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We have chosen Gavin and Stacey to analyse thedivisions in social class and how they are reinforced bydirectors. We will be looking at many different aspectswithin the production for example:

Mise en scene:CostumePropsSetting

Dialogue

SoundEditing

EPRESENTATION OF SOCIAL CLASS EPRESENTATION OF SOCIAL CLASS


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ISE EN ISE ENSCENECENE/ouses Sett ingouses Sett ing


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-Small semi detached house

with one garage which is of a basic nature which reflects the basic and low

.class of smithy s family

,Their car is old dirty with tacky writing over the windows this shows

they may not be able to afford I nice new sleek car again representing the low class of the family .

The brown colour make it dull and almost dirty especially the mould

under the windows this shows their lack of motivation to maintain a smart

,image implying their poor attitude.towards appearance

:MITHY S HOUSE:MITHY S HOUSE


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Their house is classic with white external walls and black beams

,and widow frames this empathises,their status the strong black and

white contrast demonstrates the strong differences and contrast

of the families and their social.class

,The house appears to be very open big open windows surrounding the house also

the porch over the front door adds the aspect of sophistication which reflects

.their personalities

The house is bordered with shrubbery and

potted plants show a

distinct difference between the two families and that

Gavin s family take great care in their

appearance to be formal and more

affluent with a high

social standing

:avin s House :avin s House

The juxtaposition of the two houses demonstrates the

.difference between the two classes


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ISE EN SCENE ISE EN SCENE

/ostume Personali tyostume Personal i ty


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Cathy s costume includes a-kaki t shirt and a skirt and

.jacket set The matching skirt and jacket have a big

,flowery pattern which,consists of loud colours

,this represents her big loud personality which indicates

.her low class social status Her outfit looks as though it has just been thrown on and

little though has been put,into her appearance again

showing the lack of self preservation within the

family reinforcing the impression of a low class

.family

, ATHY SMITHY S MUMATHY SMITHY S MUM

Both Cathy s lack of- ,make up and wet flat

scruffy hair demonstrates her

minimal attempt to,look presentable this

again contributes to the overall perception

of their low rank in.society

Overly dramatic representation using a

juxtaposition of dialogue and manner

along with simple or.basic house decor


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Rudy s general clothing would fall under the

stereotypical category

of a Chav the white-three quarter length,trousers long yellow

hooded shirt with her cropped denim jacket all

create the image of a.commoner The main

aspect of her costume which indicates a low class and crude

personality would be the her black bra is on

obvious display presenting her character

as promiscuous again strengthening the low

social class within.their family

Her accessories or props enhance the

common feel of her,character for example

her jewellery includes,big hooped earrings

long chain and ring which looks tacky and. cheap Rudy s hair is

also braided on the,left side of her head

this again is associated with Chavs

who are often of a low.social class

Rudy s black sunglasses hide her tired eyes from where she has been out all night and

,not slept this displays the typical teenage and lower

class connotation of reckless.behaviour

/ UDY RUTH SMITHY S SISTERUDY RUTH SMITHY S SISTER

Therefore supporting the image of a teenager in a run down council estate

returning home in the early morning with a hangover from the previous

night which displays antisocial.behaviour


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Gavinavin

Gavin s costume indicates that he is a laid back

.casual character He is wearing a football shirt

and a pair of shorts,after waking up from bed

many males do not consider putting on

extra clothes before,coming downstairs this

shows us he feels it inappropriate to come

,down half dressed showing us he has a good

.level of class

Even though he has just got out of bed

his head is reasonably,tidy this shows us he

takes care in his appearance and that he

tries to look appealing fitting into

I high level of social.class This also

reflects his care with.his personal hygiene


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Pam s costume a matching dress and jacket which

,is fitted to her shape she is also wearing

small sandals with a,diamante buckle her sleek costume and the

way she presents herself shows that she has taken

time and effort to make her self suitable to go

out .

Pam s props also demonstrate her as

someone with higher class for example her

-hair and make up is in,pristine condition she

wears a small simplistic necklace which adds

class to her outfit and finally she is bearing

gifts which shows her kindness and wealth

telling us that she can afford luxuries

displaying her high social class juxtaposed

with Cathy whom just

Pam has a perfect,posture she is stood

erect which shows her confidence and that

she presents herself.well

Mick s costume matches ,Pam s he is also

sophisticated which a smart navy blue suit along

with a blue shirt and tie.with brown shoes His

simple suit immediately presents his high class

,status also his body language shows the audience that he is

confident and has a laid back personality enhancing

his class also it displays his close relationship

with his wife and the

protective nature towards

.her

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Stacey

Stacey s costume is a,simple dressing gown

this shows that she has some level of class as many normally just walk

.down in pyjamas Also it

shows us that she does not feel the need to.dress up

Stacy s hair is a simple bob style and

,she is also blonde despite Stacey having

a huger level ofclass than smithy s

family she is prevailed as a blonde

which allows her to fall into the typical

stereotype of being a .dumb blonde


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, wen Stacey s Mum

Gwen s costume is,almost outdated the

floral apron creates a homely feeling

along with her knee.length floral dress

Both these items present Gwen as a

sweet and kind,person and that she

is that of a high.class nature

Gwen is wearing a simplistic watch

which indicates that she is

organised and.simple Her hair

appears to have a-semi perm which

could indicate her families class to

be between the.other two

Gwen is portrayed as a stereotypical housewife

and mother figure who is defined though her actions

.and attire This is shown also through the use of

props as she is catering and preparing food like a

.mother does


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, r in Stacey s UncleBrin s costume is a very

smart beige suit with a white shirt and a pink

.tie The suit itself allows the audience to relate the character as

a smart sophisticated.man However the beige

colour also indicates that he is a man with a

.simple mind it is apparent that he is of a

,higher class but it is contradictory with his.colour scheme

Brin has the prop of a,bible this shows the

audience that he attends church or at

least has a religious,perspective religion

today isn t as

strongly believed in and it is often attended by those whom

,have a higher class so this is a strong

confirmation of Brin social class being

.reasonably high


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/IALOGUE SOUNDIALOGUE SOUND

Toneone / RegionalRegional


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SOUNDOUNDDiegeticiegetic on diegeticon diegetic

Within this 4 minute clip diegetic sounds are emphasised

in a clear way to allow the audience to feel a sense of

reality in what they are

.viewingFor example when Rudy is looking through her phone the

director has focused on that sound to indicate to the

audience that it is a vital.prop within the frame

Within this 4 minute clip non diegetic is common as it

.introduces the new settingSeveral different soundtracks

are used within the 4 minutes but they all carry the same

, .theme cheerful and upbeatThe texture of the soundtracks

,are light with minimal use of.instruments

The most regular instrument which is used within the tracks

,is an electric guitar which is used in many different styles

which presents different styles within the programme which may

reflect the different classes which is portrayed within the

.clip


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,MITHY,MITHY

, ,Smithy s family are from Essex which reveals a strong accent ,however Gavin s family are also from Essex but the tone of

.their dialect creates a harsh division between the families ,For example Smithy s family talk in a very common manner with

.lots a swearing involved in their diction Where as incontrast Gavin s family do also contain the regional accent of

.Essex but they talk more precisely Which again help the audience distinguish the great different between the two.families and their class

,Stacey s family however are from Wales again they have a strong accent which can make it harder for the audience to

place the class of Stacey s family in comparison to the other

,two families the tone of Stacey's voice is abrupt and shows a

slight difference in class and regional identity to Gavin sfamily but not as greater difference between Stacey s family

.and Smithy sAlso the dialogue used between Smithy and Rudy shows a more

/ .aggressive argumentative family order

Gavinavin .nd Stacey s dialogue


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EDITINGDITING

Shotshots / AnglesAngles


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, /DITING CAMERA SHOTS ANGLES/DITING CAMERA SHOTS ANGLES

The first shot we come across is an establishing shot

,of the outside of smithy s house which is later .followed by an establishing shot of Gavin s house

There are many shot reverse shots to illustrate a,conversation and to make it clear who is talking this

technique dominates the short clip as it is mainly,conversation taking place many medium shots are also

.used to demonstrate the conversationThe other frequent type of camera movement is

,tracking this enables the narrative to move along,quickly like when smithy pulls up in the car the

.camera tracks the carThe editing within the clip contributes to the

division of social class and regional identity.through juxtaposition

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