Appropriated Research 2

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Representation

Shaun is represented as a stereotypical white working class male. He is single and is struggling in his relationship with girlfriend Liz. Shaun passes time in the local pub with his friend and flat mate Ed. The character of Shaun is common and males in the audience can identify with him and his problems in life. Audiences of the opposite sex can also identify with girlfriend Liz or even Shaun as he is stuck in a dead end job.

This relates to my study as protagonist Shaun represents a typical heterosexual male who is most commonly featured in film. This is completely opposite of Kitten from 'Breakfast on Pluto', who is effeminate and unconventional in his lifestyle. Even so, the two have characteristics in common, such as being white, working class males and living in London. These two characters can be compared and contrasted as representations of British/Irish males, one being typical and the other atypical.