Melodrama Stock Characters
The task was to pick three different melodrama stock characters and the most important ones to the melodramatic stories, the villain, the hero and the damsel in distress. The following are the images that I took of me dressing up as my three chosen characters.They are in black and white filter due to these type of films being made without color.
In the above picture, this is the damsel in distress. The damsel in distress's personality is usually one of innocence, she is also demure and lady like which I have done in the picture. She looks innocent with her wide-eyed look. For the pose, I have put one hand on my hip and put my other arm on my forehead to show that the damsel in distress is in need of help due to the villain's cunning plans. I am wearing a dress and let my hair down to show that the damsel is lady like.
In this picture, I use a villain's signature cloaks to shield a bit of my face. A villain's personality is evil and they are often portrayed as people that are sly and manipulative. In most melodrama scenes, the villain has a moustache which is shown in the above picture. They also usually have top hats which I have worn. For my pose, I bend down and use my cloak to signify that the villain is cunning and manipulative.
The Damsel in Distress
In the above picture, this is the damsel in distress. The damsel in distress's personality is usually one of innocence, she is also demure and lady like which I have done in the picture. She looks innocent with her wide-eyed look. For the pose, I have put one hand on my hip and put my other arm on my forehead to show that the damsel in distress is in need of help due to the villain's cunning plans. I am wearing a dress and let my hair down to show that the damsel is lady like.
The Villain
The Hero
This is the hero, their personality is one of bravery, courageousness, and strength. They are most commonly dashingly handsome and romantic which is why the damsel in distress always falls in love with them. The pose that I have struck is one that resembles strength and sense of pride, as to show he will always be there to save the day. There is not a very specific costume for the hero but one of the main ones used in old movies is one in a sleek suit. One leg is in front of the other and my arms are behind me to puff out my chest to show how courageous and brave the hero is.
Great job. Don't forget that it's not just the outfit that makes the character. There are facial expression and body gestures that also enhance melodrama characters.
ReplyDeleteCriterion:
A) 8
B) 8
D) 8