This document analyzes how various social groups are represented in media products by comparing characters from the film "We Need to Talk About Kevin" to characters from other films. The main characters discussed are the kidnapper (Kevin), the mother (Eva), the missing girl (Evie), and the policeman. For each pair of characters, differences and similarities between how they are portrayed in terms of things like violence, mental state, race, and socioeconomic background are outlined. The document also notes that elderly characters are not included.

1. By Marco Hurst
EVALUATION QUESTION 2:
HOW DOES YOUR MEDIA PRODUCT REPRESENT
PARTICULAR SOCIAL GROUPS?

2. Differences;
• Much more violent and psychopathic.
• Luke's mother was much more
abusive.
• Presented in white occasionally
whereas Luke is presented in dark
colours.
Similarities;
• Both whit and middle class.
• Both a jealousy and psychological
issues.
• Both presented as dark characters and
both shown as solitary
• Both violent towards sister
MAIN CHARACTER (KIDNAPPER)
Luke Kevin (from we need to talk about Kevin)

3. Differences;
• Eva made to look like the victim and
portrayed as weak.
• The mother from our opening sequence
is shown as dark and violent on screen.
• The mother’s face is not seen adding to
the mystery.
Similarities;
• Both white and middle class
housewives and live in comfortable
households.
• Both have a conflict with their son
• Both give the appearance of a tranquil
and perfect family life.
THE MOTHER
The Mother Eva Khatchadourian

4. Differences;
• Evie is innocent party whereas Amy
is seeking revenge.
• Both missing for different reasons,
Evie; jealous brother, Amy is missing
on purpose.
Similarities;
• Both from a middle class back-ground.
• Both given the impression of a perfect
family life.
• Both are the focal point for the
storyline
THE MISSING GIRL
Evie Barlow Amy Dunne (gone girl)

5. Differences;
• The policeman from the opening
sequence is just completing his job
whereas will has hidden the fact he
accidently shot his co-worker and I
plagued by guilt,.
• Will has mental illness.
Similarities;
• Both white middle class males.
• Both looking to uphold the law.
THE POLICEMAN
Policeman investigating kidnapping Will Dormer (Insomnia)

6. GROUPS NOT INCLUDED
• Our film does not contain characters which are elderly as they do not nit into our storyline.