The value of freedom is largely supported in this TV drama by a range of visual and narrative conventions. This is evident in Vivian’s characterisation, she’s not afraid to break the rules in the name of freedom. Soon after arriving at …show more content…
A range of techniques convey this battle and the significance of it. Joan a sister nurse is proven to be a catalyst for improving women’s right in this show. While, examining Vivian, she’s rudely interrupted by doctor McNorton who assists he needs to do a naked examination on Vivian with her responding with” I don’t think it’s approaite for a young girl to be used in one of your teaching exercises “Then again she takes a stand after seeing Annie losing her daughter due to harsh adoption processes, insisting to doctor McNorton that “the adoption process these girls go through is brutal”. Her words are then put into action when she takes the initiative to help Annie take her baby back. She figures out her rights and in the end, Annie ends up with her precious baby despite her being in danger of losing her job. Not only this but throughout the show she is always willing to help the girls at Stanton house who are denied by less compassionate others. Its characters like Joan that emphasize the value of women’s