How do props contribute to genre
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How do props contribute to genre?
By Jack Jackson
Definition
• “A small object such as a book, weapon etc, used by actors in a play or film”
• Examples could possibly be the wands used in harry potter, or the shield in Captain America.
What effects do they have
• Using a prop emphasizes the reality of the motion picture • They make it seem more real as there are actually being used
as part of the plot of the film. • It allows the audience to escape from their lives more as there
are solid symbols of the genre and represent the whole basis of the genre.
Genre
• If they are used in many productions of a specific genre, they will be clearly recognised with that genre such as a bloody knife relates to the genre of horror as it has been used as a murder weapon in such films as “scream” and “phsyco”.
• As well as being recognised through the genre it also can be recognised by the character that uses it. Such as Jack sparrow and his magical compass.
Meanings
• The props hold meanings which are then transferred to the audience.
• A weapon such as a knife or gun could symbolise a repressed upbringing for the antagonist and is using violence to portray this.
• It also may imply a character may hold power over certain characters, which are signified by the props. For example a crown could symbolise a character with power like a king.