Character representations in This is England

• Unity: there is a sense of unity in the film because they all come together when having a good time and unite over their views on 'Britishness'. There is a family like nature and a sense of protecting one another
• Clothing: the clothing worn in the film is yet another way that the characters are united. The principal characters are all seen to be wearing designers such as Ben Sherman and Fred Perry reflecting their subculture
• Violence/bullies: this is represented right from the beginning of the film where footage of rioting can be seen demonstrating that right from the start, this is a key character representation
• Role models: as they have a group mentality in the film, there is always someone for the characters to look up to. For example Shaun, the youngest of the group is welcomed and looked after by Woody as an older brother might
• Simplicity of lifestyle: they lead a simple life as they are not represented to have stressful jobs or reaponsabilities