Media language and representation

Cards (29)

  • What is the title of the first episode of the series discussed?
    Luther
  • When was the first episode of Luther broadcast?
    May 2010
  • What genre does Luther belong to?
    Police procedural crime drama
  • Who produced and distributed Luther?
    BBC Drama and BBC Studios
  • Who created and wrote the series Luther?
    Neil Cross
  • What character inspired Neil Cross when creating Luther?
    Sherlock Holmes and Columbo
  • How many series of Luther have been produced?
    5 series
  • What does the urban setting of Luther connote?
    Realism with intertextual references
  • How does Zoe's office setting reflect her character?
    It suggests her intelligence and importance
  • What does the dark and claustrophobic setting of Luther's workplace suggest?
    His troubled persona
  • How does Alice's initial setting mislead the audience?
    It portrays her as a victim
  • What does Alice's flat signify later in the narrative?
    Her power and control
  • What do the clothing codes of Alice suggest?
    Intertextual links with femme fatale
  • How does Luther's clothing reflect his character?
    It suggests he is a maverick
  • What do Luther's gestures and expressions convey?
    His inability to control emotions
  • What does Alice's gesture of putting her arm around Zoe signify?
    Her need to control
  • How do technical codes like camera shots contribute to the narrative?
    They communicate messages without dialogue
  • What is the purpose of close-ups in Luther?
    To establish tension and relationships
  • What do binary oppositions in crime dramas represent?
    Good vs evil and hero vs villain
  • What is a common narrative structure in crime dramas?
    A linear structure from disruption to resolution
  • What role do action codes play in the narrative of Luther?
    They set in motion elements of the narrative
  • How does Propp's theory apply to Luther's narrative?

    Characters influence the narrative through actions
  • What dual roles does Luther embody according to the narrative theory?

    Hero and anti-hero
  • How does Alice's character challenge typical representations?
    She transforms from victim to manipulative antagonist
  • What does Zoe's character represent in terms of power?
    She is both vulnerable and powerful
  • How does Teller's character reflect changes in women's roles?
    She drives the narrative forward
  • What are the key elements of media language in Luther?
    • Settings and location
    • Visual codes (clothing, gestures)
    • Technical codes (camera shots, angles)
    • Genre conventions
    • Narrative structure
  • How does Luther challenge stereotypical representations in media?
    • Luther as a black detective
    • Zoe as a mixed-race human rights lawyer
    • Complex portrayals of masculinity and femininity
  • What themes are addressed through the representations in Luther?
    • Ethnicity and diversity
    • Masculinity and power dynamics
    • Feminist perspectives on female characters