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FM4 Section C – Vertigo



Using the table below identify key scenes that construct the male character ‘Scottie’


        Scene                  Characteristics identified                                      Analysis

                                                                  The scene introduces Scottie as a Police officer – this element of
                              Authority Figure                    mise-en-scene connotes authority, strength, morality and power.
                              Moralistic                          This model of masculinity is initially reinforced however these
        Intro                                                     qualities are quickly removed from him and he is left weak,
                              Brave
                              Vulnerable                          vulnerable and afraid (un-masculine characteristics). His
                                                                  masculinity has been removed – he has been ‘castrated’
Vert 3 - Scottie masculinity handout

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Vert 3 - Scottie masculinity handout

  • 1. FM4 Section C – Vertigo Using the table below identify key scenes that construct the male character ‘Scottie’ Scene Characteristics identified Analysis The scene introduces Scottie as a Police officer – this element of Authority Figure mise-en-scene connotes authority, strength, morality and power. Moralistic This model of masculinity is initially reinforced however these Intro qualities are quickly removed from him and he is left weak, Brave Vulnerable vulnerable and afraid (un-masculine characteristics). His masculinity has been removed – he has been ‘castrated’