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AS 2.5• You will have a choice of THREE
questions, you choose TWO for each film.
• There will be questions on Characterisation, Conflict and Narrative Structure.
Characterisation
• Filmmakers use narrative conventions to portray characters and show their development through such aspects as stereotypes, performance, costuming and dialogue.
• How does the filmmaker use narrative conventions to portray character and/or show character development? You should discuss at least one convention in detail.
Stereotypes
What is a stereotype?
• A fixed or commonly held notion of a person or group based on an over-simplification of some observed or imagined behavior or appearance.
What stereotypes are there in Pirates of the Caribbean?
• Pirates• Hero• Damsel in Distress• Villain• Anti-hero• Natives• English
Damsel in Distress
• Classic theme in art, literature and film.
• Usually young, classically beautiful, noble.
• She is placed in a dire predicament by a villain and requires rescuing by the hero.
21st Century Damsel
• According to actress Keira Knightley, Swann is "a 21st century girl trapped in an 18th century world. She kind of starts out as a damsel in distress and then kicks butt "
Hero
• Refers to the character that, in face of danger, adversity or a position of weakness display courage and the will for self-sacrifice.
Villains• A cruelly malicious
person who is involved in or devoted to wickedness or crime.
• The villain serves as an obstacle the hero must struggle to overcome and is his binary opposite.
Anti Hero
• A character with villainous or generally negative behavior, who advances their own selfish needs through working alongside the good guys. The anti-hero usually comes good in the end!
Performance
• Johnny Depp carried out thorough research into real life 18th century Pirates to prepare himself for the role of Captain Jack Sparrow.
Influences
• Depp felt that pirates were the equivalent to modern day rock stars, infamous, above the law, need to create and live up to a certain reputation.
• He wanted his character to be completely over the top, flamboyant and eccentric.
Costume
• Costume was very important to Depp in helping him to create the character of Jack.
• The long dreadlocks helped to establish the ‘rock star’ image, they were also within keeping to the location of the Caribbean.
Tricorne
• The decorations in his hair were a collection of things that ‘Jack’ had collected from his travels (just like Richards)
• The ‘tricorne’ was a signature hat (no one else has a hat like it and it helps emphasise his importance. )
Things about Jack!
(A) Survives more by wit and cunning than weapons and strength. He relies on non-violent negotiations.
(B) His survival strategy is to turn his enemies against one another.
(C) He tries to flee dangerous situations.(D) Flamboyant and eccentric.