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Tableaus are meant for the audience to guess what the characters may be like. Many characteristics including position, eye contact, clothing, facial expressions, proximity and grouping, and symbols will lead the audience to distinguish all of the characters before looking at the series. The show is called Gotham mainly because it takes place in Gotham City, the home of batman. This series seems to be very mysterious due to all of the characters.
Tableaus are meant for the audience to guess what the characters may be like. Many characteristics including position, eye contact, clothing, facial expressions, proximity and grouping, and symbols will lead the audience to distinguish all of the characters before looking at the series. The show is called Gotham mainly because it takes place in Gotham City, the home of batman. This series seems to be very mysterious due to all of the characters.
The Wild One
In the tableau from "Gotham", the girl in the back seems to be the wild one. She seems wild due to her appearance. She mainly wears black. Black usually signifies mystery or something covering. The girl is in the back therefore she probably is not as important as the others, but she might have a specific role in the show. I think that her position shows her body language.
She is in a vampire-like position meaning that she has to have a strong attitude. She might be possessed in some form, which leads her to stand like that. Her posture reminds me how apes or monkeys stand. This would be a bad impression if I was in her shoes because no one wants to be compared with an animal. Relationally, I think she helps the people in the tableau due to her facial expression, which expresses deep thought for the audience to look at.
When people are serious they might have something to hide, especially if they wear black. She does not seem to have a strong relation with the others because she is far from them. The wild one is standing on the edge of a building, which makes me realize that she might do dangerous things. I also noticed that she has a great deal of eye contact in the tableau, that might be significant later on in the show.
She is in a vampire-like position meaning that she has to have a strong attitude. She might be possessed in some form, which leads her to stand like that. Her posture reminds me how apes or monkeys stand. This would be a bad impression if I was in her shoes because no one wants to be compared with an animal. Relationally, I think she helps the people in the tableau due to her facial expression, which expresses deep thought for the audience to look at.
When people are serious they might have something to hide, especially if they wear black. She does not seem to have a strong relation with the others because she is far from them. The wild one is standing on the edge of a building, which makes me realize that she might do dangerous things. I also noticed that she has a great deal of eye contact in the tableau, that might be significant later on in the show.
The "Nerdy" One
In the tableau above, the man with the glasses seems to be the "nerdy" one. He seems "nerdy" due to his sense of style. He is wearing glasses which signifies that he may have gotten blind due to all of his studying. The way he puts his hair is another attribute leading him to be a "nerd". The temperature seems to be cold but he does not wear what the rest of them wear. He wears a sweater which leads me to think about his "nerdy" sense of style.
He seems to notice the cold weather due his hand positions. The man has his hands crossed meaning that he might be cold or he is showing a serious expression towards the audience. His posture demonstrates his body language to the audience signifying his importance in the series. He might be more important than the wild one because of his proximity from the group. He looks nerdy but probably hides a secret or something like that.
I feel like he is hiding something due to his facial expression. His clothes show a different view than his facial expression therefore it leads me think that he might a different person than we think he is. Since we do not know that for sure, I go with the idea of a nerd. The definition of a nerd is a person who is single-minded or accomplished in scientific pursuits but is felt to be socially inept. Definition HERE. Overall, I think his role in the show is to help the others with his intelligence.
He seems to notice the cold weather due his hand positions. The man has his hands crossed meaning that he might be cold or he is showing a serious expression towards the audience. His posture demonstrates his body language to the audience signifying his importance in the series. He might be more important than the wild one because of his proximity from the group. He looks nerdy but probably hides a secret or something like that.
I feel like he is hiding something due to his facial expression. His clothes show a different view than his facial expression therefore it leads me think that he might a different person than we think he is. Since we do not know that for sure, I go with the idea of a nerd. The definition of a nerd is a person who is single-minded or accomplished in scientific pursuits but is felt to be socially inept. Definition HERE. Overall, I think his role in the show is to help the others with his intelligence.
The Creepy One
In this tableau, the man with the head slanted down, seems to be the creepy one. He seems creepy due to his facial expression. His expression shows much thought to the audience regarding his character in the series. He looks at the audience with a scary-like face therefore he must be hiding or planning something bad in the show. The man reminds me of the joker, from batman due to his face.
This creepy person tends to have a sort of elegant/ innocent representation toward others. His hair and suit define his sense of style. Compared to the nerdy one, this creepy man has better clothing. He also wears black so he must have a dark secret. His position in the tableau, is quite simple because he is sitting on the box with his hands nicely placed on his lap. His legs are spread enough to tell that he is comfortable. I think he is more important than the wild one and the nerdy one because he is closer than them.
It seems as if everyone is looking at the audience. This man is looking at the audience with a sense of like if he wants to eat the audience. The eye contact is intense because he stares at the audience. I think the creepy guy has a relationship with the lady that is touching him because he lets her touch him. She might be controlling him but we are not sure because he seems to know that he is creepy. In general, he is just creepy.
This creepy person tends to have a sort of elegant/ innocent representation toward others. His hair and suit define his sense of style. Compared to the nerdy one, this creepy man has better clothing. He also wears black so he must have a dark secret. His position in the tableau, is quite simple because he is sitting on the box with his hands nicely placed on his lap. His legs are spread enough to tell that he is comfortable. I think he is more important than the wild one and the nerdy one because he is closer than them.
It seems as if everyone is looking at the audience. This man is looking at the audience with a sense of like if he wants to eat the audience. The eye contact is intense because he stares at the audience. I think the creepy guy has a relationship with the lady that is touching him because he lets her touch him. She might be controlling him but we are not sure because he seems to know that he is creepy. In general, he is just creepy.
The Fancy One
In the tableau, the woman with the dress seems to be the fancy one. She seems fancy due to her appearance. When someone wears a dress, she is probably in an important occasion or at a party. The woman is not at a party nor at an event but she probably wears the dress to look fancy. The dress and jewelry are brown, which mean stability, structure and support.
Her position is another attribute that leads her in being "fancy". Her body language tells us that she is sort of powerful in the sense of the series where the others may listen to her. One of her hands is on the creepy man while the other is on the building. Her legs are closely together, which makes me think about her possibility. I think that she might have a relation with the creepy man because she touches him with dignity. Like the others, she has deep eye contact towards the audience.
Her facial expression tells the audience that she is fierce and not scared of anyone. She reminds me of Cruella de Vil, from 101 dalmatians because of her standings in the tableau. I can tell that she is a middle aged woman due her skin and the wrinkles that appear. She makes herself appear younger by the way she dresses and puts her hair. Her hair is like the creepy man's although she adds red. Overall, I feel like she is important in the series due to her proximity in the tableau. She might be a bit more important than the creepy man.
Her position is another attribute that leads her in being "fancy". Her body language tells us that she is sort of powerful in the sense of the series where the others may listen to her. One of her hands is on the creepy man while the other is on the building. Her legs are closely together, which makes me think about her possibility. I think that she might have a relation with the creepy man because she touches him with dignity. Like the others, she has deep eye contact towards the audience.
Her facial expression tells the audience that she is fierce and not scared of anyone. She reminds me of Cruella de Vil, from 101 dalmatians because of her standings in the tableau. I can tell that she is a middle aged woman due her skin and the wrinkles that appear. She makes herself appear younger by the way she dresses and puts her hair. Her hair is like the creepy man's although she adds red. Overall, I feel like she is important in the series due to her proximity in the tableau. She might be a bit more important than the creepy man.
The Mysterious One
In the tableau, the man with the hat seems to be the mysterious one. He seems mysterious due to his clothing and appearance. The hat, jacket, and long tie all relate to a detective. This man is probably a detective due to his choice of clothes. Once again, this character wears black. The position this man is in, tells us that he does not want to joke around.
His hands are in his pockets and he is in a casual position meaning that in the series, he is a man with the real deal. I cannot really tell about his leg position because the other man next to him is covering one leg. Like the others, his eye contact is straight at the audience. However, his facial expression tells the audience that he knows something that the rest do not. When someone knows something that is dangerous, they tend to keep to themselves until they find more evidence.
If a person is mysterious, they tend to be curious. He looks a bit simple, but in the show he might have a big role due to his proximity. The proximity the mysterious man is in is relative to the one that is next to him. I think that the mysterious man might work with the man next to him or they might related. In general, the mysterious man reminds me a lot to Sherlock Holmes. Sherlock is a detective and has very similar clothing style as this man.
His hands are in his pockets and he is in a casual position meaning that in the series, he is a man with the real deal. I cannot really tell about his leg position because the other man next to him is covering one leg. Like the others, his eye contact is straight at the audience. However, his facial expression tells the audience that he knows something that the rest do not. When someone knows something that is dangerous, they tend to keep to themselves until they find more evidence.
If a person is mysterious, they tend to be curious. He looks a bit simple, but in the show he might have a big role due to his proximity. The proximity the mysterious man is in is relative to the one that is next to him. I think that the mysterious man might work with the man next to him or they might related. In general, the mysterious man reminds me a lot to Sherlock Holmes. Sherlock is a detective and has very similar clothing style as this man.
The Serious One
In the tableau, the man next to the mysterious man, seems to be the serious one. He seems serious due to his facial expression. Facial expressions tell the audience how the character feels and what is expected in the show. This man expresses a serious look towards the audience. A serious person usually graves in manner or is concerned with the important. Definition HERE. His eye contact towards the audience is like the others, straightforward. He tends to give the audience direct eye contact for a specific reason unknown.
His clothing is normal for cold temperatures. He wears a shirt, pants and a coat. Unlike the mysterious man, he does not wear a hat. In the show, this serious man must be a person that gets to the point. I feel like he is one of the main characters in the series due to his position in the tableau. Like the mysterious man, his hands are in his pockets. I think that the mysterious man and the serious man will be a like in a way due to their positions in the tableau.
His posture is straight and his legs are spread out enough to tell the audience that he is in a comfortable position. I think that this serious person is like the "hero" of the show because when someone shows a serious expression, he or she will mainly become the leader of the group due to that person caring so much about something. He is the closest to the audience in the tableau. Relationally, he might work with the mysterious man because they have some similar characteristics. Overall, I think that he will have a big impact on the show due to his seriousness.
His clothing is normal for cold temperatures. He wears a shirt, pants and a coat. Unlike the mysterious man, he does not wear a hat. In the show, this serious man must be a person that gets to the point. I feel like he is one of the main characters in the series due to his position in the tableau. Like the mysterious man, his hands are in his pockets. I think that the mysterious man and the serious man will be a like in a way due to their positions in the tableau.
His posture is straight and his legs are spread out enough to tell the audience that he is in a comfortable position. I think that this serious person is like the "hero" of the show because when someone shows a serious expression, he or she will mainly become the leader of the group due to that person caring so much about something. He is the closest to the audience in the tableau. Relationally, he might work with the mysterious man because they have some similar characteristics. Overall, I think that he will have a big impact on the show due to his seriousness.
The Regretful One
In the tableau, the man hugging the little kid, seems to be the regretful one. He seems to be regretful due to his position and facial expression. His facial expression may impact the show a lot. It seems as if he regrets doing something and hugs the kid in a way of protection. His body language tells me that he is protective but is holding something back.
One hand is hugging the kid, while the other hand is ready to attack whoever comes near the kid. Like I said before, the man is regretful therefore his eye contact towards the audience is with regretfulness. The man's sense of style is what a common person would wear on a cold night. However, he wears a bit more of clothes than the mysterious man and the serious man. Since he is behind the serious man, he is likely less important.
This man is like grouped with the kid therefore the kid must be someone related. I also noticed that the man seems to be quiet and reserved. In the show, he might have a role in which he knows a secret and that is why if he says it, others might hurt the child. The man, like the others, shows that he is in a comfortable position due his posture and feet positioning. Overall, I feel that this man is regretful for a choice he made in his life.
One hand is hugging the kid, while the other hand is ready to attack whoever comes near the kid. Like I said before, the man is regretful therefore his eye contact towards the audience is with regretfulness. The man's sense of style is what a common person would wear on a cold night. However, he wears a bit more of clothes than the mysterious man and the serious man. Since he is behind the serious man, he is likely less important.
This man is like grouped with the kid therefore the kid must be someone related. I also noticed that the man seems to be quiet and reserved. In the show, he might have a role in which he knows a secret and that is why if he says it, others might hurt the child. The man, like the others, shows that he is in a comfortable position due his posture and feet positioning. Overall, I feel that this man is regretful for a choice he made in his life.
The Innocent One
In he tableau above, the child seems to be the innocent one. Children usually symbolize purity and innocence because they have not experienced the real world yet. "But Jesus called them [unto him], and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God" (Luke 18:51). Verse HERE. The child seems innocent because of his appearance. His facial expression tells the audience about his purity as a child and is an attribute to the innocence.
His face also tells others that he might know something due to a little slant on his lips. His body language tells the audience that he is being protected by the regretful one. His hands and feet are in a position that shows that he is comfortable and secure. He does much eye contact to the audience defining that he might be scared of something and is holding stability under the regretful one. He seems to be very cold because he has many layers of clothes.
His sense of clothes is like any other boy his age. The child seems to be slightly more important than the regretful one because he is a bit closer to the audience than the regretful one. It seems odd that in the tableau there is only one child. There might be more children but I think that this one is the main character involving children. Overall, I think that the child will have a big impact on the show.
His face also tells others that he might know something due to a little slant on his lips. His body language tells the audience that he is being protected by the regretful one. His hands and feet are in a position that shows that he is comfortable and secure. He does much eye contact to the audience defining that he might be scared of something and is holding stability under the regretful one. He seems to be very cold because he has many layers of clothes.
His sense of clothes is like any other boy his age. The child seems to be slightly more important than the regretful one because he is a bit closer to the audience than the regretful one. It seems odd that in the tableau there is only one child. There might be more children but I think that this one is the main character involving children. Overall, I think that the child will have a big impact on the show.
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Hope you enjoyed my opinions regarding the tableau.
Hope you enjoyed my opinions regarding the tableau.