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Why Stereotypes?
Teen films tend to lean heavily on stereotypes, in fact many teen films build their themes and plots around these stereotypes. The Breakfast Club is a prime example of this, it is a film that exists to examine and undermine stereotypes, however it is far from the only example. Often, teen films will have their…
The Outcast
The basket case. The outcast. The rebel. In The Breakfast Club this role is filled by Allison Reynolds, played by Ally Sheedy. By their very nature, rebels make up one of the least consistent archetypes within teen film, however this does not diminish the importance of their role. In The Breakfast Club, Allison plays the…
The Princess
The Princess, or the popular girl, is a female stereotype used heavily within teen film. The princess can play the role of either the protagonist or antagonist, although how these two types of princess are portrayed differ. In The Breakfast Club (1985) this role is filled by Claire Standish, played by Molly Ringwald. In The…
Archetypes and Stereotypes 