Monday, 26 January 2015

Practise on Disability - Coming Down The Mountain

Stereotypes

  • Down Syndrome person has no boundaries
  • Wide angle shot used to show that brother with Disability is smaller and hunched
  • Ill fitting clothes for boy with Down Syndrome (not aware of his appearance)
  • Says childish things, "I eat a bag of Crisps and watch Star Wars"
  • Framing shows that older brother is protective of younger brother
  • Older brother in some cases tries to act more parent-like
  • Down Syndrome boy can be seen as helpless and defensive
Counter Stereotypes:
  • Disabled person is sexualised
  • In some cases the boy with Down Syndrome possesses more maturity than his older brother who is not disabled
  • Older brother is open about conversation over sex

  • Shot reverse show shows older brother is in shock from inappropriate question
  • Wide angles show shows older brother is bigger and more protective while the younger brother with Down Syndrome is smaller and his gait is hunched
  • Disabled brother is portrayed in a brighter light 
  • Combination of close up and older brother opening his eyes shows that the power shift has been changed and the older brother has been found out for lying

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