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Q. Describe and analyze specific representations of one of these archetypes in a variety of films mentioned below. In analysis, consider how the historical, social and political context of each film influenced the representation of the archetypal character.

1) Focus on topic:

a) Choose one of the following archetypes:

? the femme fatale (a female version of the villain archetype),

? working mothers (a variation of the mother/maternal archetype),

? rebellious daughters (a variation of the rebel archetype), and

? female action heroes.

b) Identify specific representations (examples) of the archetype you have chosen in three different films. Choose one example (at least) from one of the films we have watched in the course so far (Mildred Pierce, Imitation of Life, Foxy Brown). Choose two more examples from films you have watched outside this course. Try to select three examples of the archetype from films made in different time periods and/or films made in different countries/cultural contexts.

2) Write a report analyzing the three examples of the archetype you have chosen to focus on. Divide your report into the following sections:

Q2. Explain and Introduce the characteristics of the archetype  chosen. In other words, how do you recognize examples of this archetype when you see them in films? Describe the

? physical characteristics 

behaviours/actions 

? strengths and weakness

 ? obstacles/challenges

 ? other relevant features of social identity - e.g. race, gender expression, ability/disability, socio-economic status/class, sexuality that are associated with the archetype you have chosen.  do not need to address all of the criteria listed above in your description; include the information that is most relevant to the archetype you have chosen.