How is gender represented in Pan’s Labyrinth? 

• Gold palate featured in fantasy world/Ofelia scenes 
• Mise en scene shows how Ofelia uses fantasy world as escapism 
• Technical elements such as lighting and camera angle used to contrast Dr and Captain 
• Eyes are recurring motif as captain often hides his eyes 

Analysis of toad scene 

In the King toad scene, the gender representation can be shown through costume and other elements. In the scene, Ofelia approaches the tree and realizes her new dress is going to get ruined, which I think Ofelia wouldn’t mind, however she cares about her mother and how she made the dress for her. Ofelia taking the dress off to go into the muddy tree showcases her caring nature, rather than her thoughts on the dress since she doesn’t care for looks which challenges the stereotypes of girls being neat and tidy, and caring for their appearances instead of becoming more daring and being adventurous, like Ofelia has become.