Regional Identity

Regional identity is shown in this clip Doc Martin through binary opposition, through main protagonist and the local citzens.

Regional identity is highlighted in the first scene. it starts of with a establishing shot to emphasis the location, which sets the scene, and emphasizes the location and allows the audience familiar background and region. Establishing shot leads to make interpenetration focus will deal with an area countryside hills and opposite to another region. Camera angles and movement introduced main male protagonist with being a main man London Business opposed countryside (plumber). Low angle issue of binary compared the power divide and weaker characters. It also, shows us the age difference as the camera tilts up, young boy doing plumbing and shows one has more experience than another. Behind the shoulder of Dr. walking away from the plumbers on the floor, present lower and higher class. They have also included a wide shot of all the characters in the house juxtaposition. Tracking shot of the Dr. going towards the police station.

In the sound you can tell that each character has a different accent as the plumbers have a stronger accent compared to the Dr. The diegetic sound of waves and birds connotates that they are near the sea side. The music builds up tension as he walks the dog to the station. Police officer hoovering which presents nothing is happening in the town. "Treat yourself to a nap" represents that they aren't doing any work. "Hold that and Shut up" Dr is in control and is getting annoyed because it is all getting to much for him. Dr pushes dog out of the window and girls walking past saying his "BODMIN".

There is also, fast aced editing when he s angry presents everything is to chaos for him to control. The editing slows down when Dr is walking the dog.

The mise-en-scene Londer dressed up all smartly compared to the town people which are dressed more casual. Policeman hoovering represents that the town iws lonely and nothing to do, Dr i still really angry. The tap represents temper and fast temper and everything is getting out of hand. The girls outfit are skimpy which is a stereotype. The dog represents that Dr. wants to be on his own, doesn't want him and he is independent, he quotes "Doesn't need mans bestfriend" represents he is best on his own. The scaf is ued as a lead, which makes people look at him, people think smart man walking a scruffy dog. Dr wants to fit in and impose his orders.This also shows us the range of classes that there are a range of classes, lower, middle and upper this presents the wat they live and what there life style is.

At the end scene Sue Brady is similar to him, as she is posh and has smart clothing as well. The way Sue Brady says "couldn't you" is a way that she is trying to flirt with him and she wants something. Dr gives her the cream because he is really busy and can't be bothered to put up with her so gives her what she wants.