1. Below are two examples of stereotyped characters used in the film to create humour. Identify one more stereotyped character and explain how they are used to make the audience laugh.
Stereotyped Character How the character creates humour by reinforcing or challenging stereotypes
The school secretary She is initially portrayed as the ‘dumb’ secretary, but she surprises us with her straight-talking manner and her inside knowledge of the school (for example, her description of the school groups to Rooney). The school secretary is funny because her knowledge is unexpected.
The sleazy car attendant The sleazy appearance and behaviour of the Chicago car parking attendant does not operate as a warning to Ferris and Cameron as they leave the Ferrari for the day. The comedy is enhanced when he drives out one exit…show more content… Explain how in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off the director John Hughes uses this iconography of the teen film genre. Does the film challenge this iconography or reinforce it?
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off reinforces teen film iconography. All the scenes that contain Ferris or other teenagers are well light and generally cheerful except for Cameron’s earlier scenes. The scenes, which contain adults, especially Mr. Rooney, are not very well lit and give off a sort of evil and empowering theme. Because Ferris and the other teenage scenes are so well lit and cheerful it shows the distinct line between the adult authority figures and the kids who just want to have fun. This distinct line allows you to take your desired side in the movie supporting either the adults or the teens.
8. Evaluate the representation of teenagers in the film. Do the characters challenge or reinforce teenage stereotypes? What messages are communicated about life, school, teachers, parents, friends? Has the director been ethical or morally responsible when portraying these teenagers, or could these representations have a negative influence on children, adults and other
