Quality street representations

How are the historical (regency era) figures shown

Miss Sweetly symbolises innocence and naivety, often depicted in a romantic light, reflecting societal expectations for women during the Regency era. shes showing skin which conforms to gender norms.

Major quality: uniform symbolises importance and adherence to social status, highlighting the rigidity of class structures and gender roles of the time. the colour red suggests passion

how does the image suggest a patriarchal society

composistion - rule of thirds, the man and chocolates are in the middle/ centre which suggests dominance and importance. everyone is looking towards him, he anchors the audience.

how is Mulveys male gaze theory linked to qs

the woman are kissing his cheek, whilst delicately picking up chocolate from the man. the women are subservient, and willing to be objectified for a chocolate. the main giving them chocolate can link to Valentine’s and his dominance over the women

how is propps character theory linkable to qs

The females are choosing the chocolate, and the man is providing for them and looking after them.

the man is the hero and the women are the damsels in distress

how is maslow’s hierarchy of needs linkable to qs

the women would buy the chocolate as they want a man and love chocolate, the men would buy the chocolate as they want the women and to satisfy their desire for companionship. This connects to Maslow's theory as the chocolates symbolise a means to fulfill social and esteem needs.

describe the mans outfit

The man's outfit typically features formal attire, often including a suit or tailored jacket, which conveys sophistication and status. This attire emphasises his role as the provider and dominant figure in the representation.

describe the womens actions

the women are kissing the mans cheek, which tells us they have to act romantic and affectionate towards him, reinforcing traditional gender roles in the representation.

describe the mans actions

The man is presenting the chocolate to the woman, telling us he is the one with the power, reinforcing the patriarchal society

What were the social norms in the 50s

women would be expected to settle down and find a husband. they would have to do what the man wanted them to do, and be domestic, which explains them allowing themselves to be romantically led by the man.

during this, the man would be able to do what he pleased and go the abiility to work

describe the women’s outfits

The women are typically dressed in modest, feminine attire, from a lower class then the man, symbolising their roles within traditional domestic settings and their submissive nature reflecting societal expectations of femininity during that era.