This is England = Narrative

Question 1

Linear Narrative Structure =

Answer 1

• Follows a linear narrative with montage sequences of 1980’s
• Shaun begins to find friends, an identity and then a new cause, the turning point for his character is when Milky is almost beaten to death and then a rejection of the NF

Question 2

Circular Narrative =

Answer 2

• Shaun begins the narrative isolated and alone which mirrors the ending where he is once again isolated

Question 3

Binary oppositions =

Answer 3

• Foregrounds the narrative and the roles of key characters
• Contrasting characters and ideas
• Woody is a positive male role model compared to Combo who is negative through his violence, racism and far-right nationalism

Question 4

Shaun’s Point of View =

Answer 4

• Shown from Shaun’s life understanding his emotions so we are able to sympathise with him being indoctrinated under Combo
• Becomes a way of exploring broader issues in 1980’s such as racism, poverty and masculinity

Question 5

Characters =

Answer 5

• Woody helps Shaun when he is low introducing him to the subculture and gang
• Combo is the complete opposite indoctrinating him into the hateful NF group