Representation of Regional Identity.

The representation of Regional Identity usually involves representations of other stereotypes e.g. class and status and ethnicity. A character's regional identity is usually represented through their accent, job, clothing, where they live and their opinions/ ideals.

Male northerners are usually stereotyped as being hard and tough working class. The character's accent usually helps represent this however the Geordie accent is softer and more friendly than say the Manchester or Liverpudlian accent therefore the typical stereotype is that Geordie's are friendlier.

There is more contrast in the South which usually depends on a character's class or status. For example representing a stereotypical Londoner depends on which area they live in. The East End is usually represented as a lower class area with crime and violence whereas areas such as Kensington and Chelsea are usually represent as higher class full of business men and large houses.

People living in the countryside are stereotyped as farmers, backward thinking, a bit odd but more relaxed. Whereas "Townies" are represented as more modern, have office jobs and have busier more stressful lives.