Monarch of the Glen age representation

Representation of age answer:

This clip of Monarch of the Glen represents age, the main characters are stereotyped. The adult, Paul, is the stereotypical the man in charge, responsible and strong. The teacher, is stereotyped as an elderly, traditional and wise man. The elderly woman, is represented as frail/weak, vulnerable and has no power. The youth in this clip are represented by the main character, Amy, and the boy, who is firstly seen sweeping. The boy is represented as responsible, so challenges the stereotype of youth, of being irresponsible. Whereas Amy, is shown to be alive, reckless, irresponsible and rebellious.

The first shot shown, is a medium long shot, this is used to show the heterosexual adult, holding heavy tools. In this shot only adults are seen to be holding tools, because the focus is mainly on Paul, he has the most control, strength and power. He is shown to be working, so he is responsible to earn fr his family. The next shots are located in the back garden area of the manor house, rather than close to the lake. Because Paul has the most power, shown my the tracking shot, he could own the house, sowing most of the other characters either work for him, or are related.

The boy seen in the medium shot, is sweeping up dirt, which challenges the irresponsible stereotype. Because he is being responsible and mature, by having a job. This shot also introduces the audience to Amy, she as well as the boy is wearing a casual and laid back costume, reinforcing the stereotype of youth being too relaxed and lazy. Amy seems concerned in this shot shown by her dialogue, ' Can I talk to you?', this is shown by an over the shoulder shot. This implies Amy feels guilty about something, which also challenges the stereotype that the youth are reckless and do not care about much. Paul now re enters the scene, again packing away tools, reinforces that adults are responsible. He then ask Amy if she can drive, she lies and says she can, this is irresponsible and reckless, therefor reinforcing the stereotype.

Amy turns on the ignition of the car, foley is used to create this diegetic sound. The start to the engine, informs the audience she is about to do something bad, causing conflict. She then crashes, foley sound is used again to show she has crashed. This non diegetic sound, prompts the other characters to run to her, this shot is very fast paced. The teacher is then represented in a suit and tie, showing he has an important profession, but also showing is traditional and from an older generation, reinforcing the elderly wise and traditional stereotype. The teachers dialogue is shouted, because he is trying to show his authority and control. He has authority and control of Amy, because the spacing between Paul, the boy and the elderly woman, reduces, because she is scared. Also when the crash was firstly shown, it was shown through a high angle, showing she did not have any power. This challengers the stereotype, than the youth have more power over the elderly, but he is a teacher who gives order and usually has power over the youth.

Paul held the prop, brandy, pouring it for the teacher. Elderly people usually drink brandy, it is traditional and old fashioned, reinforcing the stereotype. Shot reverse shot is used, to show the conversation between them, Paul is shown taller, showing he has more power. Paul then grabs Amy's arm, in an aggressive manner. Showing he has control and power of her. She shouts and say's ' I hate you ', as she runs out. The hateful behavior, reinforces the stereotype of the youth being rebellious. She said this because, the adult gave orders, because he has more control over her.  

A cut is then made, to show the next shot, a medium shot. Props such as drills and pieces of wood, are carried, buy adults, again reinforcing that stereotype. The soundtrack throughout is relaxed, but at this point is is quicker fitting with the faster pace of movement. The soundtrack is slightly humorous as well, with the raised pitch of sound. The lighting is also high key, showing that the adults are happy and have control. Also shown by the rainbow. 

The soundtrack in the next few shots, slows down, and creates a sad feel. Which fits with the shots, as Amy leaves, the soundtrack reinforces the sympathy created. Amy sets down a prop, a teddy bear, showing she feels responsible and sad she has to leave, what seems like younger children. After she leaves the elderly woman see's Amy has gone. The medium shot, shows the elderly woman run, the fast pace challenges the stereotype that elderly people are frail and weak.

The last shots, a long shot, shows the woman running to Paul. Meanwhile he is in control of another adult. She runs to Paul, which shows she is vulnerable and cannot deal with problems, but an Adult, Paul, can, because he is more responsible and has power. 

This clip from Monarch of the Glen is mostly reinforcing the stereotypes of age. But occasionally, challenging so the audience will relate, and therefor more people will watch, such as the youth. The youth and adults are opposites, because the youth are not seen to have as much power as the adults. This is because of the behavior and costumes of the youth, in the clip. Monarch of the Glen has a negative representation of age, because it excludes the youth and the elderly from any control or power. Because of their costume and behavior.

This clip has been made to reinforce these stereotypes of age, in society. This is because, the people who make TV drama's are adults, so they want these ideology to carry on, for their own benefit. So they can continue to have the most power in society.