The role of the seaside in 'Bhaji on the Beach' and 'Quadrophenia'

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Seminar paper from the year 2015 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Other, grade: A, The Open University, course: English Literature, language: English, abstract: In this essay I will discuss the way a trip to the sea is represented in Quadrophenia (the album by The Who with the accompanying short story, as well as the non-musical film of the same name) and in Gurinder Chadhas film Bhaji on the Beach. I will argue that while the seaside of the story, music and the two films may be one that appeals to the characters because of its potential for a collective, enjoyable experience that can blur individual identities and anxieties, in fact the seaside that is represented produces conflict and may serve to challenge or renew identities.

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