Characters
The short film “We’ve All Been There” by Nicholas Clifford features four characters: Jess, Matt, Joan, and Kat. In what follows, we will give you some points that will help you characterise the…
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Jess
Jess’s outer characterisation indicates that she is a young waitress, expecting her first child with Matt. The couple struggles with money as Matt is unemployed and they are overdue with their rent.
Inner characterisation
Jess’s inner characterisation is conveyed in relation to the other three characters and her situation. Fearing she will be evicted, she asks her supervisor at the diner, Kat, for extra hours, something which shows that she is willing to work harder even though she is pregnant. When Kat refuses, she asks for an a…
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Matt
Matt is Jess’s partner, the father of her child. His outer characterisation tells us that he is unemployed and looking for a job in the nearby towns. This shows that he is willing to commute to find a job. He initially comes across as slightly threatening, as this is how Joan perceives him. The message behind Matt’s outer characterisation is that you cannot judge people based on their appearance.
Inner characterisation
Matt’s inner character…
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Joan
Joan’s outer characterisation suggests she is a middle-aged wealthy woman, who drives an expensive car and has a wallet full of money.
Inner characterisation
Her inner characterisation first suggests that she is short-tempered as she kicks the flat tire of her car and she tries to call someone to tow her without any success because she has no phone coverage. Upset, she gets into the car, perhaps unsure about what to do next.
When she sees Matt stop and approach her, Joan’s attitude suggests that she is suspicious and fearful. She does not trust a stranger approaching her, especially someone who…
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Kat
Kat is a secondary character in the short story. Her outer characterisation tells us that she is young and is probably Jess’s supervisor at the dinner.
Inner characterisation
Her inner characterisation is conveyed only in relation to Jess. Her attitude towards Jess’ problems and request suggests she lacks empathy and is probably more concerned about her own job than other people’s problems.
First, she r…
