Definition of representation
Representation refers to the speaking or acting on behalf of someone else (Milbank 3). This word is widely used in the political context during elections. The people exercise their democratic right to choose leaders who would represent them in various levels of government. The most common manifestation of representation is parliament where legislatures are elected as representative sample of the greater national population.
Examples in Wag the Dog and Little Brother
The movie Wag the Dog depicts the influence of politics on the media and the ultimate media influence on the people. The movie was produced in 1997 to depict a fake war in a country called ...
