James Astle

James Astle
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James is a scholar and writer that specialises in a variety of topics. He is a subject matter expert in areas like politics and international relations, and also offers insights into education, art, media and literature.

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Articles by James Astle

Uses of Ethnography for Media Analysis

Essay. Published: 23 September 2019

According to the BMJ, Ethnography is a qualitative study of social interactions, behaviours, and perceptions that occur within groups, teams, organisations, and communities (Christopher Rat…

Women in Gothic Literature: The Bloody Chamber and Northanger Abbey

Essay. Published: 23 September 2019

The Gothic is a male genre which either excludes women or presents them negatively. Compare and contrast how the writers present women in “The Bloody Chamber” by Angela Carter and “Northan…

Effects of Framing, Lighting and Angles on the Film Casablanca

Essay. Published: 23 September 2019

An Analysis of the Effects of Framing, Lighting and Angles on the Film Casablanca Introduction  The primary purpose of this extended essay is to analyze the role of filmi…

Mike Nichols’ Film Style: Analysis of the Graduate

Essay. Published: 23 September 2019

Questioning Mike Nichols’ Film style through means of analysing The Graduate (1967) Edward Buscombe details the auteur theory outlined in the Cahiers du Cinéma that stated “cinema …

Women in the Canterbury Tales

Essay. Published: 23 September 2019

While it is important to remember that women within The Canterbury tales are inherently presented through the male perspective of the author and in certain parts of the work the socio-political …

The Role of The Fool in King Lear

Essay. Published: 23 September 2019

Playing Dumb, or Playing God: Fool as visionary in King Lear It is ironic that one who is supposed to be foolish turns out to be the greatest source of wisdom, especially for Lear. The …

Sexuality and Older People Portrayed in the Media

Essay. Published: 23 September 2019

Sexuality and Older People Portrayed in the Media Sexually suggestive materials are common points used for advertisements, in any medium. It is observed in print, picture, or heard on t…

Depictions of Class in Films

Essay. Published: 23 September 2019

Discuss how class is depicted in The Crime of Mr Lange and Modern Times, and to what effects and purposes. Pay attention to film form as well as character and narrative in your answer, and provi…

The Relationship Between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth

Essay. Published: 23 September 2019

Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s relationship is an intricate one in which they ironically exchange roles throughout the play. In the beginning, Lady Macbeth was the one who was ambitious and authoritative, meanwhile, Macbeth felt guilt and uncertainty. However, the turning point was when Macbeth murdered King Duncan….

Unconventional Representations of Gender

Essay. Published: 23 September 2019

This essay will focus on an unconventional representation of gender, which goes against the femininity and masculinity stereotypes that are still instilled in our chauvinist society. This will b…

Historical Movie Analysis: Life is Beautiful

Essay. Published: 23 September 2019

Historical Movie Analysis: Life is Beautiful Introduction:    Life is beautiful is a comedy/ drama film that was directed by Roberto Benigni, and released on November…

Creation of Film Trailer Report

Essay. Published: 23 September 2019

Bite Spin-Off Trailer Written Report Contents Contents…………………………………………………………………………………2 Acknowledgemen…

Unbroken Movie Analysis

Essay. Published: 23 September 2019

Unbroken Movie Analysis The movie titled Unbroken directed by Angelina Jolie, including actors Jack O’Connell, Miyavi, Alex Russell and many more. The movie was released in 2014 a…

Stages in Adaptation Script Processes

Essay. Published: 23 September 2019

Critical Analysis Evaluation The Adaptation Process The process begins with finding the right source material and the right story to adapt. This process goes up to approximate…

Representation of Women and Female Empowerment in Scandal and Legally Blonde

Essay. Published: 23 September 2019

A post-feminist investigation into the representation of women and female empowerment within the narratives of Scandal (2012) and Legally Blonde (2001) The purpose of this essay is to e…

Shakespeare – The Tempest

Essay. Published: 23 September 2019

Shakespeare – The Tempest Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’ highlights the lack of female independence in the Elizabethan era, the time of which the play was performed. This is th…

The Impact of Digital Media on Gender Identity

Essay. Published: 23 September 2019

The impact of digital media on gender identity Of the numerous impacts on how we see people, digital media are the most inescapable and is a standout amongst the other sources. …

Battle of the Sexes: Film Analysis of Gender Discrimination

Essay. Published: 23 September 2019

Introduction (approx. 400 words) “Intersectionality is a sociological theory describing multiple threats of discrimination when an individual’s identities overlap with a number of m…

What Purpose Do Gothic Conventions Serve in the Works of Romantic Authors?

Essay. Published: 23 September 2019

The Romanticism movement and gothic literature both derived from the mid-late eighteenth century, in which these two genres contributed to the rise of poetry and the novel as popular entertainment. It is also known as “dark romanticism with horror and romantic love as the typical characters. …

Queerness in Shakespeare’s Works

Essay. Published: 23 September 2019

 ‘If everyone is queer, then no one is – and while this is exactly the point queer theorists want to make, reducing the term’s pejorative sting by universalizing the meaning of queer …