mise en scene example

The mise en scene of the protagonists bedroom challenges and conforms to stereotypical views about youth culture. The establishing shot suggests that the series targets a teenage audience and it will follow the life and experiences of a teenager. The duvet cover shown is of a double bed with a naked man and woman, suggesting that this age group is sexually charged. The protagonist is positioned in the middle of the two bodies suggesting that he is sexually inexperienced. It could also be suggesting that he is alone and confused about his sexuality, which conforms to teenage sterotypes.In this shot natural lighting is used to give a sense of realism so the teenage audience identifies with the life of the protagonist.

Something which shows the protagonist to be very neat and organised is the appearence of his bedroom this challenges the stereotypical view of a teenager. When we see his bedroom it is clear that everything is ordered and in place. His clothes are all neatly folded and put away in the draws. This would alos suggest his behaviour is good and well manoured. However this is contrasted against the female character who we believe is his sister who appears to be ungroomed and messy. The connotations of this is that she has been out drinking this conforms to the stereottpe of a teenage lifestyle. This comparison shows the diversity of tenagers.