Summary notes Billy elliot

Purpose Present viewers with the realities of creation different Changing pre-conceptions towards themes of gender and sex through and through a story of a young boy dealing with these issues Encourold ages credenza and breaking free from assorts Links to Into the World juvenility people have ability to procession against prejudice and overcome obstacles to become a success as they move into adulthood E. G. billy reluctantly participating in boxing to please his father (obstacles) 0 naturally drawn to ballet which is contrasted to Tonys violent, insubordinate character (e. Riot scene where Tony attempts to foil the police and Is captured and beaten) with billy clubs quiet and gentle share to demonstrate different ways In which young people transition Into adulthood. billy club does non fit the male stereotype expected from the working class do of practice of medicine and dancing that separates him from other boys his age His dream is to possibly escape the angry, p arentless family through Mrs.. Wilkinson suggestion for the Royal ballet School. He responds to the loss of his dumbfound with grief, fence the angry, silent espouses of Tony and Jackie.He experiences difficult situations for an eleven twelvemonth old though responds with courage, passion and determination. This affirms Mrs.. Wilkinson advice that Its not about what you know Its about how you move, how you utter yourself, Aftermath of Billys experiences of growing up and moving into the world are positive and invalidating Positive Achieves his goal to be a dancer and surpass the restrictions of the congested townsfolk Negative Criticism of schoolmates and family 0 essential hide his passion from the worldThe piano that belonged to Billys mother acts as a symbol of fancy and escape for Billy E. G. Jackie yells at Billy to stop playing, foreshadowing the negative advert that his fathers anger will have on Billy in his search for beauty. E. G. When Jackie cuts up the piano fo r firewood on Christmas, Billy asks Do you think shell mind? Shut it Billy, shes dead. Here, the devastation of the piano symbolizes Billys destroyed hopes to escape through melody and dance.Music Main genre hood rock to capture feelings of angst and frustration towards indigence ND prejudice they experienced public assistance pop rock is included when Billy succeeds creating tone of excitement e. G. Hiding the ballet shoes under the bed Non-dietetic music used to symbolism change in Billy e. G. Dancing through the streets with ballet slippers around his neck, paralleling previous images of him with boxing gloves similarly positioned, combined with uplifting music 0 change in attitude and thrill in life for Billy. Dietetic music used to show Billys growing enjoyment e.