Male representations
-James Bond is represented as masculine, he is represented as violent and represented as a woman user as he has often been represented as in the previous films.
-Silva is represented as both masculine and feminine at times, we see this as he strokes James Bond's leg showing him engaging in sexual activity, we also see his masculinity side as he violently bursts into the court room open firing.
-Q is represented as feminine he is scared of flights, doesn't engage in fighting and stays in his comfort zone, he is well dressed and takes care of himself suggesting he could potentially be gay. He is the complete opposite of James Bond.
Female representations
-Moneypenny is represented as both masculine and feminine we see her masculinity at the start of the film where she is running and gunning however we also see her feminine side later on in the film as she is dolled up and wearing a dress in the casino scene showing both sides to her. We also see her feminine side when she is shaving James Bond showing she is gentle and caring.
-M is represented as masculine as she isn't gentle or caring we see her violent side at the end of the film where she is shooting a gun and creating bombs to protect the house. We also see her confidence and lack of emotion when James Bond turns up unexpected at her house.
-Bernice is portrayed as vulnerable
How stereotypes are challenged in Skyfall
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Narrative Assessment
Give three examples of the use action codes are used in the film Skyfall and explain how these help to tell the story.
At the start of the film a gunshot is fired to take out the villain however James Bond is hit instead, we can tell the character that took the shot and M both have regret, we know this because of the facial expressions shown by both characters, M sighs and stands up turns around and looks out the window, we see the pained look on her face this shows the regret of the character.
We see that Silva has a lack of consideration for his own safety, we see this when he is carelessly throwing grenades into the house without a care in the world. We also this when he is stood near house after watching a helicopter crashing straight into the building and he isn't even flinching.
Silva is portrayed as gay, although we don't hear him say he is or anyone else saying it we can tell by the way he speaks, he speaks in a camp manner and when he captures James Bond he strokes his leg and chin and feels his chest, this shows he is possibly gay.
Give three examples of the use of enigma codes
An example of when an enigma code is used is when James Bond has been shot and in a later scene we see him come back, this raises questions as to how he survived, who found him? Why hasn't he contacted Mi6?
When James Bond is being questioned by the psychologist the psychologist asks him about Skyfall, we see James Bond get up and leave without answering questions, this again raises questions such as what is Skyfall? Why didn't he answer the question?
Another example of an enigma code is the hard drive, it raises questions such as why are they trying to retrieve it and whats on the hard drive? it keeps the audience engaged because it makes them want to carry on watching to see whats on the hard drive.
Analyse the film's narrative structure using a narrative theory, and argue which event in the film corresponds with each stage of the film
The films narrative structure corresponds to Robert McKees classic five part narrative theory. Part one is the inciting incident where James Bond is chasing Patrice which has stolen an important hard drive, this sets the story going as questions are already being raised at this point. The second part is progressive complications where the story deepens as James Bond is shot and presumed dead. The third step is crisis where things are getting worse, this is when the anonymous attacks on MI6 happen such as the MI6 building blowing up, M's laptop being hacked and the names on the hard drive of undercover agents are leaked. Crisis is when James Bond meets Silva on the island and captures him and takes him back to base, Silva then escapes going after M in the court room and James Bond saves her and takes her back to his old family home Skyfall where Silva follows and tries to kill them both. The resolution is when Silva is finally killed, the main issue has been resolved however the normality is different as M dies and a new M is appointed at the end of the film
Besides the narrative how else is the audience engaged by the film?
The audience are engaged by the film with the use of references to the older James Bond films, we see this when Q is showing James Bond some gadgets and James Bond asks about an explosive pen we see this gadget in an older film. another reference of older films is the classic Aston Martin with the ejector seats again referencing an older James Bond film
At the start of the film a gunshot is fired to take out the villain however James Bond is hit instead, we can tell the character that took the shot and M both have regret, we know this because of the facial expressions shown by both characters, M sighs and stands up turns around and looks out the window, we see the pained look on her face this shows the regret of the character.
We see that Silva has a lack of consideration for his own safety, we see this when he is carelessly throwing grenades into the house without a care in the world. We also this when he is stood near house after watching a helicopter crashing straight into the building and he isn't even flinching.
Silva is portrayed as gay, although we don't hear him say he is or anyone else saying it we can tell by the way he speaks, he speaks in a camp manner and when he captures James Bond he strokes his leg and chin and feels his chest, this shows he is possibly gay.
Give three examples of the use of enigma codes
An example of when an enigma code is used is when James Bond has been shot and in a later scene we see him come back, this raises questions as to how he survived, who found him? Why hasn't he contacted Mi6?
When James Bond is being questioned by the psychologist the psychologist asks him about Skyfall, we see James Bond get up and leave without answering questions, this again raises questions such as what is Skyfall? Why didn't he answer the question?
Another example of an enigma code is the hard drive, it raises questions such as why are they trying to retrieve it and whats on the hard drive? it keeps the audience engaged because it makes them want to carry on watching to see whats on the hard drive.
Analyse the film's narrative structure using a narrative theory, and argue which event in the film corresponds with each stage of the film
The films narrative structure corresponds to Robert McKees classic five part narrative theory. Part one is the inciting incident where James Bond is chasing Patrice which has stolen an important hard drive, this sets the story going as questions are already being raised at this point. The second part is progressive complications where the story deepens as James Bond is shot and presumed dead. The third step is crisis where things are getting worse, this is when the anonymous attacks on MI6 happen such as the MI6 building blowing up, M's laptop being hacked and the names on the hard drive of undercover agents are leaked. Crisis is when James Bond meets Silva on the island and captures him and takes him back to base, Silva then escapes going after M in the court room and James Bond saves her and takes her back to his old family home Skyfall where Silva follows and tries to kill them both. The resolution is when Silva is finally killed, the main issue has been resolved however the normality is different as M dies and a new M is appointed at the end of the film
Besides the narrative how else is the audience engaged by the film?
The audience are engaged by the film with the use of references to the older James Bond films, we see this when Q is showing James Bond some gadgets and James Bond asks about an explosive pen we see this gadget in an older film. another reference of older films is the classic Aston Martin with the ejector seats again referencing an older James Bond film
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