H.A.R.M Analysis London has Fallen

How are the lasting effects of the Utopic Reversal and the Background Figures archetypes similar ?

The Utopic Reversal roles themselves are not necessarily negative, but it’s the characters interaction with other characters that shapes the true “worth” of their positions. Often these characters either have power in name only or they are largely unable to get others to respect the privileges associated with the position. The lasting effect of the Utopic Reversal is similar to that of the background Figure. These two archetypes have visual effects on viewers, but the characters themselves are very different (i.e., Utopic Reversals have “power” while Background Figures are frequently just “there”). Both types are designed to give the viewer the impression that diversity and power are spread evenly amongst the movie’s characters, but the authority of these characters is frequently thwarted, undermined or used for comedic effect as a matter of due course in fulfilling their objective during the movie, or little to no dialogue provided in the scene.  Vice President Alan Trumbull and Secret Service Director Lynne Jacobs played by Angela Bassett appear in “Olympus Has Fallen” (2013) too.

Assignment 

Complete a HARM analysis sheet for “London Has Fallen” . In the comments identify the prototypes, then determine if Vice President Alan Trumbull or Secret Service Director Lynne Jacobs have”power” or are just “there” being thwarted, undermined or killed as a matter of  course in fulfilling a prototype character’s visible continuum.