Summary notes Billy elliot

Purpose Present viewers with the realities of being contrary Changing pre-conceptions towards themes of gender and sexuality through with(predicate) a story of a young boy dealing with these issues Encourages acceptance and breaking free from stereotypes tie in to Into the World Young people have ability to rise against prejudice and thrash obstacles to become a success as they move into adulthood E. G. billystick reluctantly participating in packing material to please his father (obstacles) 0 naturally drawn to ballet which is contrasted to Tonys violent, defiant character (e. Riot impression where Tony attempts to evade the police and Is captured and beaten) with Billys quiet and gentle persona to demonstrate polar ways In which young people transition Into adulthood. Billy does non fit the male stereotype expected from the working class discern of music and dancing that separates him from other boys his age His dream is to possibly beat the angry, motherless family thro ugh Mrs.. Wilkinson suggestion for the Royal Ballet School. He responds to the dismission of his mother with grief, opposing the angry, silent espouses of Tony and Jackie.He experiences difficult situations for an eleven year dis employ 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 usher yourself, Aftermath of Billys experiences of growing up and moving into the world are constructive and proscribe Positive Achieves his goal to be a dancer and turn over the restrictions of the congested town Negative Criticism of schoolmates and family 0 must skin his passion from the worldThe piano that belonged to Billys mother acts as a symbol of accept and escape for Billy E. G. Jackie yells at Billy to stop playing, foreshadowing the negative impact that his fathers anger will have on Billy in his search for beauty. E. G. When Jackie cuts up the piano for firewood on Christmas , Billy asks Do you believe shell mind? Shut it Billy, shes dead. Here, the destruction of the piano symbolizes Billys destroyed hopes to escape through music and dance.Music Main genre punk swing to capture feelings of angst and frustration towards poverty ND prejudice they experienced Upbeat pop rock is included when Billy succeeds creating tone of excitement e. G. Hiding the ballet topographic point 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 direction in life for Billy. Dietetic music used to show Billys growing happiness e.