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Introduction 1) Historical context of heroism and villainy Example - (Refer to Shakespeare heroes and villains) Quote - "Tales of heroes end in bliss" ('Mortal Suns' - 2003 - Tanith Lee) Explain - (Refer to Vladimir Propp's Theory of character types) / How some Shakespeare plays challenge this quote 2) Establish the typical representations of heroes and villains in the crime/action genre Example - Captain America - The Winter Soldier (2014) Quote - 'There is a right and a wrong in the universe and that distinction is not that hard to make' (Superman, Kingdom come - 1996 - Written by Mark Waid, Painted by Alex Ross) Explain - The generic stereotypes, referring back to film examples 3) Establish the central debate of Heroism/Villainy and an Antagonist/Protagonist through the audiences perspective in literature and media Example - Wreck It Ralph (2012) Quote - "I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way" (Jessica Rabbit - ...

Representations of Heroes and Villains in action/crime films - "I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way" - Jessica Rabbit (Who Framed Roger Rabbit - 1988) This essay will examine the generic stereotypes, storylines and characteristics along with exploration of existing heroes and villains in action/crime films, researching into what it takes for a character to receive their title. This essay will also show an insight into central heroes and villains, or a protagonist and an antagonist showing how they are binary opposites around who the entire narrative is based on. As this quote above shows, heroes and villains are represented through a persons perspective.

Representations of Heroes and Villains in action/crime films - For this essay I intend to examine the generic stereotypes, storylines, characteristics and any effect that Heroes and Villains have on society today. I plan to explore existing heroes and villains in action/crime films, researching into what it takes for a character to receive their title. To help me with this research I will use sources which will be taken from books, magazines, films and television, along with my own independent primary research.

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Research topics Representations of Heroes and Villains in two action/crime films Representations of Villains in action films, and their affect on society The difference between the representations of villains Obvious and not so obvious heroes/villains Is there a way in which Heroism ad Villainy is measured, or is it taken from a personal perspective. Films to research: Kill Bill: Volume 1&2 The Dark Knight Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels Kingsman: The Secret Service Minority Report Central intelligence Suicide Squad Heat 10 Cloverfield lane John Wick No Country For Old Men (book and film) Guardians of the Galaxy James Bond/ Indiana jones The Godfather An officer and a gentleman  The Seven Character Types of Vladimir Propp The villain:  Locked in a constant struggle with the hero, often trying to harm princess.  The donor:  Gives the hero an object or a piece of information that helps them prepare for wha...

Choose a genre Outline the repertoire of generic elements (include exactly what it is that makes it the genre it is) Give examples of typical products from this genre How has the genre achieved repetition and difference? Give examples Chart the genres historical development (its popularity, its changing identity/hybridity) Genre: Rom-Com (Romantic Comedy) Repertoire of generic elements - Themes - Love at first sight, Three's company, fighting obvious attraction, lighthearted, humorous plot lines centred on romantic ideals, Love finds a way, fairytale happy ending, young and likeable couples that overcome obstacles to be together, wanting someone you cant have/be with, fantasy Character types - Girl/Boy next door, bad boy, gentleman, heartthrob, supporting friend, bestfriends, swarn enemies, working woman, conspirators (fake relationship that eventually becomes real)  Style - Fairytale, wedding bells, magic spell, secrets and lies, the ...