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"I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way" - Jessica Rabbit (Who Framed Roger Rabbit - 1988) Introduction - This essay will examine the generic stereotypes, storylines and characteristics along with the exploration of existing heroes and villains in the action/crime genre, 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. 1)  Historical development of heroism and villainy Heroes and villains have always existed, even before the invention of film and television. Heroes and villains commonly took place in stories (e.g shakespeare) but also long before. Example  - (Iago - Othello / Lady Macbeth - Macbeth / Juliet Capulet - Romeo and Juliet) Quote  - "Tales o...

1) Give 3 examples of the use of action codes are used the film Skyfall and explain how these help to tell the story. (3 marks) - The relationship between M and James Bond - When M finds out that Bond had been shot (the thought of him being killed) connotations of M being upset are shown, as she turns to look out of the window in sadness - Silva's sexuality - When Bond is captured, Silva showing suggestive connotations of him being gay,  this being shown through Silva stroking Bond's leg, along with caressing his face and chin. - The relationship between James Bond and Moneypenny - Throughout the film suggestive romantic behaviour is shown through their encounters and work together. One aspect in which this is shown is through a scene towards the end of the film when Bond says "I feel safer now" as Moneypenny appears. Just after this scene Moneypenny reveals her name as throughout the film they had never been formally introduced. 2) Give 3 examples of the use of ...