Textual analysis- Shameless

Mise en scene:
-Grimey house with exposed brick wall suggests lower classed family.
-Greasy appearance of Father suggests alcoholism and falls into the negative stereotype of the lower classes.
-The positioning of the children around the table creates the imagery of a family unit.
-The empty alcohol bottles further contribute to the negative stereotype of the lower classes spending too much money on alcohol and being untidy.
-The notion of family over wealth is a positive stereotype of the lower classes.

Editing:
-The disjointed editing featured in the middle of the clip whilst the father is talking shows his unbalanced and impulsive mental state.

Camera:
-The shot reverse shot between the eldest son and his father shows a power struggle.
-Close up shots are used on the father to show his agressive and unbalanced nature.
-Extreme close ups are used to show the fathers realisation that his children desire family over wealth.
-Over the shoulder shots are used.
-High angle aerial shots are used.

Sound:
-The calming background music contrasts heavily with the heated discussions taking place on screen.
-The dialogue is not very articulate and swearing is used frequently which reinforces the negative stereotypes ascoiated with the lower classes.
-Dialogue is regularly featured over an action other than the character whom is talking.