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  His Dark Materials: LIAR Language and close-textual analysis 1) How does His Dark Materials fit the conventions of the fantasy TV genre? His Dark Materials fits into the conventions of the fantasy genre when Lyra's daemon is talking and has the ability to change animals which shows how its a fantasy theme.  2) Applying Propp's character theory, what character roles do some of the main characters in His Dark Materials fit into?  Mrs Coulter is presented as the female leader which subverts the idea men have more control. She is seen as the villain who is trying to look for her daughter and treats people harshly.  Lyra is seen as the hero who explores different worlds while the boy Will is showed as being the helper however possibly as a villain when Lyra grows suspicion he killed someone.  3) What enigma and action codes (Barthes) can you find in His Dark Materials?  Enigma codes used is un answered questions such as ' who are the spectres ? ' which encoura...

 Magazines and Music Video Assessment LR: WWW: Good focus on celebrity presentation. EBI: For Q5 consider connections audience can make through music videos Q1: 2/2 Q2: 6/12 Q3: 4/6 Q4: 3/3 Q5 :2/6 Three connotations from Q2: Type of typography (serif ) which is classy and elegant The central image of Emma Weymouth wearing a ballgown which shows her luxury and wealth Emma Weymouth who is mixed race suggest how the magazine is moving with time.                             Three ways celebrities are presented Q3:             Celebrities are presented as important and desirable – this is the latest gossip that readers have to know about.  Harry and Meghan feature prominently – the ultimate celebrity couple for Heat combining British Royalty with American actress.  Female celebrities feature more prominently than male – perhaps reinforces gender stereotypes regarding ...