1. The Western A Genre Study

2. Beginning Conflict between settlers moving west and the frontier Civilization – East Lawlessness - West

3. Themes Whites’ mission was to settle the West. Native Americans were seen as primitive and / or savage. Strong racism toward the Native Americans – Things said about them – How they and their culture were shown – White actors playing NAs (with shoe polish on faces to make them look “darker”)

4. Iconography Images / items / ideas that happen throughout a genre They may be slightly different from film to film, but the basic idea is the same.

5. Examples Covered wagon Railroad Schoolhouse and church Settlers’ starched dress / Sunday suits Indians’ tribal clothing Cowboys jeans and Stetson hats

6. Stagecoach

7. High Noon

8. Wyatt Earp

9. Star Wars

10. Blade Runner