2. Protagonist
Social Group
Middle Class
Female
Age: 16
Amateur agent
Representation
The Protagonist is represented as very amateur. This is shown through her simple, ‘typical teenage’
clothing. She is portrayed as terrified through the close ups, her facial expressions and her body
language. This makes her seem weak and vulnerable, and also shows her inexperience. She is definitely
the ‘lighter’ character and the person the audience are supposed to sympathise with.
Conforms to/subverts stereotypes?
This character is supposed to be a stereotypical teenage girl to make it obvious to the audience that she
is young. I have achieved this stereotype with her clothes and minimal makeup. However, she subverts
this stereotype because she is an agent. I did this because it adds interest to her character and makes
her stand out from the usual teenage girl. This shows that she is important to the story.
Effect on audience
As my target audience is teenagers, I think they will be able to relate to this character purely because of
the similarity in age. Also, this character is very anxious which teenagers can relate to because of
school. Although their situations are different, I think any type of anxiety is relatable for teenagers.
3. Antagonist
Social Group
Middle class
Female
Age: 18
Professional agent
Representation
The Antagonist is shown to be a professional agent through her black clothing and use of a gun. These things completely contrast
with the Protagonist to show that the Antagonist is much more superior and experienced. Black is a very powerful colour and the
fact that she is wearing all black shows that she has control. It also shows that she is the ‘darker’ character who the audience are
supposed to dislike/want the ‘good guy’ to beat.
Conforms to/subverts stereotypes?
Generally, in action thriller films, the antagonist wears dark colours, carries weapons and is very mysterious. This character
definitely conforms to this stereotype. I wanted to use all of these conventions to make her recognisable as the ‘bad guy’ because
there isn’t much introduction to the characters. This helps the audience to understand the premise of the film.
Effect on audience
The mystery that this character shows makes the audience feel that something is going to happen because of her. She is very
ambiguous because you can tell she is going to do something but you don’t know what. Although not much is revealed about either
character, the least is revealed about the Antagonist. This makes the audience intrigued.
This character isn’t relatable because of her uncommon profession. However, I think this makes the audience more curious about her
and gives her a mysterious quality.
