suggest?
his rank
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity
what does the main character’s attire being little shabby connote?
his lack of care about his appearance, a stereotype of men of the time
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity
how is the main character tough and powerful?
he is unafraid to use violence when needed
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity
what is regan’s dialogue of his persona being reinforced?
‘We’re The Sweeney son and we haven’t had any dinner, you’ve kept us waiting. So unless you want a kicking, you tell us where those photographs are’ which preempts the chase scene.
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity
what is regan not afraid to stand up to?
authority
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity
what does regan frequently do?
the rules whilst not being actually corrupt
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity
what does Haskins say to Regan?
‘Everything seems to mould itself around Jack
Regan’s convenience’
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity
what does carter being regan’s side kick/partner establish?
a ‘buddy’ scenario whereby he covers for Regan
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity
why does regan rely on carter and his local knowledge?
to solve crimes
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity
how does carter often lighten the mood with?
humour
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity
how is carter generally represented as?
a more stable character
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity
however, what does carter engage in?
violence
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity
what does carter do along with regan?
always solves the crime and catches the criminal
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity
what does the members of the gang and their leader Kemble demonstrate?
stereotypical characteristics of villains recognisable across examples of this genre in film and television
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity
how are the members of the gang and their leader, kemble representation constructed through?
visual codes including their clothing, language and iconography
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity
what is one example of the villans visual codes?
their access to weapons and their involvement in organised crime
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of women
what did the representation of women reflect the time of the programme?
was made when women did not hold high ranks in the police force which was very male dominated
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of women
what was the only time a female police officer is seen?
is in a caring role when she arrives to protect Jenny after she has been threatened
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of women
what is jenny very much represented as?
the victim
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of women
where is jenny in the early scene?
scene we hear rather than see her as she is under a duvet
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of women
what does jenny needs as she is threatened by members of the gang?
needs the protection of Regan
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of women
what is jenny’s relationship with regan like?
unclear and does not warrant time in the narrative
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of women
how is jenny subservient to regan in the final scene?
as she is on the floor and he is on the chair in a protective role
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of women
what is edi the only other women with?
dialogue
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of women
how is edi different from jenny?
while she is feistier than Jenny and more street wise
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of women
what is edi portrayed as?
long-suffering
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of women
what does edi not know about her husband?
does not know where her husband is or that he has returned to a life of crime
how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of women
what does edi seem to appear to have to regan?
a grudging respect
