MALES
- Men are represented as having more of an active and less emotional role to women, they usually take on positions as the main character or team leader.
- Men are portrayed as courageous and independant as well mentaly stable.
- More often than not they will be powerful in physique and usually they will be able to put up a fight.
- Ethnically there has been an increase of afro-carribean protagonists, however the main protagonist will usually be white and in his mid 30's. A prime example of this would be Pulp Fiction; where most of the main characters are in their 30's.
- A males physique aids in showing them as a hero. Often to appeal to straight women and gay men, the physique will be displayed to create sexual nature.
FEMALES
- Women are portrayed differently to men; however this often depends on their age.
- Older women will often be carers or mothers, with a seductive appeal whereas younger more attractive women will be pure and vulnerable
- Very often women will be very reliant on men in these types of films; and allow themselves to become submissive.
- Judging from personal experience, women in thrillers are always in good shape and very attractive in order to attract a male audience.
- It can be noted that most female protagonists play a masculine role.
- Female characters are usually the 'screaming victim'.
- 'The Silence of The Lambs', portrays Clarice Starling, the main character as rather ruthless and masculine.
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