Within the
extract a heroic protagonist and her sidekicks are represented, they both fit
the action and adventure genre, for example Lara Croft is conveyed as a very
audacious character and represents confidence in her movement, we see her and
her sidekicks exploring an abandoned temple. In order for her to ascend from
one place to another she is forced to use her agility and nimbleness to move
around. She has coolness and self-assurance that her movement is efficient and
swift, Lara is an attractive protagonist to which enforces this impression she
in the heroine of the extract. These are qualities to which a heroic protagonist
would possess, and builds upon our knowledge of her heroic skills. We later
understand the sub-genre which fits this action and adventure extract: Suspense
and Jeopardy, and the underlying sub-genre: Combat and Conflict. As Lara is
exploring, the temple comes crashing down and her sidekicks issue her to return
to safety as she is in a state of jeopardy. To make matters worse a group of villainous
antagonists are introduced and the chaos continues.
The villains
are represented with wearing black outfits which is associated with corruption
and intimidation, in addition, they are equipped with technical gadgets to
prevent Lara from exploring the temple. Combat and Conflict is then portrayed as
the antagonists eliminate Lara’s sidekicks and leave her outnumbered, the
audience emphasize with Lara as she is in a state of vulnerability. They used
the element of surprise which is often used by the stereotypical villain, this
furthers our knowledge that the villains are cunning and sneaky. Their facial
expressions present anger and ire which is a stereotypical code presented to
the villain. These factors help to establish the difference of good and evil,
and help to support the audience which side to be on.
Isolated and
under threat of evil, Lara is resourceful with her surroundings. Adding onto the
audience’s suspense she comes eye to eye with a shark. A creature which is
depicted as menacing and another challenge Lara has to face. In a hostile
position, the protagonist grabs onto the fin of the shark and brings her to the
surface of the water. This event reinforces our knowledge of her confidence in
the most daring of situations and summarises her as being a powerful,
resourceful heroine.
Grade A-. Very sound grasp of why Lara qualifies as a strong Action adventure heroine (audacious, confident, cool, self-assured, attractive). Nearly perfect on the conventions but just a little adjustment to expression needed: suspense & jeopardy, and combat & conflict are genre conventions (not 'sub genres'). Well done!
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