CHARACTER ANALYSIS
John Bender
John Bender is an adolescent with an aggressive attitude. He is subject to domestic abuse by his father and is a drug user, storing marijuana in his locker. This reflects on his attitude, and the bad relationship with Mr. Vernon, who possibly acts in a similar role as John's father, causing the antagonism between the two. He makes himself looks tough to hide any vulnerability, fighting with teachers and students without fear. John has long, untamed hair and shaggy clothes to show that he comes from a poor background, and the cigar burn shows how bad his relationship with his father is. John's intimidating personality most likely comes from his father, and John fears that he is becoming like his father.
John Bender is an adolescent with an aggressive attitude. He is subject to domestic abuse by his father and is a drug user, storing marijuana in his locker. This reflects on his attitude, and the bad relationship with Mr. Vernon, who possibly acts in a similar role as John's father, causing the antagonism between the two. He makes himself looks tough to hide any vulnerability, fighting with teachers and students without fear. John has long, untamed hair and shaggy clothes to show that he comes from a poor background, and the cigar burn shows how bad his relationship with his father is. John's intimidating personality most likely comes from his father, and John fears that he is becoming like his father.
Andrew Clarke
Andrew Clarke is the sporty person in the group. He is a wrestler because his dad wants him to be as he does not want his son to be a loser because he "doesn't tolerate those in his family". After smoking weed, he admits he has been pressured to do wrestling and doesn't even like it or say anything in the matter. He also tells the group that his dad was cool about what he did to Larry (taping his butt together) and he wanted Andrew to do even worse things.
Andrew Clarke is the sporty person in the group. He is a wrestler because his dad wants him to be as he does not want his son to be a loser because he "doesn't tolerate those in his family". After smoking weed, he admits he has been pressured to do wrestling and doesn't even like it or say anything in the matter. He also tells the group that his dad was cool about what he did to Larry (taping his butt together) and he wanted Andrew to do even worse things.
Allison Reynolds
Allison Reynolds is the so called 'basket case' of the group. Initially, she is quiet, only speaking in sudden outbursts. She admits to finding her family life unsatisfying as her parents ignore her, making her constantly bored and lonely, which is why she volunteered to go to Saturday detention. Her boredom and loneliness make her reclusive to the point of being almost completely silent. However, after smoking weed, she opens up to the people, pouring out the contents of her bag in search of attention, which she eventually receives. She considers herself friends with the other students after a while, and allows Claire to dress her up, transforming her into a 'normal' person, and starting a relationship with Andrew Clark.
Allison Reynolds is the so called 'basket case' of the group. Initially, she is quiet, only speaking in sudden outbursts. She admits to finding her family life unsatisfying as her parents ignore her, making her constantly bored and lonely, which is why she volunteered to go to Saturday detention. Her boredom and loneliness make her reclusive to the point of being almost completely silent. However, after smoking weed, she opens up to the people, pouring out the contents of her bag in search of attention, which she eventually receives. She considers herself friends with the other students after a while, and allows Claire to dress her up, transforming her into a 'normal' person, and starting a relationship with Andrew Clark.
Claire Standish
Claire is referred to as "a princess" who's parents use her to get back each other. Claire ends up in detention after skipping school to go shopping, her parents have contrasting reactions when they find out what she did. Her dad, who is rich, did not really give any care to what she did but her mum, who comes from a poor family and is a drunk, gives Claire a mouth-full after actions. Claire comes from a wealthy family: she goes shopping, wears expensive clothes, rides in a fancy car, eats fancy lunch and only cares about one person... Her self.
Claire is referred to as "a princess" who's parents use her to get back each other. Claire ends up in detention after skipping school to go shopping, her parents have contrasting reactions when they find out what she did. Her dad, who is rich, did not really give any care to what she did but her mum, who comes from a poor family and is a drunk, gives Claire a mouth-full after actions. Claire comes from a wealthy family: she goes shopping, wears expensive clothes, rides in a fancy car, eats fancy lunch and only cares about one person... Her self.
Brian Johnson is a typical 1980s, American nerd. He is part of the school math club and several other extracurricular academic activities. He is made fun of by John Bender for his superior intellect and his belongings, such as his lunch. He is ignored by the “popular” kids like the jocks in school. He sees himself as being friends with the others in detention but, as John Bender points out, if he walked up to one of them at school the next day he wouldn’t even be greeted. He doesn’t worry about how fancy his clothes are or worry about his appearance, wearing a plain green sweater and long brown pants. He has a fake ID, but this doesn’t make him irresponsible because when most teenagers would use a fake ID to buy alcohol or get into exclusive places, he just has it so he can vote. He is pressured to succeed in school by his parents as is seen at the start of the film when he arrives at the school.