Youth
Isaac:
- Dedicated - Hard working
- Focused
- Aspirational
- Dream chaser
- Disciplined
- DeferredGang:
- Deviant
- Aggressive
- Mischievous
- Immediate Gratification
- Rude
- Uneducated
MaleIsaac:
- Focussed
- Determined
- Motivated
- Respectful
- Well Mannered
Gang:
- Aggressive males (stereotypical)
- Disrespectful - Sexist
- Inappropriate
- Violent
- Rough
- Dangerous
Working Class
Chaotic lives, underdeveloped. gang involvement
Isaac:
The social class the character Isaac (the football player) is represented as focussed, dedicated and hardworking. We wanted portray this through the use of mise en scene, especially through the use of props and costume. The fact he is wearing his team shirt, with is tucked in and has his socks pulled up suggests he is committed and prepared. The cones in the background (which are part of the mise en scene) portrays he is training in various exercises which also shows his range of ability and shows he is talented. We have set in in a football pitch therefore it conveys a professional aspect to his play.
Gang:
In comparison the opposite group of people are portrayed as aggressive, deviant and mischievous. We effectively showed this through the comparison of shots. For example we used an over-the-shoulder shot of Isaac (the football player) and contrasted it with an over-the-shoulder shot of three members of the gang. We used this technique to compare their stances and attitudes. Another way in which we showed aggressiveness was the scene when the gang were play-fighting each other. Their attitude towards play fighting was more aggressive and threatening than how normal people would play fight. Finally the appearance of the gang members added to the way we wanted them to be represented. The way Isaac's kit is used to represent the kind of person he is (dedicated, hardworking) also is used for the gang. They are the perfect stereotype of the youth in London e.g. hoods up, trousers low, phones playing out loud etc.
