Evaluation Question 2 (Kyle Stoneley 7161)

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How does your media product represent particular social groups?


Character 1 -  Protagonist 

- Military trained young adult 18 with a disturbed past. Very ambitious and courageous.
- Can work well in changing environments. Outstanding combat fighter.
- Shuts society out and keeps himself to himself.


Comparison to Alex Rider 

- Brave, great athletic skills.
- Military trained, works for MI6.
- Great combat fighter.
- Very intelligent.
- Can use Military grade weapons.

 We have based our thriller opening character on Alex Rider because of his personality and traits. 

Similarities 

- Athletic
- Great combat fighter 
- Works for secret service
- Dresses well
- Military trained.
- Courageous and Brave

Differences

- Both come from different backgrounds. One comes from a wealthy background other was very poor and had to build his own wealth.

- Alex is very confident about himself whereas the Protagonist doubts himself a lot and lacks in confidence.

Character 2 - Antagonist 

- Mysterious character
- Out of shape not physically fit
- Alcoholic 
- Ex MI6 agent
- Selfish and money motivated.


Comparison to Tommy DeVito from Goodfellas


Tommy DeVito

- Bipolar
- Unpredictable & untrustworthy
- Criminal
- Money motivated



Why Tommy DeVito?

We chose this character because of his unpredictable behaviour. He often changes from good to bad sometimes helping people or making things worse. This relates to the character in our thriller opening as he has a bad reputation however has a change of heart and is trying to help the protagonist.

Conclusion

 Our media product presents different social groups through the protagonist and antagonist in our thriller opening. The protagonist presents someone who has mental health problems and finds it difficult to socialise with society. This person needs help from society. On the other hand, the antagonist is different, he is a untrustworthy character who was a good person but then went rogue.

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