My main character (Alex) clearly represents the social group of teenagers. He forms the stereotypical teenage outcast- isolated, misunderstood, and somewhat confused by the world. These are many characteristics shared by 'JJ' from the popular British drama 'Skins.'
The opening of JJ's episode in the series represents his character in a very similar way to my opening.
Both characters spend a vast amount of the opening alone, shunned by those around them. JJ is taunted by the children in the street, Alex is simply ignored. Interestingly, JJ does infact find a place of happiness in his local model shop, whereas Alex seems to have no such place perhaps creating a severely bleaker representation of teenage outcasts. A feeling of isolation is common among many teenagers.
Each of the characters are somewhat perplexed by their respective worlds. JJ clearly shows this through the presentation of writing on his bedroom wall- his personal way of understanding relationships. Alex on the other hands seems to find no pleasure in the world as shown by the drawn out shot of him staring at his urban environment, trying to make sense of his own feelings. This is a common feeling felt amoung many teenagers, not just those who are considered outcasts.
Music forms a key part of the presentation of character in the extracts. They are both of simular styles, reflecting the pace of the extract and also the mood of the character. The music adds to the melancholy mood of the piece and the character in general, emphasising the dark world of the teenage outcast.
You can watch the opening to JJ's episode here...
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