Genre Analysis Of Pan’s Labyrinth

Class Analysis:-


Reflection On Genre Analysis –

Similarities:-
  • There are clear similarities between the conventional characters with similar conventions such as the villains, sidekicks and wise older characters.
  • There are clear similarities between the conventional conflicts and themes such as the characters journey and a clear divide between good and evil.
  • There are clear similarities between the conventional events and scenes such as chase and battle scenes, ending with the main characters sacrifice.
  • There are clear similarities between the conventional props and objects such as swords, armour and magic, with conventional props like a mystical tree.
  • There are clear similarities between the conventional story, such as the main character taking upon a quest in where they are victorious.
Differences:-
  • There are clear differences between the conventional characters such as the wise character being a role model for the character, as the faun is not a good influence.
  • There are clear differences between the conventional conflicts and themes such asĀ Ofilia not self-discovering her destiny more is told by the faun.
  • There are clear differences between the conventional events and scenes such as the audience not expecting the ending, or how it happens.
  • There are clear differences between the conventional iconography such as saws in which the professor uses to amputate a leg, as you don’t expect it
  • There are clear differences between the conventional storylines such as the main character completely dying and not be resurrected.

Pans also includes themes and archetypes drawn from the war genre. Such as the battle & war scenes to outline the surroundings these character are in.

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