The Bridge: Historical Context

Question 1

What does The Bridge demonstrate about genre?

Answer 1

• The Bridge demonstrates that genre
  conventions are historically relative and
  dynamic.

Question 2

How might the representations within ‘The Bridge’ be affected by context?

Answer 2

• The representations constructed in the programme are affected by the historical context, they subvert and challenge typical representations that have been accepted over time and in doing so reflect the society of the time.
• E.g. Helle Anker LGBT advocate for gender-neutral pre-schools. Patriarchal domination is reflected in the crime where the victim is a woman with liberal views suggesting that when patriarchy is challenged women are targeted.

Question 3

What may different audience interpretations reflect within ‘The Bridge’?

Answer 3

• Different audience interpretations of The
  Bridge may reflect historical circumstances.