Representation Example

In the opening scene Andy is initially introducing the toys to us as the audience. We get to meet Andy and more importantly we are introduced to the toys who are the main focus of the film. Firstly, we learn Woody has some importance as he is featured more often and being played with by Andy.The scene is shown as Sheriff Woody rescuing Bo-peep from One eyed Bart, so because of this it highlights the ranks amongst the toys, whereas Woody is the favourite and the others support him in all he does. The ideas and representations are made to seem true to the audience by taking the concept of children making up stories with their toys and then the toys actually coming to life and having their own independent adventures. Richard Dyers theory is appropriate in relation to the opening of Toy Story as he believes that stereotype comes down to power and that those who have power stereotype those who don't. This is represented in the film first and foremostly by Woody as he is higher up in the hierarchy than the other toys and therefore he looks to them as not being up to his standards. They defer all of their issues and decision to Woody and he has the final say. In the foreground Woody is the main feature and character to be shown as more important that all the other toys who are backgrounded. Andy is also represented in the background as he is important for the story to happen but even he is secondary to Woody. The representation of the opening scene is created by the producers as to what they think would interest the audience and appeal to their target age group.