The Narrative of Bend it like Beckham

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Bend it like Beckham

Brain Storming/ Planning

-The scene is set at the Park of Hounslow Harries

-play in normally park

- They are the same age.

- They both share the same dream – to play professional football.

- They are both attracted to the same man.

 -They both come into conflict with their mothers because they are not ‘feminine’

-They don’t want to cook or wear make-up.

Themes and issues

-clash of culture

-cultural diversity

-friendships

-sexuality

-expectation

-challenge and opportunities

-tension in relationships (family, friends)

-gender stereotype

-not being allowed to do something that they wanted to do

-girls don’t play soccer, soccer is for boys only

- girls should be wanting to get married and have children

-boys should be playing soccer not coaching a female soccer team

-Indian girls belong in the kitchen cooking Punjabi

Characters

Jesminder (Jess) wants to be a professional footballer. Unfortunately, her parents have more traditional ideas about her future.

Juliette (Jules) also wants to be a professional footballer. She plays for a women’s football team, the Hounslow Harriers.

Jess’ parents, Mr and Mrs Bhamra, immigrated to Britain before their children were born. They want their daughters to be proper Indian girls. They don’t like Jess playing football.

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Jules’ father Alan supports his daughter’s football career. He practices with her and goes to watch her matches. Her mother, Paula, doesn’t like it. She wants her daughter to be more feminine.

Joe is the coach of the Hounslow Harriers. He used to play football, but a knee injury forced him to stop playing. Pinky is Jess’ older sister. She is busy planning her wedding to her boyfriend, Teetu.

Tony is Jess’ best friend. He plays football with her in the park. Tony has a secret. David Beckham is an international football star.  

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