Typecast chapter 2 response

This chapter used the origin of relics to illustrate the evolution of typecasting. According to Merriam-Webster, Typecast is when someone “always gives (an actor or actress) the same kind of role; to cause people to think that (an actor or actress) should always play the same kind of role”. Later on, this actor or actress will be assumed to be particular character; stereotyped. In this chapter, typecast refers to the images or people that have evolved from a spiritual relics to items in museums (usually anyone who is not European). From religious relics went to informing events (plays), to human and animal cadaver cabinets to affluent museums, like the “true cross” at the Vatican museum. pg 72. These stereotypes affect our everyday lives from television, ads and our overall perception of things. Stuart and Elizabeth Ewen illustrates the timeline in our modern day stereotypes.