re that they can expect from the rest of the film. My personal reaction to this was at first a shocked and then pleasantly surprised one after such a traditional and almost comforting opening sequence. It made me realise that this would be an unusual and humorous film.
             Shrek is obviously the hero of the film, and as such an important part of the film. Many of the fairy tale subversions are centred on this one character. The traditional hero of these stories is usually a "Prince Charming" figure: handsome, heroic and, of course, charming. From this opening sequence and from his appearance it is obvious he is none of these things, being as he is, an ogre. This is emphasised when men break into his
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