How do the makers of Shrek use presentational devices to reverse the tradition, to reveal the ogre as good, and the Prince as evil?
The first impression people get of the ogre Shrek, is that he is not in any way traditional. ... Simply put ‘Shrek’ is a fairy tale for the new generation, with a hero much the same. ... The door of a (outside) toilet is then flung open, and Shrek steps out. There is also a comparison of the toilet being flushed, just after Shrek rips out the last page of the book. This shows that the flushing sound is what Shrek thinks of the happy ending to the book. Viewers are surprised at Shrek’s sheer ignorance of the world surrounding him, and the fact that the fairy tale world is similar to his own. This target by the producers of Shrek (to make a parody of a fairy tale) is met early on, with the playing of modern rap music. ...
Shrek seems like a traditional ogre because; after the introduction to Shrek is done it sheds a new light on Shrek’s personality. ... Shrek succeeds in this but does not eat them as an ogre would. ... This suggests Shrek just wants a peaceful life in the countryside and that he wants to be by himself.
What Shrek does not want (or need) is a ‘wise ass’, cocky, and witty talking donkey as a friend. ...
Not only does this suggest that Shrek is a loner, but it also further embosses the fact that the film ‘Shrek’ very much like its lead character try as much as they can to steer away from the fairy tale point of view. ... He is the one that can bring Shrek down to the reality, that he is not as scary as he imagines himself to be. For example when Shrek tries to intimidate Donkey by roaring at him, Donkey ridicules his breath. ... ’ he also suggests that Shrek use some Tic-Tacs. This shows that Donkey is not afraid of Shrek. This point is supported by the fact that Donkey, follows Shrek to his swamp ignoring the ‘beware ogre’ signs. He rushes all excited into the Shrek’s home and bounces around, he also proclaims ‘in the morning I’m making waffles! ... Shrek fails to stop him suggesting he is not a terrifying ogre. Shrek then kicks him out of the house, and forces him to sleep outside. As Shrek sits down to a meal, he shows a small trace of remorse to the fact that he kicked Donkey out of the house. ... From three blind mice looking for cheese, to Snow White being shoved on the table in a coffin by the seven dwarfs, to the big bad wolf dressed as a granny in Shrek’s bed. ...
When Shrek and Donkey reach Duloc Shrek verbally abuses Lord Farquaad. ...
When Shrek and Donkey enter Duloc Shrek is flung into a World Wrestling Entertainment style match up with the knights. The parody of a classic knights tournament (involving jousting, combat and archery) is presented in the form of Shrek wrestling the rest of the knights, in a make shift ring (really a horses pen). A number of wrestling moves are used, and just like in Professional Wrestling the good guy (Shrek in this case) comes out on top. This further enhances the view of Shrek being the hero, in the film.
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