Key Character Types

The two main characters of Eve and Jermaine could be considered anti-heroes. This is because they are considered the protagonists of the film who differ from the typical hero. For example, the typical hero is brave, clever and charismatic. However, anti-heroes are flawed, they are not villains and they are not heroes. In our film, the characters flaw is drug addiction, exhibiting characteristics opposite to that of the typical hero. They are driven by their own desires and needs, such as funding their drug habit. This is more gritty and relatable to the target audience, as every human has weaknesses, which aren't always shown in traditional protagonists.

This character type can also be seen in the character of Mark Renton of Trainspotting. The traditional hero qualities that are portrayed in him are that he is relatively attractive, intelligent and can fit into society. However, his major flaw, which rules over his life, is his heroin addiction to cope and escape from his depression and hatred towards other people. His acts would be seen as deviant from the norms of society but not evil.

Eve is also very similar to Candy, from the film with the same name. They both exhibit a flawed character type, as she was raised by a strict mother which led her to drug abuse in order to relax her from her hard lifestyle, eventually leading to a dramatic downfall.

In society, a common media portrayal of teenagers is that they are reckless drug and alcohol users. They are often illustrated as selfish, nihilistic pleasure seekers who are drains on society. The emphasis is mainly on male drug users, and that women are influenced into using.

This helps the audience recognise what the genre, tone and characters are like. It also appeals to people interested in this area but also challenges teh stereotypes as it shows the stuggles of both characters which lead to their drug use.