Representation of characters

Representations

Write a paragraph on each of these areas

•Teenagers

Teenagers are represented as the main roles that are presented in this series. They make up the main characters of the series and are a very important role in the show. The teens are represented as naughty due to the fact they go against what the adults say for example Steve climbing through the window and the boys going out when told not to.

•Family life and relationships

The family life with most of the boys are represented like normal family’s with bickering and arguments shown at the dinner table scene. There is then wills family (Joyce and Johnathan) which differs from the rest because they are overprotective most likely because his dad isn’t around.

•Mothers

Mothers are shown as caring and loving throughout this episode mainly Joyce when she is worried about will. She is represented as crazy when giving her opinions to people. This is showing the 1980’s view on women, men are more superior, and women’s opinions are invalid.

•Absent fathers

Wills father is represented as a bad guy because he hasn’t been around to look after will and left it all to Joyce. This is shown in the scene where she tries to call him, and a woman picks up and then hangs up when realising its Joyce. The pressure of single parenting is shown when Joyce is panicking and scared for will and has no one to talk to but Johnathan.

•Police

The police are represented as not very useful in the start when they are not taking it very seriously but when they realise it is serious, they do a good job at helping. The get a search party together and search the woods, this is showing that Hopper is interested in the case and is willing to help the single parent Joyce.

·        Small community life

·        Bullied/outsiders/underdog

Stranger Things Characters

Character	Information
Joyce Byers	Major or Minor Character? major Stereotype?  Stereotypical single mum Characteristics? Contribution to Narrative?  Crazy Scared Caring
Jim Hopper	Major or Minor Character? major  Stereotype? Stereotypical cop Characteristics? Serious Caring Contribution to Narrative? Need him to solve the case
Mike Wheeler	Major or Minor Character? major Stereotype? Stereotypical teen Characteristics? Fun Smart Caring Contribution to Narrative? One of the 4 main kids
Dustin Henderson	Major or Minor Character? major Stereotype? Stereotypical kid Characteristics? Funny Caring Playful Contribution to Narrative? One of the 4 main characters
Lucas Sinclair	Major or Minor Character? major Stereotype? Stereotypical kid Characteristics Mature Clever Contribution to Narrative? One of the main 4 kids
Will Byers	Major or Minor Character? major Stereotype? Stereotypical nerd kid Characteristics? Clever Fun smart Contribution to Narrative?  One of the main 4 kids
Eleven	Major or Minor Character? major Stereotype? Not stereotypical Characteristics? very smart supernatural Contribution to Narrative? Main character of series
Jonathan Byers	Major or Minor Character? major Stereotype? stereotypical worried brother Characteristics? Worried Scared caring Contribution to Narrative? The brother of the main character.
Nancy Wheeler	Major or Minor Character? Major Stereotype? Typical teen Characteristics? Naughty Bratty Contribution to Narrative? Sister of the main character
Steve Harrington	Major or Minor Character? Minor Stereotype? Jock Teen boy Characteristics? Naughty Sexual Contribution to Narrative? Boyfriend of main characters sister
Barbara Holland	Major or Minor Character? Minor Stereotype? Nerd Characteristics? Smart Loving Innocent Contribution to Narrative? Main characters sisters best mate.
Benny Hammond	Major or Minor Character? Minor character Stereotype? Manly man Characteristics? Caring Intuitive nice Contribution to Narrative? Turned in 11
Mr Clarke	Major or Minor Character? Minor character Stereotype? Teacher Characteristics? Smart Cares about the kids Contribution to Narrative? Teacher of the main characters
Connie Frazier (Social Worker)	Major or Minor Character? Minor Stereotype? Undercover Characteristics? Mean Nasty Scary Secret worker Spy Contribution to Narrative? Finds 11
The Scientists	Major or Minor Character? minor Stereotype? Mad Scientist stereotype Characteristics? Scared Up to no good Mean Contribution to Narrative? Started the whole problem
Ted Wheeler	Major or Minor Character? Minor Stereotype? Classic dad figure Characteristics? Funny Slow Contribution to Narrative? Main characters dad
Karen Wheeler	Major or Minor Character? Minor Stereotype? Classic mum Characteristics? Naggy Moans Contribution to Narrative? Main characters mother