Scribd
Upload
168 views3 pages

Stereotypes in Shrek

This document contains questions about the film Shrek asking the student to identify similarities and differences between elements in the film and typical fairy tale tropes, as well as examples of intertextual references. The student is asked to consider why the director included many references to other works in Shrek.

Uploaded by

José Muñoz
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
168 views3 pages

Stereotypes in Shrek

This document contains questions about the film Shrek asking the student to identify similarities and differences between elements in the film and typical fairy tale tropes, as well as examples of intertextual references. The student is asked to consider why the director included many references to other works in Shrek.

Uploaded by

José Muñoz
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 3

Name____________________

Shrek: Stereotypes, Appropriation and Intertextuality

1. In this film, what is similar to a typical fairy tale story and what is
different?
Similarities:
•
•
•
•
Differences:
•
•
•
•

2. Shrek is represented as a knight in this film. What qualities are


similar and different to a typical knight?
Similarities:
•
•
•
•
Differences:
•
•
•
•

3. Princess Fiona shares similar and different qualities to another


fairy tale character, Rapunzel.
Similarities:
•
•
•
•
Differences:
•
•
•
•
4. Lord Farquaad is both similar and different to a typical King.
Similarities:
•
•
•
•
Differences:
•
•
•
5. Name some examples of intertextual references in the film:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
6. Why do you think the director of Shrek included so many
intertextual references in the film?

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

You might also like