How does the genre of WESTERNS relate, in terms of Belton’s arguments, to the underlying political and social issues which they help to understand and illustrate. Discuss.

✓ Part II: Write  short answers (2 pages each) to any one from section A questions  and one from section B questions (total two essays):

A1. Describe the studio system (e.g., what is vertical integration of an industry).  What were the Majors and Minors? Give some examples of how the studios differed.  

A2. Think of three stars, and use them to illustrate the three levels of identity: real person, actor’s persona, and the star’s persona. 

B1. If you were to describe a genre of POLITICAL films, what would you describe as its distinguishing features? (i.e., what characteristics define this genre and cite some examples)

B.2 

✓ Part II: Write  short answers (2 pages each) to any one from section A questions  and one from section B questions (total two essays):

A1. Describe the studio system (e.g., what is vertical integration of an industry).  What were the Majors and Minors? Give some examples of how the studios differed.  

A2. Think of three stars, and use them to illustrate the three levels of identity: real person, actor’s persona, and the star’s persona. 

B1. If you were to describe a genre of POLITICAL films, what would you describe as its distinguishing features? (i.e., what characteristics define this genre and cite some examples)

B.2 How does the genre of WESTERNS relate, in terms of Belton’s arguments, to the underlying political and social issues which they help to understand and illustrate.