Critical Reflection!
How do your products represent social groups or issues? “Shattered Bonds,” represents the social issues of exclusion and jealousy among friends, which are common occurrences in many social groups, especially among teenagers. The original duo symbolizes a typical friend group. The introduction of a new girl Olivia disrupts this duo, exploring how social dynamics change with new influences. This reflects the reality that trio friendships can be very challenging, as there is often a closer duo within the trio, hence the line at the end of the film “Trios never work.” The character Kendal, who feels left out, represents the individuals who struggle with feelings of abandonment or jealousy when their close friends from other relationships. This is a common social issue many people face, especially in school environments. In “Shattered Bonds,” Kendall's exclusion becomes apparent as the other girls spend time without her, share pictures excluding her, and form a visibly stronger bond.
