Analysis of Sub-Genre Conventions

High School Drama

The Social Network (2010)
Title Sequence

Key plot idea introduced:

1. Relationship issues
2. Revenge
3. Typical 'Nerd' on the computer indoors
5. Idea of sorority partying lifestyle

Storyline:

1. In chronological order
2. Guy breaks up with girlfriend at bar and seeks revenge online
3. Guy ('Nerd') moves on to creating idea of site but has to hack into others' computer
4. Contrast with 'Nerd' indoors, with sorority party life style, scenes flip back and forth

Characters:

1. Mark (main character)
2. Erica
3. Other extras

Social Groups:

1. Young male

2. Students

3. Nerd stereotype

4. Youths partying

5. Sororities 

Youth Drama

Boyz N The Hood (1991)
Title Sequence

Key plot idea introduced:

1. The idea of racism

2. Gangs and crime related stereotypes

3. Growing up

4. Black stereotype

 Storyline:

1. Innocent children in classroom talking about a gun incident, contrast between childhood and danger

2.Introduced to crime 

Characters:

1. Young Children in class

2. Teacher

Social Groups:

1. Young black children being introduced to crime

2. Young male