HOW TO ANSWER QUESTIONS

 HOW TO ANSWER QUESTION 3

  • 30 marks- biggest question
  • Choice of 2 out of 5 representation theorists
  • You need to write about everything  (theory, CRAIL (context, representation, audience, industry, language))

"Representations in LFTVDs are more diverse than ever to help attract the highest amount of viewers possible"

  • Break up question
Diverse-
  • Race- Paul Gilroy, Stranger Things- Lucas, "Midnight", Netflix change the thumbnails for each person based on what they have previously watched. Lupin- Assane and Babakar, 
  • Gender- Judith Butler, Stranger Things- Eleven, shaved head
  • Age- Stuart Hall (rep), Stranger Things- Boys, Joyce, Hopper, dual audience of Stranger Things because of 80s theme, 1.5 bil hours watched so was a success

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