The Subordinate Strange "Savage" versus the Superior Success Seeker.
The analysis of this paper will involve dissecting the pilot episode of the television series The Lost World which screened as an hour and a half movie entitled The Beginning (see page ). This analysis will include how various issues are represented in the movie and what they say about the "other" verse what they depict about the maker and their own culture seen through the films audio and visual codes. This will therefore involve the definition and exploration into the film's context, gender, race, stereotypes, objectification, authority, autonomy, agency, roles, binary oppositions, space, time, the exotic, cultural and social significance, identity and boundary. It's important to note that many of these issues are interconnected, and they will be illustrated by examples from the text of the movie. .
For the above to be examined, the attention must first turn to what the literature says on the named issues. This literature analysis will also include a depiction of the mass media and its powers of persuasion, the portrayal of Western ideology, and the establishment of the characters and context in which the movie takes place. My argument will follow that even though this film was made in 1999 (based on the book in 1912 by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle); it depicts a colonialist ideology, Western superiority and subjugation of the "other". Ideology in this sense implying " a system of though, belief, ideas and values of a particular group of people or society" or culture, this is seen in regard to how this group interprets reality (Media studies, volume 1, page 313). A group's ideology can thus be a very powerful force to contend with, as such the media can utilise ideological power (i.e. power over ideas and beliefs- H&H page 634) to influence the audience member's way of thinking about a certain group of people or non-westerners.
Separating all embryos into five groups before they are even "born" forms the caste system that separates superiors and inferiors in this new world. ... The government clearly believes that the individual should subordinate to the group for the good of society. ... A quote that supports this is telling the Savage, "Of course [Othello is better than those feelies]. ...
This outdated misconception is what has kept women from having the same opportunities for success that men have had. ... Boys got to concentrate on their education, along with their success, while women were taught to do chores around the house, take care of younger children, and look pretty to please their husbands. ... This idea that men are the superior sex was even taught by the world renowned, greek philosopher, Aristotle. ... Being involved in politics and other higher decision making roles have always been considered to be too much for the delicate, subordinate female temperament. ......
The Japanese have a difficulty of saying "no " to someone, or to superiors (Alston and Takei, 2005). Employees have more respect for their superiors. ... Masculinity indicates that the society will be driven by competition, achievement and success. Both Japan and U.S seem to have a high score on this dimension due to competition, success and achievement in their society (Jandt, FE 2007). ... Americans tend to show success by an individual is the greatest motivator in American society. ...
It was time for Savage's first air mission brief. ... Savage retorts, "Lean on somebody?" ... Throughout the movie Savage constantly makes it absolutely clear to the squadron that no one individual's well being will be placed ahead of the entire team and the success of the team. ... After several missions, marked by a remarkable turnaround in success, the men eventually came to respect General Savage and his methods of leadership. ... Having a vision that is real is paramount to a charismatic leader's success. ...
It is very necessary for people who are interested in China or want (intend) to be (achieve) success in China to require an understanding (attain understandings) of its (the) unique Chinese culture. ... Power distance reflects the willingness of subordinates to depend on the decisions and instructions of their superiors. ... A pyramid system may show relationship between leaders and subordinates. ... (Consequently, Chinese people are triggered to work significantly by authorities, because decisions are made within leadership level and subordinates have to execute the decisions without question...
The first clashes between the natives and the Europeans occurred as a result of this difference, which was also well connected to the superiority that Europeans conserved as a feeling toward the Native Americans. ... The concept of darkness versus the lightness (particularly when contrasting the red-hued skins of the Indians with the white skins of the Europeans), was at the center of the settlers thoughts. So, right from the beginning, the "Europeans held views that would have encouraged them to look down upon the Indians and to assume superiority over them." ... It has already been identi...
Femininity versus Masculinity In order to live in a well and diverse life in today's society, one cannot argue that treating people as equals is the right thing to do. ... Although McCord supported the subordination of women to men as a "natural" order similar to the subordination of slaves to masters, she believes in women right to do thing's men do. ... (p. 314) This quote showed that Louisa Cheves McCord believes men are superior to women. ... Femininity versus masculinity was the topic for these three women. ... In all aspects, we learn that men were and still are t...
"Throughout out history many Americans looked upon outsiders as strange, inferior, or potentially disloyal."" ... The prejudiced ideas about subordinate ethnic groups often led to racism as feelings of hate got stronger. ... In their opinion, colored people may get in the way of their success and dominance, which they thought was rightfully theirs. They regarded themselves as superior because they had wealth and power and the other groups (people of color) became subordinate. After a while, people started to accept the fact that they were either superior or inferior. ...
Subordinates who exceed their targets might experience a sense of satisfaction in their achievements, and the causes of success can be isolated, analyzed, and applied else. ... g) Superior and subordinates are obliged to communicate. ... To be a superior, he is older than the subordinates in the Chinese company. Therefore, the younger subordinates always respect the elder superior. ... The subordinates" duties are just follow superiors" instructions. ...
