BMW 633 csiIn the beginning, Claire Standish is being dropped off in this car. In the 1980's this car would be considered expensive and only owned by those who made a decent earning. This car symbolises that the owners are rich and most likely look down on people. This is confirmed by the films 'Princess' stepping out of the car. Before getting out of the car she whines to her dad about having detention to which he hands her a present. She then exits the car in a huff wearing nice clothes. Her appearance and attitude suggests that she is rich and spoiled which is reinforced by the car that her dad is driving.
Dodge Aries K
This car was typically owned in the 80's by people in the middle working class. It gives the impression that the owners are not rich and need to work to get by. The person that leaves this car is the brain; Brian Johnson. His mother dropped him off and moaned at him to find any way to study, even though realistically he can't. He coheres to the stereotype of having a 'geeky' appearance by being skinny, wearing unstylish clothes and having a weird hair cut.
Ford Bronco II XLT
Andrew Clark arrives in this car with his father. This is another typical working class car. It gives the impressions that they have money; just not enough to spend on great luxuries. This is backed up by the father moaning at Andrew about getting detention as it may mess up his chances of getting a football scholarship. He wears a sports jacket and trainers which shows that he is a jock.
Cadillac Silver Elegant
Allison Reynolds is dropped off in this car, presumably by her father. This car is normal of a 80's working American which shows that the families income is average. There is no dialogue between Allison and her father which gives the impression that he doesn't care; even though she tries to talk to him. He drives off and leaves her watching him drive away. What happens in this short scene explains why she is dubbed the 'basket case'.
Walking
The criminal, John Bender, walks to the school without anyone with him. Rather than show that his family is poor, it possibly shows that no one in his family cares about him. He walks in front of the Allison's car without even looking which gives the impression that he doesn't care what people think and doesn't follow the rules. It makes him look like a criminal who is purposely alone.
Own Transport
Train
Alone - A person could arrive by themselves to a place which suggests that they have travelled far or are not very social.
In a group - People arriving as a group shows a group of friends with common interests. Suggests people in the group are very social and popular
Car
Old: Shows that the persons family is poor and relies on work
- With family - Arriving in a car with family shows that the parents are overprotective or do not trust their child
- - Alone/friends - A person driving their own car shows that they are independent but driving an old car or truck shows that they are poor and bought the car cheaply
- Alone - A person with a nice modern car often arrives by themselves, most likely a jock
- With friends - More likely that someone who is popular and female will arrive with friends.
Motor Bike
New - A person on a new motor bike is often portrayed as a delinquent whose friends use a similar mode of transport. It also shows that the person has money that is earned through part time jobs or criminal activity; not given by parents.
Old - Arriving on an old motor bike suggests that the person has a low income from a part time job.
Walking
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Group - Shows that a person is popular but doesn't have much money. Usually someone who is labelled 'normal' arrives at a locations by walking.
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