Galaxy

Question 1

Todorov

Answer 1

• Equilibrium is represented through the bus ride as everything is going as planned and they will eventually reach their destination
• Disequilibrium is expressed through the incident with the fruit and vegetables that have dropped in front of the bus, delaying the bus from reaching its destination
• New Equilibrium is created when the man offers Audrey Hepburn a ride to her stop, to which she accepts whilst enjoying a galaxy chocolate bar

Question 2

Propp

Answer 2

• Hero: fake chauffeur
• Villain: fruit stall holder/fruit that fell on the floor
• Princess: Audrey Hepburn
• Dispatcher: Bus driver

Question 3

Mise-en-scene

Question 4

Intertextuality

Answer 4

• Hepburn references Hollywood glamour
• Set in Italy references her famous film ‘Roman Holiday’
• The non-diegetic song ‘Moon River’ references her most famous film ‘Breakfast at Tiffanys’

Question 5

Semiotic code - Gender

Answer 5

• Clear signs that Audrey is in control
• An empowering feminine lead
• The implied romance between the driver and Audrey will interest females

Question 6

Semiotic code - Culture

Answer 6

• Hepburn is a symbol of classic feminine beauty and nostalgia
• She represents the ‘golden times’

Question 7

Semiotic code - Language

Answer 7

‘Why have cotton when you can have silk?’ - slogan
- luxury/ superior product

Question 8

Semiotic code - Visual

Answer 8

• Chocolate is a symbol of luxury and pleasure
• Driver in luxury car links to the luxury product
• Implies social standing and wealth

Question 9

Stereotype - Place Italy

Answer 9

• Classic Mediterranean hilltop sunny village setting
• Beautiful buildings
• Chaotic/disorganised/romantic market

Question 10

Stereotype - Celebrity Audrey Hepburn

Answer 10

• Immaculately presented
• Charming and loved by everyone

Question 11

Stereotype - Product Galaxy chocolate

Answer 11

• Luxury product
• Makes you feel calm and relaxed
• Its irresistible

Question 12

Stereotype - Time 1950s

Answer 12

• Friendly simple times
• Slow pace of life

Question 13

Stereotype - Masculinity and femininity

Answer 13

• Women: feminine,flirtatious,trusting,damsel in distress,princess
• Men: working and heroes

Question 14

Stereotype - Class

Answer 14

• No specific class
• Seems very inclusive

Question 15

Stereotype - Age

Answer 15

• All ages represented
• Central characters are young and attractive

Question 16

Reality - Place Italy

Answer 16

• Only shows the idealistic version of Italy and culture
• Why have the poorer locations been excluded?

Question 17

Reality - Celebrity Audrey Hepburn

Answer 17

• Audrey was not always perfect
• Stars were shown this way but its not always the case

Question 18

Reality - Product Galaxy chocolate

Answer 18

• Chocolate doesn’t make you feel relaxed and calm
• Why did they need to show it in this way

Question 19

Reality - Time 1950s

Answer 19

• Actual 1950s was not always like this
• There was racism and sexism

Question 20

Reality - Masculinity and femininity

Answer 20

google thus leila

Question 21

Reality - Class

Answer 21

• Classism existed

Question 22

Reality - Age

Answer 22

• Emphasis on young attractive people