In this essay, I will evaluate whether or not this perception of the characterized man is based on widely held misperception or actually corresponding with the empirical description of the ordinary affluent British stereotype. I will compare this development as a result of social envy, to the depiction of Gordon and Serena in Tanya Ronders ecocritical drama "F*ck the Polar Bears".
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- INTRODUCTION
- THEORETICAL PART
- STEREOTYPE AND PREJUDICE
- COMMON STEREOTYPING OF CHARACTERS IN DRAMA.
- AFFLUENT BRITAIN AND SOCIAL ENVY
- PRACTICAL PART
- OVERVIEW: F*CK THE POLAR BEARS..
- STEREOTYPICAL DEPICTION IN ACT I
- CONCLUSION.
- WORKS CITED
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay examines the depiction of affluent Britons in Tanya Ronder's ecocritical drama "F*ck the Polar Bears" to determine whether this portrayal aligns with real-world stereotypes or is based on misperceptions. The essay explores the role of social envy in shaping these stereotypes and investigates the importance of recognizing and understanding the use of stereotyping in dramatic works.
- The nature of stereotypes and their distinction from prejudice.
- The role of stereotypes in drama and their impact on audience perception.
- The stereotype of affluent Britons and the influence of social envy.
- Tanya Ronder's use of stereotyping in "F*ck the Polar Bears" and its implications.
- The potential dangers of distorted social conceptions in drama.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The essay begins by exploring the theoretical foundation of stereotypes and their relationship to prejudice. It analyzes the use of stereotypes in drama, particularly in creating character types and influencing audience perception. The essay then examines the stereotype of affluent Britons and the role of social envy in shaping this perception. This theoretical groundwork lays the foundation for analyzing the play "F*ck the Polar Bears." The essay then examines the play itself, focusing on the stereotyping of characters in Act I, particularly Gordon and Serena, and Ronder's strategy for incorporating this social issue into the narrative.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This essay focuses on the interplay between stereotypes, prejudice, and social envy, particularly as they are reflected in contemporary drama. It examines the use of stereotypes in "F*ck the Polar Bears" and their impact on audience perception. Key concepts include stereotyping in drama, affluent British stereotypes, social envy, and ecocritical drama.
- Quote paper
- Luca Behringer (Author), 2020, The Stereotypical Depiction of Affluent Britain in Tanya Ronder's "F*ck the Polar Bears", Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/979765
