Effects of representation_on_an_audience
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Effects of representation on an audience
Super Heroes
Representation of superheroeso Justice achieved through violenceo Existing justice doesn’t work authorities that protect us are ineffective or corrupto Vigilantism is justifiedo Physical and mental strength are desirable
Effects of Batman’s representationo Playboy image is shallowo People need different identitieso Pain can be a source of strengtho Idealised image of masculinity
Self-sacrifice Stoicism (Hid your emotions) Physical strength
Effects of Iron Man’s representationo Playboy/rock star is desirableo Masculinity – arroganceo Mental strength and intelligenceo Practicalo Wealth is a positive thing
Representation of power and freedomo The avengers
Protect earth They are defending freedom
o Dark knight rises Protect order from chaos Batman helps impose rules by lies “the Dent Act”
Hypodermic needle theory
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Reading:
Reading of a text preferred Closest to the desired reading intended by the producer
Negotiated:
The audience will agree with some parts of the texts and disagree with others
Opposition:
The audience rejects the messages given to them by the text