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Marxist theory focusses on the social
aspect of literature, art, movies, etc.
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Its main purpose is to expose the
differences in social statues, observe the
economics and uncover social injustice.
Oppressed
Conflict
Bourgeoisie
Middle
Class
Social
Status
KEY
TERMS
Social
Class
Commodity
Alienation
Aristocracy
Ogre social
class
Flawed
appearance
Debonair inlaws
Primitive life
Key
Terms
from
Shrek
Social
outcast
The King
The King is incapable of accepting
Shrek’s Ogre social class.
 The King is overly concerned with
outward appearances and social reprecautions.
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Shrek
 Shrek is stuck in his middle class life. He
does not understand the need to
change.
 Disapproves of the Royal way of life.
 Does not want to adhere to aristocracy.
Fiona
 Fiona would still like to enjoy the finer
things in life that she had as a Royal.
 While she accepts Shrek’s lower social
class, she still wants to be accepted.
 Frustrated with Shrek’s discontent for the
Aristocracy.
“Nice to Meet You?”
Fiona and Shrek’s faces reveal the
uncertainty of marrying into a different
social class.
 Shrek’s expression indicates his desire to
return quickly to his mud hut in the
swamp.
 Shrek is aware of each glaring eye from
the public.
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The King and Queen’s attire is in contrast to
the green and somewhat middle class
clothing of Fiona and Shrek.
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The body language (clenched teeth and
hands) reveals Fiona and Shrek’s
inadequate manners and proper
behaviour; a result of not being in touch
with society.
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Shrek 2 video clip
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Shrek 2 Image