-Sociological studies show that old people are often depicted in the media as being: Conservative, Grumpy, Stubborn and Resistant to change.
-Enjoying a second life, reliving adolescence, being cheeky, fulfilling life long dreams, friendly, happy.
-Represented as pitied, dependant or an economic burden, helpless and dependant on those around them.
Catherine Tate "Nan"
1. She is stereotypical.
2. She is stereotypical in the way that she moans about all of the little things in her life therefore abiding to the stereotypes of the older population.
3. She contrasts heavily with the stereotype that old people are quiet and calm.
4. Nan's outfit is representative of old age for example her cardigans and and old fashioned print dress. The room is also cluttered and decorated with doilies which are common objects associated with old age.
5. She is from the genre of comedy this gives her a more warped persona and makes her a comical caricature of old people.
Waterloo Road
Camera
Mise en scene
-Heroism is displayed amongst both students and teachers when they tun into a burning building to save fellow classmates and staff.
-Un stereotypical selflessness is displayed
ciated with her age by sacrificing herself to allow the students to get to the fresh air.
Editing
Sound
-Panicked screams from the children.
-Collected sentences from the teachers.
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