The End of the F***ing World by Leah Garrad https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf Representation of Youth in TV Drama en-us 2018-05-03 18:50:08 UTC 2024-04-10 20:58:32 UTC hello@padlet.com Alyssa leahgarrad https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257816865 Played by Jessica Barden, Alyssa is a careless, rebellious 17-year-old who is initially James' intended victim but later becomes his love interest.]]> 2018-05-03 19:12:08 UTC https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257816865 James leahgarrad https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257817127 Played by Alex Lawther, James is a 17-year-old who believes he is a psychopath. He is a loner and becomes the disturbed love interest of Alyssa.]]> 2018-05-03 19:12:44 UTC https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257817127 DC Teri Darego & DC Eunice Noon leahgarrad https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257817438 Played by Wunmi Mosaku & Gemma Whelan, DC Teri and Eunice are police partners, assigned to James' and Alyssa's case.]]> 2018-05-03 19:13:40 UTC https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257817438 Leslie (Alyssa's Dad) leahgarrad https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257818306 Played by Barry Ward, Leslie is Alyssa'd estranged drug-dealing father.]]> 2018-05-03 19:16:02 UTC https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257818306 Phil (James' Dad) leahgarrad https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257818691 Played by Steve Oram, Phil is James' caring father.]]> 2018-05-03 19:17:12 UTC https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257818691 Gwen (Alyssa's Mum) leahgarrad https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257819132 Played by Christine Bottomley, Gwen is Alyssa's mum.]]> 2018-05-03 19:18:33 UTC https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257819132 Tony (Alyssa's Stepdad) leahgarrad https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257820085 Played by Navin Chowdhry, Tony is Alyssa's abusive stepdad.]]> 2018-05-03 19:21:12 UTC https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257820085 Channel 4 leahgarrad https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257821772 The programme was first aired by Channel 4 on 24th October 2017. It was later released on 'All4' (Channel 4's catch-up platform).]]> 2018-05-03 19:25:53 UTC https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257821772 Netflix leahgarrad https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257822136 The shows is a co-production with Netflix who released the series on 5th January 2018.]]> 2018-05-03 19:26:58 UTC https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257822136 Channel 4 leahgarrad https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257822647 Channel 4's target audience is 16-34 year olds and their wider audience extends to include families]]> 2018-05-03 19:28:35 UTC https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257822647 Graphic Novel by Charles Forsman leahgarrad https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257822921 The series was based on the graphic novel by American author, Charles S. Forsman which was published in 2011]]> 2018-05-03 19:29:25 UTC https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257822921 Writer: Charlie Covell leahgarrad https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257823410 Charlie Covell has also written UK TV Drama, 'Banana' (2015) and black comedy film, 'Burn Burn Burn' (2015)]]> 2018-05-03 19:31:05 UTC https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257823410 Producer: Kate Ogborn leahgarrad https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257823756 Kate Ogborn has also produced film, 'This Is England'.]]> 2018-05-03 19:32:12 UTC https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257823756 Misfits leahgarrad https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257824930 2018-05-03 19:36:09 UTC https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257824930 Channel 4 has also aired: leahgarrad https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257825003 2018-05-03 19:36:27 UTC https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257825003 Fresh Meat leahgarrad https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257825218 2018-05-03 19:37:16 UTC https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257825218 Derry Girls leahgarrad https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257825420 2018-05-03 19:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257825420 Skins leahgarrad https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257825551 2018-05-03 19:38:32 UTC https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257825551 leahgarrad https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257827538 He has also written other books which feature young characters and similar themes to TEOTFW]]> 2018-05-03 19:45:27 UTC https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257827538 leahgarrad https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257829149 However, this particular TV drama has an age restriction of 18+ due to the content of the series.]]> 2018-05-03 19:50:26 UTC https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257829149 Language & Phrases leahgarrad https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257831714 In this sequence Alyssa is portrayed as being standoffish, disrespectful and rude by saying things such as:
"Your car smells like feet"
"This guy's a prick"
"Jack looks like a potato"
"You guys are so f***ing boring"]]> 2018-05-03 19:59:10 UTC https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257831714 Clothing & Appearance leahgarrad https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257831760 Both James and Alyssa are wearing very simple clothing which would be considered atypical (especially James') of people their age. However, context has been provided for this as the scene starts with James topless - he is then given a jumper by the older man - hence explaining the differing style.]]> 2018-05-03 19:59:22 UTC https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257831760 Actions & Behaviour leahgarrad https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257831785 Alyssa and James are both very cautious in this scene and don't do or say much. However, Alyssa makes her attitude clear through doing things such as laughing at a photo of the man's children and then storming out of the room.

James is very reserved and is rapidly losing his patience with Alyssa.]]> 2018-05-03 19:59:27 UTC https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257831785 Other Collective Groups leahgarrad https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257831854 The only other person James and Alyssa interact with in this scene is a white, older man. Neither of the overly-interact with him but for different reasons; as discussed before, Alyssa is very rude towards him, whilst James tries to be polite.

The older man is represented as kind and generous. However, Alyssa's behaviour towards and thoughts about him may give some audience members a reason to believe there is more to him than that.]]> 2018-05-03 19:59:44 UTC https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257831854 leahgarrad https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257835375 James, however, tries to be polite by engaging in small conversation with the man, and apologising for Alyssa's behaviour.]]> 2018-05-03 20:14:52 UTC https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257835375 Idea 2 - The representation of characters is complex. Audiences respond to characters differently depending on appearance and character type, how relatable their performance is and the social values they represent. leahgarrad https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257838303 - Audiences will respond differently to James than they will to Alyssa due to their differing behaviour in this scene.]]> 2018-05-03 20:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257838303 Idea 1 - The structure of TV dramas and 'series' lead to 'unique relationships' with audiences. leahgarrad https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257838642 - lots of mid-shots are used to invite the audience to form individual relationships with the characters.]]> 2018-05-03 20:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257838642 Idea 3 - Audiences are invited to see characters as 'real' and to be similar to people they know or know in real life. leahgarrad https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257838698 - James and Alyssa are not in school, but as context has been provided for this, it is a more realistic representation.
- James and Alyssa are not happy with their lives which is a relatable representation.]]> 2018-05-03 20:30:28 UTC https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257838698 Idea 4 - Audiences are polysemic; they are made up of different demographics with different values and experiences so will respond to the same characters and episodes differently. leahgarrad https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257839373 2018-05-03 20:33:14 UTC https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257839373 Idea 5 - The viewer negotiates the characters and will 'implicate' themselves with a preferred character depending on the audiences own value systems and viewing needs. leahgarrad https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257839570 2018-05-03 20:34:13 UTC https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257839570 leahgarrad https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257841811 The representation of youth doesn't differ too much to those of youth seen in other media forms as they are still shown as rebellious and disrespectful to adults. However, I believe THEOTFW shows that there the relationship between youth and adults is far more complex than that show in other media forms.]]> 2018-05-03 20:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257841811 leahgarrad https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257842214 Unlike some other media forms, the youth characters (James and Alyssa) are not represented as being all the same as they are shown to have differing approaches to situations - even if their values are shared.]]> 2018-05-03 20:45:25 UTC https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257842214 leahgarrad https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257842577 In general, the representation of youth in TV drama is much more realistic than in other media texts. However, characters profiles are still very much built and rely upon stereotypical representations.]]> 2018-05-03 20:47:06 UTC https://padlet.com/leahgarrad/9a0reiolzpxf/wish/257842577