Main Task - Textual Analysis - Kidulthood

Textual Analysis: Kidulthood

The shot reverse shot of Trevor and his uncle sitting in the vehicle portrays the respect that there is between them. Authority can also be seen in the shot as the white male is under the control of Trevors uncle. Respect is represented throughout the scene as Trevor has respect for his Uncle otherwise he would not have done the duty and deed in drilling the hole in gun. The representation of the gun could be seen as a key element later on in the film which could define the element of Trevor drilling the hole in the gun. Exploitation of the youth and higher authority is clearly identified in the dialogue that is spoken from the uncle. ‘The last boy that I asked to do this was shit’. Analysis from that can show his power maybe in the underworld because we do not know what happened to this boy who failed to please this ‘uncle’. The scare that Trevors uncle places on him when he points the gun at his throat can represent the relentlessness of the uncle. This clip also shows the power that this one character has and the rule he may have over people. This clip can be portrayed and re-enacted in our coursework but in movement of the main underworld gangster, which is to be played by Harvey. The deed of drilling the hole in the gun that Trevor does for his uncle is to also be reflected in our coursework but the deed is not seen in the clip, it is un identifiable to the audience. Dialogue is to conjure the un fulfilled deed of a delivery that the second character under Harvey should have done.

The lighting in the scene represents Trevor’s uncle as a two faced character. He may be evil but on the other hand he may be scared himself of other gangsters like himself, the unknown is a mystery. In addition the night atmosphere creates a sense of shadiness and further enhances the effects of the plot which is unfolding. The dark atmosphere is going to be shown in our clip to create a environment of mystery. The Mise en Scene aspect mainly focusing on Trevor’s uncle can be copied to replicate wealth. Instead of having a silver chain gold one can be used to signify his stature from the dodgy dealings and business in which the two characters are involved in. The black jacket in which Trevor’s uncle is wearing adds mystery to the character of Trevor’s uncle.