essay on hollyoaks representation of relationships

Through out Hollyoaks we are introduced to many personalities, all in which represent issues in soiety as well as normal things that occur in real life.

In this episode specifically we face issues such as abuse which is a cause for concern within society, especially abuse in relationships. We see a wide varity of techniques in order to convey these convesions such as mise en scene, camera angles, camera shots and more.

The lighting is very dim which creates a very cossy, sensual atmosphere but it also foreshadows something dark and sinister in the room. Although the lighting is harsh on both characters we see a light hit the side of maxine's face which shows the remaining innocent side of her, as she is the victim and cannot repent as she is in to deep in to a violent relationship. We beginning by seeing maxines face clearly with the light on her face to represent her angelic, naieve, innocense. The use of close up, mid shot angle helps us see the full expression on Maxine's face to show her reaction between then and when patrick takes hold of her phone. This helps the audience realise that it can be any normal person because we see with Maxine's direct mood of address that she wasn't even expecting that her self. We then continue with a fast motivational cut straight to Patrick as soon as we here the non diogetic, voice over noise of a mobile phone. We instantly know its a mobile phone because we recognise the tone as though it were a slogan of sound within the brand of the mobile. This creates fluency and suspense as the cuts in this clip are very fast. 
When we cut we go into a long shot where we can see both Maxine and Patrick. The camera is blurred out on Maxine which allows the audience to identify with Maxine's as she may feel insignificant which some will realise is a sign of neglect. 

At the begining the location is very typical of a middle class flat with a happy couple, one being young and the other much senior. This helps the character contrast just how normal your settings can be and where this sort of abuse can occur. It brings it much closer to home helping the audience understand that it can happen anywhere and with anyone no matter how wealthy or how 'happy' you think you maybe.