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Discuss the representation of men in 'Thelma and Louise.' Most films use stereotypical characters that give very narrow definitions and do not allow for variation, this is created by the representation of the character. When 'Thelma and Louise' was released in the early 1990's, it was criticised, as it was seen to stereotype men negatively, often as foolish and incompetent. This is an unusual film as the two main characters are both female. The film features a series of male characters, none of which are developed due to their stereotypical representation. The film has a predominantly female audience and is a classic 'chick flick.' One of the male characters in 'Thelma and Louise' is Thelma's chauvinistic husband, Darryl. When we are first introduced to Darryl, we see him as a dominant husband who likes being in control. At one point, Darryl points his finger towards Thelma, which connotes his aggression, and control...

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