In this scene we are presented with the typical male hero (Steven) who is attempted to shoot a zombie and failed with a gun (phallic symbol) which represents his male power, because he is unable to work his gun it is bringing in to question his ability to have any male power, this is bought home when Rodger comes in and physically pushed Stevens gun out of the way and uses his own gun (phallic symbol) to finish the task, thus suggesting that he is more competent and holds more masculine and sexual power. This is very typical of George A Romero’s Auteur style (Andrew Sarris) as he is turning character stereotypes (Propp) on their heads and therefore creating more dynamic and interesting characters. Within the mise-en-scene of the image Steven is wearing designer clothes whereas Rodger is wearing overalls this could be symbolising true class power and the way that capitalism has de-masculinised Steven
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