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How does the film exploit//challenge generic conventions in the closing sequence of this film?
There are many ways in which the film Shrek both exploits and challenges the generic and narrative conventions in the closing sequence of the film.
Firstly it is necessary to establish what the genre of the film actually is, Shrek is an animation film which I would personally categorise in the genre of fairy tale romance. It is best to look at comparisons to other films particularly Disney when looking at the generic and narrative conventions in order to see how these are exploited and challenged. ... Shrek the ogre, in other films perceived to be the villain is in reality the knight in shining armour who actually saved her and the glances between them in this scene show their feelings towards each other. ...
When Princess Fiona leaves with Farquart and Shrek argues with donkey there is a period of reflection and a scene which skips between the three characters, this is typical of the genre, The idea of reflection is important, in this scene you see Princess Fiona looking in the mirror, Shrek and Donkey who looks into the water, as well as representing a time of thought and reflection of the misery they all feel this is important because it conveys the message of the film, the importance of physical beauty, the mirror that Lord Farquart has is only a reflection of the power that he holds over everybody and the fact that he cannot see his reflection shows that he does not get a real idea of who he is.
Approximate Word count = 1047
Approximate Pages = 4.2
(250 words per page double spaced)
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