Folklore are beliefs and ideas that are constantly changing throughout television or any source of media because Shameless was created by Paul Abbott, it is a comedy-drama remake based on the British series. The show centers on a dysfunctional family which consists of six siblings of Chicago, Illinois who struggle with their alcoholic father and estranged mother. Although many reality television shows exist to follow standard entertainment, Shameless can be argued as a modern folklore. The show, Shameless, is able to operate as folklore by qualities and characteristics presented in the show as the trickster, folk groups, motifs, and social context, but the main characters are archetypes of traditional hero which supports less validity of a
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He is selfish as he disrupts the balance of his household. Frank is usually seen alone and does not engage with others unless to manipulate them for his own gain. He exploits every window of opportunity. Frank is the father of Fiona, Phillip (Lip), Ian, Debbie, Carl, and Liam. Frank is proven to be a trickster as the story line progresses. For example of his manipulation, Frank made Carl believe that he had cancer for an opportunity to extort the Make A Wish Foundation. Frank used all of his children, including Liam, for their good credit and max out credit cards putting them in financial debt, without their consent. Moreover, Sheila is a woman who has agoraphobia. Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder where a person believes the environment is dangerous. Frank leeches onto Shelia, recently divorced woman, to live in her house. Frank only does this when he realized he is kicked out of Gallagher’s home. Frank has tricked her into believing that he is a saint, and cannot do any wrong. When Shelia starts making steps outside, he uses his wit to scared her and she regressed into old behavior. He did not want Shelia to learn the truth of him. Another example, where Frank uses his trickery is with a dying woman, Dottie, who could have lived if it was not for Frank. Frank was selfish and amoral in this episode; he …show more content…
Motifs can be imagery, language, symbols or elements that reoccur within folklore narrative, or in this case, a television show. The repeated patterns in culture or region help the audience connect ideas, situations, and themes that they may not have connected on their own accord. The reoccurring motif in Shameless is profanity which can be considered as a form of nonrestrictive dialect toward folklore. Swearing or cursing, is often seen as offensive, a sign of mockery, or impolite in a regular conversation. However, Shameless presents derogatory comments in the series as a way of regional communication which is associated with the working-class. In other words, the Gallaghers are the representation of the working class in folklore. For instance, in season 2 of Shameless, Ian and Lip had a fight about Karen, a girl that Lip was dating. To solve their differences, the pair had a brawl in an abandoned lot. At the ending of their fight, Ian apologized to Lip by saying “asshole,” to which Lip responded with the phrase, “dickhead” as an agreement of acceptance. The scene, later on, shows the two brothers rough-housing in the home and laughing. These comments are accepted socially by the characters and exchange within each episode. The comments are an expression of affectionate or loving form among the family, which is responded by a laughter, smiles, or similar exchange of words are made. Also, due to speech
He is selfish as he disrupts the balance of his household. Frank is usually seen alone and does not engage with others unless to manipulate them for his own gain. He exploits every window of opportunity. Frank is the father of Fiona, Phillip (Lip), Ian, Debbie, Carl, and Liam. Frank is proven to be a trickster as the story line progresses. For example of his manipulation, Frank made Carl believe that he had cancer for an opportunity to extort the Make A Wish Foundation. Frank used all of his children, including Liam, for their good credit and max out credit cards putting them in financial debt, without their consent. Moreover, Sheila is a woman who has agoraphobia. Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder where a person believes the environment is dangerous. Frank leeches onto Shelia, recently divorced woman, to live in her house. Frank only does this when he realized he is kicked out of Gallagher’s home. Frank has tricked her into believing that he is a saint, and cannot do any wrong. When Shelia starts making steps outside, he uses his wit to scared her and she regressed into old behavior. He did not want Shelia to learn the truth of him. Another example, where Frank uses his trickery is with a dying woman, Dottie, who could have lived if it was not for Frank. Frank was selfish and amoral in this episode; he …show more content…
Motifs can be imagery, language, symbols or elements that reoccur within folklore narrative, or in this case, a television show. The repeated patterns in culture or region help the audience connect ideas, situations, and themes that they may not have connected on their own accord. The reoccurring motif in Shameless is profanity which can be considered as a form of nonrestrictive dialect toward folklore. Swearing or cursing, is often seen as offensive, a sign of mockery, or impolite in a regular conversation. However, Shameless presents derogatory comments in the series as a way of regional communication which is associated with the working-class. In other words, the Gallaghers are the representation of the working class in folklore. For instance, in season 2 of Shameless, Ian and Lip had a fight about Karen, a girl that Lip was dating. To solve their differences, the pair had a brawl in an abandoned lot. At the ending of their fight, Ian apologized to Lip by saying “asshole,” to which Lip responded with the phrase, “dickhead” as an agreement of acceptance. The scene, later on, shows the two brothers rough-housing in the home and laughing. These comments are accepted socially by the characters and exchange within each episode. The comments are an expression of affectionate or loving form among the family, which is responded by a laughter, smiles, or similar exchange of words are made. Also, due to speech