Summary notes Billy elliot

Purpose Present viewers with the realities of being different ever-changing pre-conceptions towards themes of gender and sexuality through a story of a young boy dealing with these issues Encourages acceptance and breaking free from stereotypes Links to Into the World Young large number have ability to rise against prejudice and overcome obstacles to become a success as they move into adulthood E. G. wand reluctantly participating in boxing to please his father (obstacles) 0 naturally drawn to ballet which is contrasted to Tonys violent, defiant character (e. Riot scene where Tony attempts to evade the police and Is captured and beaten) with Billys quiet and entitle persona to demonstrate different ways In which young people transition Into adulthood. Billy does not fit the male stereotype expected from the work class Love of music and dancing that separates him from other boys his age His dream is to possibly escape the angry, motherless family through Mrs.. Wilkinson suggestion for the Royal Ballet School. He responds to the loss of his mother with grief, opposing the angry, silent espouses of Tony and Jackie.He experiences difficult situations for an eleven year 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 read yourself, Aftermath of Billys experiences of growing up and moving into the world are positive and negative Positive Achieves his goal to be a dancer and surpass the restrictions of the block town Negative Criticism of schoolmates and family 0 must hide his passion from the worldThe sonant that belonged to Billys mother acts as a symbol of hope 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 think shell mind? Shut it Billy, shes de ad. Here, the destruction of the piano symbolizes Billys destroyed hopes to escape through music and dance.Music Main genre ruffian rock 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. screen the ballet shoes under the bed Non-dietetic music utilize to symbolism change in Billy e. G. Dancing through the streets with ballet slippers around his neck, paralleling previous(prenominal) 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.