How is representation of disability constructed in TV Drama: Research task

Bran Stark: Game Of Thrones

 Bran stark is game of thrones is crippled from the waist down due to being pushed out of window and subsequent fall. Due to this, he is vulnerable and has to be carried around by his companions and helped around with daily events. A common stereotype of disability as he is a super cripple and  has others help him due to his disability and also that he is vulnerable so he has to be protected aswell. However Bran also has a special ability meaning he can be useful to people who are with him. making him a counter-stereotype as usually characters with disability are meek and useless.






Tyrion Lanister: Game Of Thrones

Tyrion in game of thrones is a dwarf, meaning he is looked down upon by many in the world and is marked as Taboo/ bad luck to people who meet him, which is a common stereotype of disability that many are look down upon in society and simply put in a corner and left there and whenever needed become subject to joke and mockery. On the other hand, Tyrion is also shown in Game of thrones to be quick-witted and has shown signs of strength when killing his father and delivering his speech on mocking himself during his trial which is a counter stereotype to some degree as he is still funny to look at as he self-mocks himself, but is shown that he can be more and is actually a good person who was part of the wrong family.

Walter White JR.: Breaking Bad

Walter JR is breaking bad has cerebral palsy, due to this his character is constantly on crutches which shows he is not physically able. a stereotype of being a burden to the people he knows. He also needs help from his friends, not his parents to do certain tasks such as drive a car in which his friends teach him how to despite his disability which can be seen as a counter-stereotype as instead of being a burden and useless, he is able to do something helpful for others despite not being 100% able-bodied.