Narrative - Pride

The narrative structure of Pride is very generic and conventional even
though it is a true story. The creators of the film also created two fictional
characters who are Joe and Maureen, this was done specifically so the audience
could identify with Joe's character arc and also see the views of many people at
the time through the character of Maureen. Maureen is a typical villain and is the
reason for the themes of rejection and discrimination being represented in the film
as she aids the two due to her homophobic attitude. Although Joe is a fictional
character he can be seen as the main character as he is the only person within
the story who is on an adventure to find himself, all of the characters know who
they are whereas Joe is still young and trying to figure out who he is and
experience new things, this is evident at the gig where he experiences his first
kiss. In addition to this Joe is the audiences access into the movie and the gay
community, Joe's naivety and uncertainty reassures the audience that it is okay
that many of the characters are gay and allow the audience to identify with him as
a person as he is the only character that shows huge development and his
journey of self discovery. However due to this being based on a true story it is
common to believe that Mark is the main character as he has many more
character traits than Joe does, Mark is determined, rebellious and confident
where as Joe is more of a blank slate. Throughout the story Mark has great
control over the narrative and what changes due to his leadership, he has an
active role in the film and his presence has huge impact on the plot and tone. In
addition to this Mark is central to all the characters and is the reason they are all
brought together in the first place, he is the reason LGSM is created as he takes
everyone into the book shop where he decided to set the group up initially. 
Pride works in a typical cause and effect way, one event causes the next which
leads to a chain of cause and effect. This also works as this is how real life works
and due to the film being base on real life which makes the film more realistic,
this in itself aids the narrative as it means the audience get an insight into real life
during the 1980's and increases the impact of the film and the emotion as the
audience know the events were real and allow the audience to relate more to
specific characters in the narrative. A lot of the events in the film are accurately
represented however some parts are altered but this does not change the story,
not matter how the narrative is changed the themes of unity, growing,
discrimination etc. are still prevalent, the changes in the story are simply there for
audience entertainment but the story does not stray form the truth. For example
Joe is a fictional character however, there were still probably many people during
that time struggling with their sexuality just like Joe so he simply represents many
like him during that period in time. 
Overall Pride engages the audience through its use of characters and their
character arcs. The plot of the film moves along with the pace and is represented
in a realistic way, the themes are constantly reinforced through the characters
and settings. In addition time and space is clearly represented and the division
between London (bright and vibrant) and Wales (dull and gloomy) show the
differences in society and attitudes of people.