PLANNING: CHARACTERS
CHARACTERIZATION OF THE CHAV
We set out to create a representation of Kieran Tucker as a chav. To accurately create this representation, we had to complete research of what stereotypes are associated with being a chav. A very strong stereotype associated with being a chav is the cockney accent. The cockney accent is traditionally spoken by working class Londoners, which is the accent that suited this character best. We decided to dress Kieran Tucker in jeans, polo, and white trainers. This is a very stereotypical clothing style associated with chav Londoners. Therefore, his clothes connote these qualities. Another stereotype which defines this character is the haircut. Kieran Tucker is also a football fan who spends a lot of time in the pub. To represent this stereotype, we decided Kieran would need to have very short hair.
DEPICTION OF THE BUSINESSMAN
To accurately create a representation of an upper-class businessman, Herbert Crafts is a direct contrast to Kieran Tucker. In many ways Herbert is a stereotypical businessman as we decided to dress him in a suit. Therefore, his clothes connote that he is very aware and proud of his appearance. Just like Kieran, Herbert has an accent that plays an important role when trying to represent this stereotype. Herbert speaks in a very posh well spoken English accent. To further drive a contrast between Herbert and Kieran, we decided it would be best if the haircuts were different as well. This is to represent both characters as opposites.
STEREOTYPING THE FISHERMAN
After some research I found that the qualities associated with a stereotypical fisherman was that a fisherman is very unaware of their surroundings because they keep their focus on their fishing lines. To create this representation, we dressed Alan Cork in fishing overalls and a bucket hat.
REPRESENTING THE INSPECTOR
Inspector Thorne has many aspects that make him a stereotypical inspector. Just like Herbert, Inspector Thorne is dressed in a suit. However, to represent a difference in the two characters I conducted research on what stereotypes are associated with an inspector. Although clothing plays a big part in the role of an inspector, so does props. Stereotypical inspectors often have a smoking habit due to the stress endured in solving their cases.
