Class: Language and Representation

 Language and close-textual analysis

1) Write an NCIS analysis for the episode - using notes from the screening in class. Make specific, detailed reference to moments in the text using media terminology (e.g. media language - camera shots and movement, diegetic/non-diegetic sound, mise-en-scene etc.)

The Clip that  is used is 

Clip: 00:00 - 03:10

Co-owner of a Lonely Heart

Narrative: Cornkinus + April shared heart  sci-fi 

Character: Shadow king helpers and April also the the shadow king which is the villian

Iconography:swords, Anchor and blue glowing 

Setting: Shadow kings cave also Aprils bedroom

2) How does Todorov's theory of equilibrium apply to Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? Try and use the expanded version of Todorov's theory: Equilibrium - Disruption - Recognition - Reparation - New equilibrium.

Equilibrium-Previously on/Recap Clip

Description- April's father

Recognition- April and Ram in bedroom

Reparation- April's dad confronts her

New equilibrium- Next Episode

3) Applying Propp's character theory, what character roles do each of the main characters in Class fit into? Alternatively, you may wish to discuss how characters do not fit Propp's character types.

Hero - Charlie :Charlie is the prince of  the Rodians and tries to protect the Cabinet of Souls.

                                  

Heroine - April: Tries to save everyone from Corakinus ( King of the shadow kin.)   

Princess - April: Needs to be saved/helped by someone.  

Villain - Corakinus: Wants to take the heart away from April (wants to kill her) and wants the Cabinet                     of Souls 

Donor - Ms Quill: Helps Charlie as she is in charge of his safety 

False hero - Ram: Thinks he is the hero as he helps April but he cant really do anything as he cant save               her from Corakinus

Dispatcher - April's Father: This is because he tries to warn April's Mother that something is wrong with April                                                     

Helper - Tanya: She tries to help everyone but cant do that much.   

4) What enigma and action codes (Barthes) can you find in Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? Make specific, detailed reference to the text using media terminology (e.g. media language - camera shots, diegetic/non-diegetic sound, mise-en-scene etc.)

Petals - What happens to the Petals?

Swords - April and Corakinus 

Headteacher - What will Miss Quill do when the creature is out of her head?

5) What examples of binary opposition (Levi-Strauss) can you find in Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? How do these create narrative or drama for the audience?

April vs Corakins - They are enemies but both share April's heart.

Domestic setting vs Alien Setting - Gives feeling of a normal life than changes to a alien life.

Young vs Old - The young teenagers are interfering in trouble whilst the older people e.g. Ms Quill, don't care about anything or dont know what is happening.   

Representations

1) How is gender represented in Class - Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? Are gender stereotypes reinforced or subverted?

Gender is being reinforced because Ms Quill wears make up and dress up which suggest that female have to dress and look a certain way.It is also subverted because April seems to be superior.This subverts it because women where seen as inferior to men.

2) How is age (e.g. teenagers; older people like teachers or parents) represented in Class - Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? Does the show reinforce or challenge stereotypes about young people?

Age is represented as the older people for example teacher and parents are caring towards the teenagers.However the teenagers have been presented to be interfering.  

3) How is race and ethnicity represented in Class - Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? Are  stereotypes reinforced or subverted?

It has been reinforced as White people are represented as smart. This can be seen by April (White character) who is presented as smart.   

4) How is sexuality represented in Class - Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? How does this reflect the BBC's remit to represent modern Britain?

Sexuality has been presented to be open because Charlie is open with his gender as him being gay which is normal in his society. However in real life some people are heavily against it.

5) How is disability represented in Class - Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? Why are disabled people generally under-represented in the media and how does Class try to address this?

Disability has been represented to be normal because April's mother is disabled. Disabled people are under-represented because they cant do things that other people can do and which could affect them mentally and physically.