Claude Levi-Strauss created the theory of binary oppositions as he believed all film narratives surround certain binary oppositions, for example; good vs evil, rich vs poor, civilisation vs wilderness etc.
We applied this theory to our film narrative through the characters of Holly and Michael, two friends who are binary opposites. Holly, the protagonist, is out-going, social and upbeat which makes the audience like her and be on her side. Michael, the antagonist, on the other hand is quiet, dull and for much of the first half likely to be ignored by the audience as his role is not portrayed as important until later on. These oppositions make it clear to the audience who to support as they get to know Holly throughout the film, unlike Michael.
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