The extract constructs representations of class in several ways. It depicts the upper class as extravagant through the use of a crane shot during a walk down a grand staircase, luxurious surroundings shown through mise en scene like gold paintings and red carpet. Slow editing allows viewing of the opulent scene. Calm music signifies a relaxed lifestyle. The lower class is shown as hard working through a busy kitchen scene with rushed actors having many conversations, implying constant work. The sound of a bell distances the classes, portraying an impersonal relationship.

1. With detailed reference to specific examples from the extract only. Discuss the ways
in which the extract constructs representations of class. Rupa
One way in which the upper class is represented as extravagant is through the use of
camera shot. This is shown in the moment when the upper class man is walking down
the stairs and the camera uses a crane shot in order to allow the audience to view his
luxurious surroundings, which connotates his wealth and extravagant lifestyle. Mise
en scene is also used in the same way as the audience see's the props within the
setting he's in, such as gold framed paintings, red carpet and grand staircase. This is
reinforced by the editing with the use of a slow cutting rhythm which again allows
the audience to take in all aspects of the scene, emphasising his extravagant lifestyle.
Sound is also used as we hear slow, calming music which signifies his relaxed
persona and lifestyle, also giving the impression that he has little to worry about as an
upper class man.
The lower class are then represented as hard working and disconnected to the upper
class, which is shown in the kitchen scene where they are eating breakfast. The mise
en scene shows the actors all rushing around and having multiple conversations,
implying that everyone's busy as there is much work to do as a working class person,
which encapsulates how they are constantly working. The sound of the bell in this
scene signifies how distanced the two classes are as it portrays their relationship as
impersonal.