Media Representations

...Evan Baxter...

Throughout the film, the protagonist is being represented as a hero. This is shown right at the throughout the film, however it mostly comes into context right at the beginning of the film where Evan is shown telling others that he will "change the world". As an audience, we can probably tell that he plays those role of the hero within the film due to his portrayal as a congressman, and more so as Noah. Men who lead the same sort of lifestyle as Evan are being represented by the protagonist himself. By this, I mean people who set out to change the world and help others can relate to Evan as they see him going throughout probably somewhat of a similar situation to themselves. They are being represented in this way to allow the appearance of the uses and gratifications theory through the use of personal identification. Therefore the representation of Evan Baxter as the congressman could be quite fair and accurate due to people who have the same sort of career having the same sort of dream; wanting to change the world and help others.

...God...

In this film, God is being represented as a donor, this is possibly one of the easiest representations to see due to him preparing Evan for what is to come. The donor's job is to prepare the hero and give them objects in which they must use to carry out their quest. Within the film, we see God play this part as he sends Evan all the equipment in which he must use to build the Ark, and give him useful information, such as when the flood is coming. He can also be seen as a magical figure as he seems to "pop" up anywhere; for example, when Evan is driving, and when he is pledging the flag of allegiance in the United States Capitol. The representation of God within this film could be quite fair and accurate as it shows that God is omnipotent and omnipresent, as he has to power to appear anywhere.

...Congressman Chuck Long...

Due to his role as the antagonist within the film, he is represented as being the villain by the end of the film due to his disbelief in Evan. This can be linked to Levi Strauss's theory of binary opposition as the film creates a contrast between good vs. evil .i.e. Evan Baxter vs. Congressman Long.

...Evan's Family...

Evan's wife and sons are represented as helpers due to them helping Evan build the Ark. The role of the helpers can be linked to Evan's sons more so than his wife as they begin to help him build the Ark from the very beginning whereas his wife has doubts until she is approached by God (without knowing it is him) and is told to stand by her husband and his beliefs.