Final Portfolio: Cast Analysis

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The Protagonist (Teenage Girl): Consumed by an intense infatuation, she's deeply vulnerable to heartbreak when her affections aren't returned and he has moved on. Her inability to cope triggers a downward spiral, impacting her mental well-being. She becomes fixated on her initial boyfriend who has moved on, rejecting other guys and possibilities like Trevor.


The Ex-Boy (Trevor)(Initial Object of Affection): He's the central figure in the protagonist's emotional turmoil, seemingly unaware or uninvolved in her feelings. He represents a lost ideal and the happiness she associates with him. His relationship with another girl is the catalyst for her heartbreak.


The Ex-Boy's New Girlfriend: Unintentionally the source of the protagonist's pain, she embodies what the protagonist desires but cannot have. Her presence forces the protagonist to confront the reality of the situation. She represents the "lost" object of affection.


Daniyal (Heather): Introduced as a potential new romantic interest, he symbolizes an opportunity for the protagonist to move on. Her rejection of him highlights her deep fixation and emotional distress, a fact made evident when she burns his picture. He ultimately becomes a symbol of her inability to escape her heartbreak

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