A 19th Century Version of "Friends" - Class in Anne Movie Trilogy
Hello,
I was just wondering, with the Megan Follows movies, if any else feels like they are watching a sort of 19th-century, Canadian version of "Friends". Does it feel sort of yuppie-ish? I mean, the main characters aren't rich, but they are not low-class either. Gilbert the Doctor, Anne the successful writer, Fred (Diana's husband) the banker. At Fred and Diana's wedding there's a maid carrying a three-tiered cake, and when Anne goes to inquire about Gilbert who's home from medical school with an illness, she chases down a laborer employed by the Blythes... A lot of these kids went to school and then to college, a lot of the girls marry rich men (or play with them)... I mean, these people aren't average. These are some yuppie types. It's kind of tricky, because there are a lot of times in the films where they sort of appeal to a "simple-folk" vibe (like Matthew Cuthbert - aw gee shucks vibe, and Anne saying how she longs for the wholesomeness of Green Gables) but I think that's a little deceptive. These are somewhat elite people we are dealing with. These aren't average people. A lot of these people are exceptional. I suppose it wouldn't be as interesting of a story if the characters were more average. Having them wear pretty clothes and go to parties is probably more fun to watch. Plus they need lots of disposable income and free time to have the energy for drama or to have adventures. Working stiffs would probably be too tired or busy for parts of the plot actions.
Still, I feel like I'm watching a story of "my betters". These people aren't like me. They occupy a higher class, and I was wondering if anyone else thought about that sort of thing.
Cheers!