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Sitcom - Characterisation. Learning Objectives:. To understand how characters are created in a sitcom. Characters in Sitcoms usually consists of . Main characters Supporting/Stock characters Both are usually: Stereotypes Archetypes.

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  1. Sitcom - Characterisation Learning Objectives: To understand how characters are created in a sitcom.

  2. Characters in Sitcoms usually consists of ... • Main characters • Supporting/Stock characters Both are usually: • Stereotypes • Archetypes

  3. A Stereotype is simplified view or opinion about a group of people. EXAMPLES: All Australians wrestle crocodiles All English people drink tea All Evil people wear black All Good people wear white All Teenagers carry knives • An Archetype is the fictional perfect example of a stereotype.

  4. Media texts such as sitcoms both: • USE stereotypes/archetypes to help us understand characters • SUPPORT stereotypes/archetypes by using them again and again. Why are stereotypes and archetypes used?

  5. Sitcom Archetypes • The Square • Often protagonist • Most “Normal” Character • May still be funny but keeps the story realistic • The Wisecracker • Always has something to say • Makes a joke out of anything • May annoy or irritate some other characters

  6. Sitcom Archetypes • The Bully • Not usually mean but very rude • Will pick on weaker characters • Often wound up by the wisecracker • The Precocious – • “The Cute Kid” • Always friendly • Designed to make the audience go “Awwwww”

  7. Sitcom Archetypes • The Dork • A Hollywood Nerd/Geek. • May not look geeky but is much more so than the other characters • The Goofball • Wild and crazy • Does the unexpected • Social misfit • Usually has a “heart of gold”

  8. Sitcom Archetypes • The Stick • Uptight and loves rules • Spends most of their time getting angry when rules are broken • The Sage • Older character • Provides advice to others • Usually not part of main plots

  9. Task 1 • Watch the start of an episode of Friendsand identify each characters Archetype. • Give at least TWOexamples of how this character is represented as their archetype.

  10. Homework: • Use the internet to find an example of a sitcom character who you can identify the archetype of. • Give information on one PowerPoint slide including their: • Picture • Name • Sitcom they are on • Archetype • Important representations that let us know what kind of person they are.

  11. Homework Example: Sitcom Archetype Case Study: Name: Bender Sitcom:Futurama Archetype: Bully/Wisecracker Representations: • Always makes a joke out of every situation • Is very selfish and only ever looks after his own needs • Destroys things and offends other characters • In this picture he is scowling and is often angry

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