Seminar paper from the yr 2015 within the topic English Language and Literature stories - tradition and utilized Geography, grade: 1,0, college of Duisburg-Essen, path: British Rock in view that 1960, language: English, summary: The British motion picture "Quadrophenia" directed by means of Franc Roddam and published in 1979, alternatives children’ id difficulties from the operating type in Britain within the sixties out as a imperative subject. it really is in keeping with the rock opera of a similar identify by way of the British band ‘The Who’. The movie is sort of fascinating to observe, specifically as a teen, simply because finally the then-problems nonetheless have an effect on today’s adolescence. it really is demanding for an adolescent to discover his/her place in society and too many impacts from the surface international can distract you from attaining what you goal for in lifestyles. within the first a part of this time period paper i will describe the temper of the sixties in England, whilst the tale of the younger London Mod James Michael Cooper occurs and demanding alterations in this decade might be pointed out. in addition to, subcultures should be awarded: the Teddy Boys, because the starting of minor activities in England in 1950 and the Rockers, the Mods’ enemies. within the moment a part of this thesis, i'll characterise the protagonist of the movie "Quadrophenia" intimately. Jimmy’s outward visual appeal could be defined in addition to his mind set. moreover, the competition among Mods and Rockers may be analised. The individuals of either subcultures fluctuate not just from their outward visual appeal yet in addition of their style of song and way of life which ended in riots among 1964 and 1966 among Mods and Rockers, specially at weekends in beach hotels like Brighton, Margate, Clacton and Hastings.