Representation Key themes of stereotyping and gender are shown through Emmet and Wyldstyle - Emmet is the main male protagonist and both the film and video game revolve around his transition from a normal, everyday guy to the hero that saves the world. "The story of a nobody, who saved everybody" How does this portray the male gender? It supports the stereotype of males being the dominant gender, as well as Emmet becomes the hero, which is another male stereotype. It challenges the stereotype of men being physical and powerful as Emmet is frightened in most of the trailer. He says "I wanna go home!" This challenges men being all-action and physical. How does this portray the female gender? It supports the female stereotype how Wyldstyle wears make-up and has a flirtatious expression. Also she is behind Emmet, showing us females are the secondary sex. It challenges the stereotype as she is more determined to fight than Emmet and she is more grown-up tha...
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