4.1 Representation 30 minute timed essay answer.

In the trailer for insidious we can see how different people have been represented in different ways.

Firstly, we can see how Clovers theory of post-feminism and misogynist are presented through the trailer. Post-feminism is represented as both the male and female characters get a roughly equal share of scenes in the trailer as most of the time there together and also have an equal amount of solo scenes. However, we can also see misogynistic values represented through the male characters. The main way this is done is by having the main male character as the most powerful character. This is also done by them having the demon as a male who is trying to mostly target the woman. We can also see this as they have decided to make there child a boy. This represents misogynistic values by having the mum outnumbered by males.

Secondly, we also see how the other is represented in the trailer. Even though we don't see too much of a physical aspect of the demon we start to understand through the trailer how he's different, such as when we see the rather large blooded hand print of the sons bed sheet. We can also see this in the trailer when the shadowy figure of the demon is seen in the corner of the sons bedroom with rather long arms.

Furthermore, we see the representation between good and evil constantly throughout the trailer. We see how the main male and female characters are both trying to fight against the demon that has possessed there son, even though they don't realise it at first. (30 minute mark). We can see how the demon starts to win the battle of good versus evil as the protagonist have to bring in more people in order to help them find out how to bring there son back.

Finally, we can also see how Charles Derry's theory of hauntings and demonic possessions presented throughout the trailer. The main way his theory is presented is through the protagonists. Throughout the trailer we see how they are confused and scared about what's happening in there house. By doing this it plays on the audiences fear of the unknown and by showing them how evil exists in the world. By making the possession and haunting as realistic as possible it makes the audience think about if it could actually happen to them.