The representation of nerdy kids in school being picked on is a common representation which applies to the typical stereotype of the nerdy “weird” kids that usually get bullied. Stereotypically kids who are not following the mainstream “cool kids” are left out because they’re weird smart and nerdy .This stereotype is realistic to an extent who don’t live by social norms and are considered outsiders are not
as accepted as those considered “normal”. Specifically in this era where as people were still heavily influenced by judgemental and traditional ideas. The kids are smaller than the bullies which shows them as timid, we can also tell that they have been used to this and let it happen as they don’t seem too bothered or shocked by the bullies. This is unlike will who in a case of danger show some courage and tried to fight back (gun). A well lit seen shows that the bullying isn’t hidden which tells us it wasn’t uncommon and considered socially normal. The bikes pulling up is a good way to add emphasis that will is missing as you are expecting a 4th bike to appear and it doesn’t Nancy Byers is represented stereo-typically as the smart pretty girl, a friend and a rebellious popular boy which is common in most school orientated or teenager orientated media, specifically in American school “cliques”.
US police officers are commonly portrayed on TV in a lazy manor; they’re eating donuts, playing cards, have their feet on the table. The representation makes no attempt to challenge stereotypes of a laid back, middle aged police force in a sleepy suburbia. Conventional for American police force because of the sheriff however this misrepresentation of plenty of everyday police officers.The police station is very bland and beige in colour scheme. The use of props helps donuts and cards. Cigarettes. Tracking shots. Relaxed body language suggests that the police force is not used to interesting things happening.
Interviews between people and police can be commonly observed in the general media however there is usually a clear character leading the scene. In this instance, each Joyce and Hopper are represented accurately; Joyce is concerned but she is resilient to Hopper’s suggestions and keen to get her voice heard. Hopper is also stubborn, refusing to admit that something drastic has happened in Hawkins.
Hopper could be perceived as mis-represented because he seems entirely uninterested in Joyce and Will whereas real life police officers would likely show some level of concern for a missing child case.
Hopper’s police stereotype is constructed largely through make-up; his appearance is barely put together. Furthermore, the actor’s monotonous voice suggests a sincere lack of urgency. Joyce’s unhinged single mother trope can be recognized due to the iconography in the scene as well as the acting, some examples being the reliance on cigarettes, the constant pacing and shaking.
You make some interesting points Carys and express yourself maturely, but your representation ideas must focus on CONSTRUCTION – camera, editing, etc. Make sure every point refers to this in some way. You need to write in full sentences too.
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