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Attack the Block: Character Representations and Scene Analysis in Film Studies
Remy Mae
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Hi-Hatz: The Unchanging Antagonist
This image screams power and control - Hi-Hatz uses his gun to intimidate everyone around him, including teenagers. He's clearly the boss, and everyone knows it. Even his mate Tonks just stands in the background, following orders without question.
What makes Hi-Hatz particularly frustrating is that he never learns or grows. Even after watching the aliens kill his friend, he's still obsessed with getting revenge on Moses instead of focusing on the real threat.
His refusal to adapt or acknowledge the alien danger ultimately leads to his death. It's a harsh lesson about being too stubborn to see what's really important.
Key point: Sometimes the biggest threat isn't the obvious monster - it's the person who refuses to see the bigger picture.
Moses: From Villain to Hero
Moses starts the film looking absolutely terrifying - hood up, face covered, basically unrecognisable. You'd cross the street if you saw him coming! This mysterious appearance makes us instantly judge him as dangerous because, let's be honest, why would someone innocent need to hide their identity?
But here's where it gets clever - once the alien invasion kicks off, everything flips. Suddenly Moses isn't the scary one anymore; he's the one being chased by something far more dangerous. Yes, he's still holding weapons, but now we're actually rooting for him to use them.
By the film's end, Moses becomes the hero and saviour we never expected. Instead of causing trouble, he's literally saving everyone from alien monsters. It's a proper character transformation that makes you question your first impressions.
Think about it: How often do you judge someone based purely on how they look or dress?
Brewis and Social Prejudice
Brewis perfectly represents middle-class prejudice towards working-class communities. He's got this fixed idea of what people from the block should look like and act like, and it's pretty grim.
When he meets Sam, he can't believe she lives there because she doesn't fit his stereotypical view - she's white, has a job, and doesn't dress like a 'chav'. Meanwhile, Moses and Dennis match his expectations perfectly: young, Black, involved in crime.
The really frustrating bit? Brewis judges from a position of privilege. He doesn't live on the block, has no money worries, and comfortably sits in the middle class whilst making assumptions about people whose lives he doesn't understand.
Reality check: Brewis shows how dangerous it is when people judge entire communities based on stereotypes rather than getting to know individuals.
Sam's Journey of Understanding
Sam's character development is absolutely brilliant and mirrors our own journey as viewers. She starts the film hating Moses and his mates because they mugged her - fair enough, really. She even helps the police try to arrest him.
But as the alien chaos unfolds, everything changes. She ends up treating Pest's injuries and slowly begins to see the boys differently. The real turning point comes when she witnesses Moses' living conditions and understands the reality of his life.
By the film's end, she's defending Moses to the police, calling him a hero rather than a criminal. Her transformation teaches us about social understanding - how easy it is to judge people without knowing their circumstances, and how our perceptions can completely change when we see the full picture.
Film's message: Just like Sam, we begin judging Moses as dangerous but end up seeing him as the hero he truly is.
The Girl Gang: Violence as Survival
This image perfectly captures how violence is embedded in block life - even the girls, who seem less aggressive than the boys, don't hesitate to fight when threatened. It's not about being naturally violent; it's about survival in their environment.
The girl gang shows us that in 'Broken Britain' society, everyone learns to fight back regardless of gender. It's become a necessary life skill rather than a choice.
What's really powerful is how the film presents this violence not as mindless aggression, but as a response to their circumstances. When you're constantly under threat, fighting becomes a survival mechanism.
Social commentary: The film suggests that violence in these communities isn't about moral failings - it's about adapting to harsh realities.
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Xander S
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Attack the Block: Character Representations and Scene Analysis in Film Studies
Remy Mae
@remymae_
Ever wondered how films use character development to challenge your assumptions? "Attack the Block" brilliantly transforms how we see its characters, especially Moses, taking viewers on a journey from fear to understanding whilst exploring themes of social class and prejudice... Show more
Hi-Hatz: The Unchanging Antagonist
This image screams power and control - Hi-Hatz uses his gun to intimidate everyone around him, including teenagers. He's clearly the boss, and everyone knows it. Even his mate Tonks just stands in the background, following orders without question.
What makes Hi-Hatz particularly frustrating is that he never learns or grows. Even after watching the aliens kill his friend, he's still obsessed with getting revenge on Moses instead of focusing on the real threat.
His refusal to adapt or acknowledge the alien danger ultimately leads to his death. It's a harsh lesson about being too stubborn to see what's really important.
Key point: Sometimes the biggest threat isn't the obvious monster - it's the person who refuses to see the bigger picture.
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Moses: From Villain to Hero
Moses starts the film looking absolutely terrifying - hood up, face covered, basically unrecognisable. You'd cross the street if you saw him coming! This mysterious appearance makes us instantly judge him as dangerous because, let's be honest, why would someone innocent need to hide their identity?
But here's where it gets clever - once the alien invasion kicks off, everything flips. Suddenly Moses isn't the scary one anymore; he's the one being chased by something far more dangerous. Yes, he's still holding weapons, but now we're actually rooting for him to use them.
By the film's end, Moses becomes the hero and saviour we never expected. Instead of causing trouble, he's literally saving everyone from alien monsters. It's a proper character transformation that makes you question your first impressions.
Think about it: How often do you judge someone based purely on how they look or dress?
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Brewis and Social Prejudice
Brewis perfectly represents middle-class prejudice towards working-class communities. He's got this fixed idea of what people from the block should look like and act like, and it's pretty grim.
When he meets Sam, he can't believe she lives there because she doesn't fit his stereotypical view - she's white, has a job, and doesn't dress like a 'chav'. Meanwhile, Moses and Dennis match his expectations perfectly: young, Black, involved in crime.
The really frustrating bit? Brewis judges from a position of privilege. He doesn't live on the block, has no money worries, and comfortably sits in the middle class whilst making assumptions about people whose lives he doesn't understand.
Reality check: Brewis shows how dangerous it is when people judge entire communities based on stereotypes rather than getting to know individuals.
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Sam's Journey of Understanding
Sam's character development is absolutely brilliant and mirrors our own journey as viewers. She starts the film hating Moses and his mates because they mugged her - fair enough, really. She even helps the police try to arrest him.
But as the alien chaos unfolds, everything changes. She ends up treating Pest's injuries and slowly begins to see the boys differently. The real turning point comes when she witnesses Moses' living conditions and understands the reality of his life.
By the film's end, she's defending Moses to the police, calling him a hero rather than a criminal. Her transformation teaches us about social understanding - how easy it is to judge people without knowing their circumstances, and how our perceptions can completely change when we see the full picture.
Film's message: Just like Sam, we begin judging Moses as dangerous but end up seeing him as the hero he truly is.
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The Girl Gang: Violence as Survival
This image perfectly captures how violence is embedded in block life - even the girls, who seem less aggressive than the boys, don't hesitate to fight when threatened. It's not about being naturally violent; it's about survival in their environment.
The girl gang shows us that in 'Broken Britain' society, everyone learns to fight back regardless of gender. It's become a necessary life skill rather than a choice.
What's really powerful is how the film presents this violence not as mindless aggression, but as a response to their circumstances. When you're constantly under threat, fighting becomes a survival mechanism.
Social commentary: The film suggests that violence in these communities isn't about moral failings - it's about adapting to harsh realities.
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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
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This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
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Greenlight Bonnie
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very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
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THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
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This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
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Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
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Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
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This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
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Rohan U
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Xander S
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Elisha
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This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
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