Character representation

Within a thriller it is important to have variety characters as it enables the audience to identify which character is the victim and which is the villain. By having a variety of characters it also makes the narrative more interesting due to the different characters stories. Representation of characters is also very important as it also helps the audience to identify which characters are which but also helps the audience to understand the purpose of the character within the narrative. For example a young female character, wearing white clothing would show that she is being represented as weak and young so therefore the audience would feel sympathetic towards her.

My groups thriller consists of three characters:



Villain
Name: Sam
Age: 31
Gender: Male
Race: White
Background: Unfound criminal, being looked for by police to arrest for previous assault and murder of young children. He is well known for being always one step ahead and covering up all evidence, leaving just the body behind. His choice of location is always deserted where the victim can be unheard and unlikely to be found.


Purpose of narrative: His purpose within the narrative is to kidnap and murder the victim ruby in the forest where she is walking her dog.

How will the character appeal to the audience: The villains identity is never revealed or shown throughout the two minute clip, however is portrayed to the audience as a villain.







Victim
Name: Ruby
Age: 14
Gender: Female
Race: Mixed
Background: A 14 year old school girl, brought up in a normal working  family.  She has a continuous routine that is watched by same on a daily basis, which eventually will cause Sam to kill her.
Purpose of narrative:  Ruby is the child that is kidnapped and killed by Sam, so therefore her purpose of the narrative is Sams victim.
How will the character appeal to the audience: Her character will be portrayed as an innocent, young child. The audience will feel sympathy towards her as her 






Name: Mum
Age: 35
Gender: Female
Race: White
Background: A normal, caring mother to  Ruby, they have a very close bond.
Purpose of narrative: On the day she is unable to attend the daily dog walk her and Ruby attend, so therefore Ruby goes alone. Before Ruby leaving she warns her to be careful, therefore foreshadowing the event that something bad is going to happen. whilst Ruby is on the walk  she receives a disturbed call, she rushes out straight away to find her. Ruby's phone and torch are found but she is not to be seen.
How will the character appeal to the audience:  The mother is portrayed as being very caring and lovin towards her daughter, the audience should feel sympathetic towards her as her daughter has been killed and was the closest person to her.