Question 3: Representation

This is the final question for Section A, based on the Action Adventure clip. The first part of the question is always the same but the areas of representation are chosen to fit with the clip. You are given bullet points to help guide you so make sure you read them carefully. They are designed to help you look at the representation of the main groups featured in the clip.
Task: Looking again at the James Bond extract, read through the Q3 and the examiner tips. Attempt to write your answer in your book.
Discuss the representations in the extract.
Refer to stereotypes in your answer.
Use examples from the extract.
You may consider the representation of:

• gender
• race and nationality
• Istanbul and London
• criminals
• heroes

Some tips from the examiners:

Some of these seem harder than others to discuss, but you only need to explore one in detail or three more broadly. Make sure you use the term stereotyping within your answer to gain more than a level 2 mark. However, you must show that you understand the concept of stereotypes by demonstrating your knowledge in your answer so avoid simply using the term without any examples. Name the stereotype clearly so it does not come across as simply your own opinion.
The best answers for the Bond extract textual analysis question discussed the anti-stereotypical representation of women, especially M’s position of power and Eve’s active involvement in the conflict. Successful candidates were able to identify the gender stereotyping when Bond grabs the wheel from Eve. Many answers discussed the ambiguity in the representations, such as M being authoritative and unsentimental and Eve having agency yet both still not taking a full part in the violence.
You could also discuss the contrast of professional London and chaotic under-developed Istanbul without lots of experience of the two places. There are lots of images and sounds that could exemplify what you mean.