Its this type of honest characterization that allow reality shows like "Intervention" to have a connection with viewers. We are thrust into the woeful lives of drug addicts and through peeks into their being, we begin to develop a relationship with the misguided TV characters. Ultimately, we stay glued to our TV sets and root for the show's character, hoping that they receive the rehab that the most certainly need.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Characterization in Reality TV
The other night, A & E played a particularly grave episode of "Intervention". The program featured a young teen who had squandered his education, family, and health because it was getting in the way of his dogged meth addiction. In one scene, we were given a glimpse into one of his sessions, where he nonchalantly plunges a meth-filled needle into his already speckled elbow crease. Just taking in his unkempt appearance, careless attitude, and selfishness, It was impossible for me to not feel some sympathy for the druggie.
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I loved your description of the episode of intervention that you watched. I agree with you whole heartedly that shows make the audience sympathize with the characters by showing showing their life stories and what they have to deal with on a daily basis. I find that when Im watching shows like intervention or I Used to be Fat that I feel some sort of connection to the characters.
You make good points here using a specific episode. Intervention is an interesting RTV show to use to evaluate characters. It really appeals to the pathos of the viewer...tugs at our emotions.
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