2. The representation of
white, middle class
males is the same
today as it was during
the golden era of
Western film making.
The common
ideologies follow the
belief that men are
powerful, strong and
brave. One the other
hand, the ideologies
of females follows the
belief that they are
weak, less significant
and in need of rescue.
3. In my production I
have mostly followed
the ideologies of men
and women. The
female, supporting
character uses the
words “brave” and
“strong” in order to
describe the
protagonist thus
conforming to
common ideologies of
men.
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ve
4. The narrative of my
production follows the
story a male rescuing
and avenging the
kidnapped family of a
female. This narrative
lends itself to the
Western genre and
also reaffirms the
ideologies: that
females are weak and
in need of rescue.
5. However, the poetic and well delivered monolog that
continues throughout the sequence makes the female
appear well educated and intelligent; a characteristic that
the male doesn't portray.
6. The depiction of a typical Western hero is prominently a
strong male figure that stands between two thematic poles:
civilization and outlaws. At home in the wilderness
however naturally inclined towards justice and kindness
towards the towns people. The use of wide angle shots of
the protagonist pacing towards the camera is symbolic of
his mystery and reclusiveness.
