Doctor Who - LIAR
1) How can we apply narrative theories to this episode of Doctor Who ? Todorov's Equilibrium: Propp's character theory: Barthes's enigma and action codes: Levi-Strauss's binary opposition: 2) In your opinion, what is the most important scene in the episode and why? 3) What genre is An Unearthly Child and how can you tell? Make specific reference to aspects of the episode. 4) How does An Unearthly Child reflect the social and historical contexts of the 1960s? Representations 1) What stereotypes of men are reinforced and subverted in Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child? How? The Physical Hero/Protector (Ian Chesterton): Ian conforms to the traditional masculine role of the era—strong, rational, and action-oriented 2) What stereotypes of women/girls are reinforced and subverted in Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child? How? 3) How do the representations of young people and old people in An Unearthly Child reflect the social a...