Textual Analysis: Eastenders
Introduction
In the 5min sequence that was presented Eastenders has shown representations of real life in the east end. In the 5min sequence you identify conflict in every corner of the sequence from friends fighting to family. However there are parts of the sequence where you find that family and friends are valued highly and that there is a care and protective attitude towards different characters. Due to the fact that most of the scenes settings are in a pub or house shows that there the community are close and there is a type of unity which brings a positive impression of the east end to a certain extent. Class in this drama can be represented in many ways the colloquialism, cloths and job can all identify the class of a character.

Scene 1
In the first scene it shows two characters which are sisters having a conversation the settings of this scene is set on the local street where you can spot patches of graffiti which shows a negative impression of the east end. In the scene u can hear diegetic sounds of the local market and the people in this scene the shots that they used in this scene are mid-shots of the characters to show there casual clothing and expresses to us that there from a working background. Furthermore what evidently concluded to us thinking that they are the working class is when one on the characters use colloquialism ‘sweet’. When describing the settings the lighting is rather doe and gloomy which suggests a gritty east end.

Scene 2
In the second scene it shows to characters in a two shot that suggests to the audience that they are on the same side. We also know this because of what is said in the conversation which was advice from a character to another which also expresses unity and guidance and shows the character as a strong protective figure. However when the other character is left alone he then feels venerable and senseless in this scene the east end is represented as a tough scamy part of London. The character is left to be cheated and mistreated by the customers however shows weakness and isolation form the character. The setting of this scene is an old fashioned pub with many people that know everyone which brings that sense of unity and friendship friends and family. On the other hand in general this scene is a negative impression on the east end. The camera shots that have been used in this scene as mentioned before the two-shot which suggests unity. Another was the close up shot which was used on the venerable character which helped us see the worry and anxiety on the characters face. If you look closely at the female characters costume its very posh and old fashioned which could show the impression that she many be from the lower middle class of the ladder. However it is not enough to suggest to us that she is educated but does show that she has a much high status then the rest of the characters shown in the scene.

Scene 3
In this scene is shows two characters in a low angle shot this shot indicates that the male character is a protective figure to the female character. This then tells us that the value of family is very important and is treasured. The male seems to be looking out for the female and advising her that what ever she is doing would take a lot of work however the female seems to have everything planned out and is excited. Another shot shown in this scene is the point of view shot which was done to show the audience that the character is remembering what she was like when she was younger and that to express he is terribly afraid and worried what could happen to her. This again emphasises the love and care for family the setting of the seen is in a house that looks dark and wounded which could suggest the feelings of the characters living in the house. Which again is a negative impression an expresses further conflict? The dialogue used in this scene was very shaky and expressed to us that she needed help and was troubled.

Scene 4
In the start of this scene the representation of the community if a glorious one firstly its shows a group of characters excited about the prospect of a new born child which again could show renewed peace and comfort. Furthermore there are different ethnicities working together and making a successful business which expresses a positive impression. We no there are working from the costumes they have on the shot they use for this is an establishing shot to show all characters facial expressions. However after that part of the scene the tone and the happy atmosphere begins to diminish the female character walks in and destroys the mood. Many shots are taken in this scene and one is the close up shot this shot is marked onto a particular character numerous times which then suggests he is behind the trouble approaching .this shot shows the worry and fear of this character very effectively and immediately conveys to the audience that he is in the middle. The dialogue used in this scene is very aggressive and is done with so much passion and emotion however brings a negative impression that there is that lack of honesty and trust between family and friends. However just before the scene is finished it brings back the emotion and love that the characters have for one another. What this shows about the community is that there is care and unity however there is also lack of trust and faith in one another. The settings are in a kitchen which again shows that working class status. Another shot that was used was the shot reverse shot to show that there is a dispute between to sides which unfortunately has one character in a cross fire. During this shot it shows a lot of aggression and rage between family and friends

Conclusion
To conclude the representation of the community is that there is a respect and care for one another and that they are very close together. The type of jobs that are presented in the drama are people working in the market which expresses the working class also the surroundings which are very rough and gritty suggest that the community are predominantly working class. It would be hard to find someone in a suit most of the people are in casual wear which tells us most have no university status.