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Thursday, August 12, 2010

Character Profile - Nigel

Image taken from: googleimages on 12/08/10

Versions of femininity/masculinity -

  • Seen to be feminine because of his love for fashion
  • The role he takes with Andy appears to be feminine rather than masculine
  • His concern for his appearance seems feminine
  • Kind and helpful
  • Can be condescending and sarcastic
  • Sharing
  • His actions and words - plus way of speaking - appear feminine
  • Switches between dependent on Miranda and independent in terms of the freedom is seems to have in their relationship - he is closer to being her equal than anyone else seems to be in the office
Actions - 
  • Helps Andy out with her wardrobe 
  • Plays a fairy godmother type role - turns Cinderella into a princess.
  • Helps Andy fit into her new environment
  • Takes Andy under his wing
  • Maternal type actions
  • Helps Andy develop her style - becomes her stylist
Appearance -
  • Well dressed
  • Well groomed
  • Wears glasses
  • Bold
Words - 
  • Not shy about making his point known
  • Determined
  • Has attitude
  • Can be 'bitchy'
  • "Wake up six"
  • "Yes, that's what this multi-million dollar industry is all about... inner beauty"
  • "There is nothing in this closet that will fit a size six"
  • "Sometimes I can't believe I talk about this crap all day"
  • "My work here is done"
  • Generally laid back but can become quite stressed
  • "Do you not get it?"
  • Usually gentle but can become rough
Changes - 
  • Doesn't get the job he thought he was being promoted into
  • Gains a new friend in Andy
  • Becomes less positive/optimistic about his job
  • Realises that Miranda may not be as wonderful as he previously was willing to believe
  • Doesn't trust Miranda as much

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