Master and commander

Explain two ways the character and events in the extract fit the action adventure genre

The audience is able to identify the genre of the film is based on action/adventure by the characters and events that are featured. The initial shot is of the main character, Captain Jack Aubrey, the fact that the crew all look at him shows that he is the leader and has the and commander of the ship relating the the name of the movie. His response not to surrender the ship results in feud between the two ships. The audience get the impression that he is an audacious and intrepid character.Once the battle is over the crew all thank him for the important decision that was made.

Another way in which the extract fits the genre of action adventure is through the weapons that are used when we first get introduced to the French ship as the threaten Captain Aubrey. The wepons being

The Hurt Locker

Q1. Explain two ways the narrative in the extract fits the action adventure genre

 The audience are able to  identify the genre of the movie due to the sounds an the characters that are featured throughout the film. William James is previewed as a heroic and audacious character as shown when attempting to save the mans life and is willing to risk his own life. Here William James is presented as an protagonist.

The factors of conflict and violence that is displayed also fits the genre of action adventure. This can be identified through the weapons and the fact that there is a bomb attached to the possible civilian; the audience is unsure as to whether he is