2. Holly – Holly is presented as an adrenaline junkie, she isn’t scared to do anything and loves the adrenaline rush. She is there
because she wants to try a new dangerous thing out, such as caving.
Sam – Sam is the younger sister that tries to prove she is capable, as her older sister is in the group as well she wants to
prove she’s not a ‘little sister’ and that she is her own person. She wants to be more independent, she’s a trainee doctor so
she is clearly intelligent, she wants to be like everyone else and not a little child.
Rebecca – Rebecca is presented as a typical older sister, she still tries to look after her younger sister Amy and does things
for her. She is also very protective over her throughout the film.
Juno – Juno is portrayed as the leader of the group, she organizes the trip and basically leads them into the cave. However,
she’s also shown as a very two-faced person as she lies about the cave and has an affair with Sarah’s husband. She lies to
the group for her own personal means.
Sarah – Sarah is portrayed as a ‘damaged’ person, earlier in the film she loses both her husband and child which shows why
she is emotional. She has a damaged past causing her to struggle to become happy. Sarah becomes feral, she is grieving
over the loss but she is someone the whole group respects.
Beth – Beth is represented as a realist, she is not negative or positive but she will just say things how they are. She is also
very trustworthy and a good friend as she keeps the secret about Juno throughout the whole film. Beth is a very protective
person as she is keeping the secrets so Sarah doesn’t get hurt anymore than she has already been hurt. She is well educated
but does not like danger, she is only there to support Sarah.
3. Now look at the following images.
Note down some keywords that you feel sum up the kind of representations that are created in them.
This picture shows how much they have
changed from the previous picture. They all
now look serious and very intimidating.
They’re still all together in unity as they are
grouped very close together. The picture is
cold and now looks more intense. The cuts
are significant to show the danger.
The image is aimed at men, the wet vests
make it appeal to men.
This picture shows the group all
together, looking very happy, the image
is warm and friendly. It shows that
everyone is together in unity and looks a
lot like a slumber party. They seem to be
relaxed and happy, making it seem a safe
place to be.
4. This image shows how much Sarah has
changed. She’s gone from a broken,
emotional character and is now an
aggressive woman, covered in blood
and holding an axe. She knows the only
way she is going to survive is if she
becomes as bad and aggressive as the
things that are trying to kill her.
This picture shows that there is
something going on between Juno and
Sarah’s husband. This is as they’re very
close, touching hands and she’s looking
very happy. She’s attempting to be
seductive and flirting with him.
