SHAUN OF THE DEAD : Representation of GENDER analysis

Which stereotypes about gender ( typical male/female  attitudes and behaviour)   can be applied to  Shaun and Liz, and  do each of them break free and challenge any  of these stereotypes in the film at any point? 

Are there any  other characters that exemplify these stereotypes more simply ? 

( 500 words minimum )

You can focus on stereotypes from  horror , action and comedy films as well as attitudes from " real life".

 Analyse the opening scene in the pub  and the resolution of the film  in particular 

                                                          Opening


                                                Housemates


                                        


                                               Girl in the garden

                                                             Z word


                                                       The end of Davs


                                           
                                                       Final scene


                                                 

TRAINSPOTTING : analysis of narrative resolutions

 

Analyse how the narrative resolutions of the film explore and resolve its  themes and binary oppposites 

 ( friendship, betrayal, escape , family life, alienation, addiction , past v future , masculinity , responsibility v freedom, individuality v society, Renton v Begbie , Tommy v Renton , heroin v life.etc.).



You should focus here on the final sections  of the film and on Tommy's narrative and fate and particularly  Renton's attempts to escape and his final betrayal. Look at how film form is used to guide audience response and alignment in key scenes and the language used in the closing voiceover.

Is there a moral or message to Trainspotting or is it ambiguous about the themes , characters and how they are resolved  ? 

How does Renton match this ambiguous tine in his final voiceover and scene   ? Is life in general and his future shown to be totally positive and clear ?

London

Tommy's funeral

Sick boy's deal

Ending

Closing voiceover text