Proposal - Representations

Both stereotypical and unconventional  representations.

Stereotypical

British Teenage Boys: Awkward, quirky, talented, emotional, slightly effeminate [Michael]

Impact on audience: They feel empathetic and supportive towards the hero

Character Reference: Scott Pilgrim, Noah Taylor (Submarine)

British Teenage Girls: Girly, vain, likes boy bands, fickle, argumentative [Lara]

Impact on audience: negative representation, antagonist

Character reference: Regina George (Mean Girls), Lindsay (Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging)

Unconventional

British Teenage Boys: Confident, arrogant, macho, likes rock music, leather jacket-wearing [Brad]

Impact on audience: Negative representation, villain

Character reference: Casper (Uncle), Jackson Whittemore (Teen Wolf)

British Teenage Girls: Tomboy, likes rock music, quirky, funny, intelligent (Tris)

Impact on audience: Likeable, Jester Archetype  (funny, comic relief)

Character Reference: Kim (Scott Pilgrim), Princess Merida (Brave), Mindy McCready (Kick Ass)