Societal values and ideals vary significantly with time and context, influencing the works of composers and the archetypes they use. The 1857 Brother’s Grimm Little Red Cap (LRC), Alfred Tennyson’s 1800s Morte D’Arthur (MDA) and the 2008 movie Slumdog Millionaire directed by Danny Boyle each portray a heroic archetype reflecting the values and societal norms of their context. Elements such as religious beliefs, political stance, technology and social conformity and acceptance have all played a vital role in shaping context which has therefore affecting the perception of archetypes.
LRC was written in 1850s Germany where it became a world leader in Industrialisation and was a period of significant change which defined Germany and its social …show more content…
There is a much more apparent gap in the rich and the poor in today’s society and many individuals involved in closing this gap are defined as heroes. For example, Mother Teresa, who was recently sainted, worked with the poor, providing them with aid, food, water and hope. These are the hero’s that today’s society recognises which is reflected in the film. A Marxists reading would evaluate Slumdog Millionaire based on the Indian Class system. India is known for stricken poverty throughout its nation. Marxism looks at the problems Jamal has had to overcome and consider his actions in comparison to his situation. He had a very unlikely chance of winning “Who wants to be a Millionaire” however did, and due to this assumption, is referred to as a hero. Interlect is valued in the 21st century which is prominent in Indian cultures. This has shaped the hero to no longer being brawny, tall and physically attractive but to someone who is smart. Science is potent in the current world with focus on technology and medicine. This aspect has influenced the hero to fit the context of today’s world. Geographical location and economic status is needed in the understanding of context and how it has influenced the shaping of the hero archetype. Jamal is a completely different than that of a westernised, wealthy hero as seen in films such as Batman and
LRC was written in 1850s Germany where it became a world leader in Industrialisation and was a period of significant change which defined Germany and its social …show more content…
There is a much more apparent gap in the rich and the poor in today’s society and many individuals involved in closing this gap are defined as heroes. For example, Mother Teresa, who was recently sainted, worked with the poor, providing them with aid, food, water and hope. These are the hero’s that today’s society recognises which is reflected in the film. A Marxists reading would evaluate Slumdog Millionaire based on the Indian Class system. India is known for stricken poverty throughout its nation. Marxism looks at the problems Jamal has had to overcome and consider his actions in comparison to his situation. He had a very unlikely chance of winning “Who wants to be a Millionaire” however did, and due to this assumption, is referred to as a hero. Interlect is valued in the 21st century which is prominent in Indian cultures. This has shaped the hero to no longer being brawny, tall and physically attractive but to someone who is smart. Science is potent in the current world with focus on technology and medicine. This aspect has influenced the hero to fit the context of today’s world. Geographical location and economic status is needed in the understanding of context and how it has influenced the shaping of the hero archetype. Jamal is a completely different than that of a westernised, wealthy hero as seen in films such as Batman and