Character Profile- Shaun

First name: Shaun
Surname: Smith
Age: 17
Occupation: Sixth form

Background

Our main character is called Shaun and he lives with his mum and dad in Manchester. Like most families, they would often argue but would always spend quality time together. Shaun enjoyed his upbringing and loved his family.

Growing up he was always a popular person amongst his friends and would often be socialising. He was always very hard working and this showed in his results at school. He had a large group of friends, however, when his mum died.

His mother was killed in a car accident. This had such a negative impact on Shaun and after the funeral his dad was drinking again. As Shaun tried to help him they ended up fighting and arguing. This affected their relationship and they no longer spoke to each other. Shaun was no longer the same person after this.

As a result of no guidance from his dad, he began doing things he shouldn't have. He was amongst a bad crowd at school and began taking and dealing drugs with a local dealer. We see how Shaun gets into bad situations but could there be light at the end of the tunnel for Shaun?