My Boy Jack
Point of representation: Social Class
+Shows the importance of social class in 1914
+Costumes, dialogue and props all show the class of characters.
+Camera angles show social statuses and situations
+Dialogue and facial expressions show that being a writer is not seen as an upper class man's job
+Doesn't curse, respectable
+fade up on epensive, gold-encrusted watch - time is against someone, someone's late. We see later the watch belongs to the king - doesnt expect or like to be kept waiting
+Close up of wheel, sound bridge, shows speed, someone in a hurry
+Opportunities go to the wealthy
+Close up of watch - anxious
+Polished figure on car - wealth
+Fields - the wealthy have the freedom/space
+Facial expressions, close up, similarties to other characters
+Low angle of car, determination
+Parallel editing - two events at once
+Birds eye shot - costumes show no difference in class, suits and hair are similar, equal
+Hand held camera shot - encourages empathy to that character
+Unsteady camera - uncertainly
+Title 'My Boy Jack' in sky, the father has high hopes for his son
+Low angle - shows importance
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