Language and Representation(Doctor Who)

 Language and contexts


1) Write a summary of the notes from our in-class analysis of the episode. You can use your own notes from the screening in class or this Google document of class notes (you'll need your GHS Google login). 

Camerawork and sound: Theres a variety of different futuristic sounds, over the shoulder shots , close up shots and these sound effects create alot of sci-fi . 

Mise-en-scene: The actor placement and acting are quite bad and shows that the budget was low using todays standards. Also the costumes play into what the character is like, Susan wears casual teenage clothing, the Doctor wears unusual clothing perhaps in an attempt to fit in, Ian and Barbra both wear formal and normal clothing. Lastly, the random props and objects add onto the mystery 


Narrative and genre:Many sci-fi themes like the control panel, the TARDIS, the junkyard holding a huge mystery and the VFX when the TARDIS is taking off. When we were first introduced to the doctor he seemed like the villain since it seemed like he held Susan captive, but Barbra and Ian both seemed like the hero. Later the Doctor was the father figure and Ian and Barbara were the false hero.

2) How can we apply narrative theories to this episode of  Doctor Who? 

Todorov's Equilibrium:

Propp's character theory:

Barthes's enigma and action codes:

Levi-Strauss's binary opposition: 

3) In your opinion, what is the most important scene in the episode and why?

4) What genre is An Unearthly Child and how can you tell? Make specific reference to aspects of the episode.

5) How does An Unearthly Child reflect the social and historical contexts of the 1960s?

Representations

1) What stereotypes of men are reinforced and subverted in Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child? How?

2) What stereotypes of women/girls are reinforced and subverted in Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child? How?

3) How do the representations of young people and old people in An Unearthly Child reflect the social and historical context of the 1960s? 

4) What representations of race/ethnicity can be found in Doctor Who: An Earthly Child? Is this surprising or not? Give reasons for your answer and consider historical / cultural context (the 1960s). Has this changed in more recent series of Doctor Who?

5) How is social class represented in An Unearthly Child? Think about how education and knowledge is presented in the episode.

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