Version of femininity/masculinity -
- Seen to be feminine because she is the Editor in Chief of the most influential fashion magazine "Runway"
- In the fashion industry must mean feminine
- Yet, because she is in charge she is seen to have more masculine traits in terms of her managerial style
- At home, with kids, seen to be more feminine - maternal role equals feminine
- Feminine in the way she presents herself aesthetically but masculine in terms of seniority and controlling nature - not submissive to anyone else. Makes her own decisions and pathways
- Artistic element of fashion is seen to be feminine
- Demanding and impatient manner is seen to be masculine
- Fiery
- Scary
- Demanding
- Posh
- High standards
- Masculine - when in control
Actions -
- Puts career before everything else
- Rarely appears to care about anyone else
- She never loses her way - dismisses people before she can be questioned
- Has her own way of telling people what is good and bad - body language and facial expression, tone of voice, etc.
- Doesn't feel the need to explain herself or her emotions
- Shows her emotions briefly to Andy in Paris
- Makes the list of associates who will not support a new editor
- Smiles at the end when she sees Andy
- Straight forward
- Blunt
- Her actions are significant because she is the boss of everyone - the whole fashion industry is at her beck and call
- Keeps everyone in line
- Pushy
- Goes too far at times
- Gestures - indicate how she is feeling
- Heartless
- Cruel
- Control Freak
- Independent
- Doesn't play by the rules/Makes up her own rules
- Acts fake at gala events to gain more contacts
- Facials
Appearance -
- Well dressed
- Stylish
- Intimidating
- Bossy
- Centre of attention
- Has to be noticed
- Always seen by the public to be fashionable because it's her job and her life
- High Fashion - Couture
- Mature
- Well groomed
- Clearly cares about her appearance
- Sophisticated
- Has an individual style
- Always wears high heels
- Doesn't dye her hair - comfortable with her age?
- Chic
- Always 'put together'
Words -
- The way she talks is posh and impatient
- Straight to the point
- Dismissive of those who she sees as beneath her - pretty much everybody
- Harsh - tells Andy to get the Harry Potter book even though it seems impossible
- "That's all"
- "Take a chance, hire the smart, fat girl"
- "You can do anything, right?"
- "Anything else I can use? Anti-bacterial wipes perhaps?"
- "By all means, move at a glacial pace. You know how that thrills me"
- "Emily"
- Speaks calmly but not respectfully
- Often speaks in a monotone
- Strict
- "Don't be silly Andrea, everyone wants to be us"
Changes -
- By the end we see that if you do right by her, she'll do right by you
- There is a vulnerable side - mother, loving family woman
- Her opinion of Andy changes as the film progresses - unsuitable to the best she has dealt with
- Changes from a maniacal 'dragon woman' boss to a 'normal' person who has feelings - lets her guard down
- Starts to care about Andy
- Begins to be more sympathetic?
- The 'mask' disappears very briefly and we see the 'real' Miranda
- Divorce news - lets her guard down
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