Tuesday, 7 March 2017

Doc Martin - Regionalism

Notes:
Camera:
- camera shot looks up to Doc and down to the others. - showing the higher class and more intelligence of the region Doc is from and looking down showing the lack of knowledge and the way Doc looks down on them


Answer:
The use of the camera shows regionalism throughout this clip of Doc Martin. Firstly, throughout the clip when narrative is shown the camera shot looks up to Doc Martin and down on the other people, who are all from this region. This shows how the regionalism of Doc Martin is of a higher class and more intelligence then the region he has gone to as the camera looks down on them showing a lack of intelligence of the people from that specific region.


The use of sound shows regionalism throughout the clip of Doc Martin. One way this is shown is firstly the narrative shows this as the older man from this region uses basic words and doesn't over complicate what he is saying which also shows the region is of lower intelligence and lower class as higher education was minimal and they went straight into work. However, this is subverted as the mans son who also work with him uses intellectual, intelligent works when quoted 'literary reference' for then his father to question what he is saying. This goes against the stereotype of this region as it can be seen for him to be highly intelligent compared to the other characters in this clip from the same region.


The use of mise en scene shows regionalism throughout this clip. One reason it shows this is the costume of the characters. Doc Martin is dressed in a smart suit whereas the other people are dressed in dirty, worn work clothes. This shows regionalism as Doc Martin has a high class, important job so therefore has to look smart which shows what most people from the region he is from dress and that they mostly have important roles/jobs. This goes against the others as they can be seen to have working class jobs where not alot of knowledge and intelligence is needed showing the lower/working class of the region it is set and where they are from. 
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