Steve Neale

• What genres are used in Peaky Blinders?


  Hybrid genres such as Gangster, Western and Historical.
• How is the main genre of gangster used in Peaky Blinders?


  -The protagonist is an anti-hero using Intelligence and Violence.

  -Use of a law-maker as an Antagonist convention.
• Name 3 points of how the Western genre is used in Peaky Blinders?


  -Guns and weapons such as Danny's shooting and when he shoots the Italian cafe owner.

  -Silent hero archetype for Tommy.
• How is Repetition used in Peaky blinders?


  -The main character is seen as the hero.

  -The typical gangster being the main character who carries the whole series.
• State 2 points of how the Historical genre is used in Peaky Blinders

  -Set in the Industrial Revolution.

  -Lavish, historically accurate sets and costumes.