The Western A Genre Study. Beginning Conflict between settlers moving west and the frontier Civilization – East Lawlessness - West.

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The Western A Genre Study

Beginning Conflict between settlers moving west and the frontier Civilization – East Lawlessness - West

Themes Whites’ mission was to settle the West. Native Americans were seen as primitive and / or savage. Strong racism toward the Native Americans – Things said about them – How they and their culture were shown – White actors playing NAs (with shoe polish on faces to make them look “darker”)

Iconography Images / items / ideas that happen throughout a genre They may be slightly different from film to film, but the basic idea is the same.

Examples Covered wagon Railroad Schoolhouse and church Settlers’ starched dress / Sunday suits Indians’ tribal clothing Cowboys jeans and Stetson hats

Stagecoach

High Noon

Wyatt Earp

Star Wars

Blade Runner

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