Coming of Age Flms

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Coming of Age Films



 Film Name: Mean Girls

What are the themes?: Friendship, Growing Up, Bullying, Loyalty, Comedy.

What are the representations of gender/youth?: That girls are mean, childish, crave popularity. And the men are just prizes almost for the women.

What suggestions do the music and titles suggest about character?: The music is quite upbeat at the beginning showing that everything starts of lighthearted. But when 'The Plastics' come on screen the music changes to a a song that insinuates a sex appeal.

How does media language make suggestions about the character?: Regina is being carried by other boys showing she's superior to everyone else. Also she is almost always in the middle of the shot showing she's centre of attention and the leader.





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