1. The girls age of thirteen which comes The representation of class within this picture and
across in her appearance with things throughout the whole film is apparent. In this picture
such as her headband, this gives the you can clearly see that the film is based around the
representation that she has dreams lower class as there are industrial buildings in the
which are confirmed in the film. But at background that look grubby and almost derelict. The
the same time it also shows a bridge behind the girl is covered in graffiti and looks
representation that she feels as though like an old bridge, highlighting the lack of money within
she is older and acts older, so therefore the community and also the sort of youth within the
she is sexually active which is clear in community being quite rough.
the end when you find out she has had
a baby. The girls accent within this shot is also very thick
northern accent, and she is using alot of slang and
swearing throughout emphasizing the lower class
represented throughout the film and this still shot.
The representation of gender is also strongly used The overall darkness of the image and film adds to
throughout this film and also in this image. The use the representation of the girls life and how it is bad
of a main female character represents the idea that and gloomy and has some dark points, giving the
she is strong and independent, particularly as in this overall film a feeling of depression throughout,
image she is by herself in what seems to be a rough which we would take as a representation of her
area because of the run down look to it and the feelings.
class side of it. However, the use of the padded
clothing could be a representation of her
vulnerability and how she tries to cover it up with
material things. She also has no make up on
breaking the stereotype of what is typical for a
young girl to do, therefore, perhaps enhancing the
fact that she is only 13.