Gladiator 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? Media StudiesScottish HighersSQA Created by: Beth ProphetCreated on: 02-01-13 13:08 Signs Ring on Maximus's finger - shows that he is devoted to his wife(marriage) The Children laughing - shows his son is always on his mind The change in the way Commodus looks as the movie progresses shows an increase on how 'mental' he is turning (whiter face, darker eyes) 1 of 8 Technical Codes Caption at the beginning of the movie - gives you a background on where the movie is set. Captions when entering Zucchabar shows where Maximus is heading off too. When Maximus falls asleep in Spain and wakes up in Zucchabar it fades into black as if he is sleeping. 2 of 8 Cultural Codes Snow and Robins in winter shows that Germany is cold and like Winter The sun shows that it's sunny and that there is a change in weather conditions. The Romans are dressed in uniform The Gladiators are tall, tanned and muscly. 3 of 8 Denotation and Connotation The ring on Maximus's finger shows of his devotion to his wife and Marriage The Red Robin is associated with Winter and Christmas Wearing his wedding ring and the focus on it shows his commitment to his marriage Robins only appear throughout Winter therefore it must be winter when a Robin is shown. 4 of 8 Anchorage Fast music through Maximus's journey heading to Spain shows of the rush he is in to get there. There are bright colours when Maximus dies and finally gets back to his family There is a typical genre of music playing when Maximus reaches Zucchabar The Captions at the beginning of the movie help set the scene. 5 of 8 Conventions The genre is an action/thriller with slight specks of romance briefly between Maximus and his wife There are obvious shows of Genre throughout the film 6 of 8 Motivation The marriage and devotion - adds some reality to the film The conotations give some background on the movie 7 of 8 Narrative The story is told from Maximus' point of view showing mainly his thoughts and feelings The story is given from Maximus's perspective The film is a disruption from the life Maximus used to and now wants to live but is now living a life he doesn't want to be living. 8 of 8
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