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What are the similarities between the two films? Include characters, plot, costume, setting and themes?

There are many similarities between the two films. The characters share a lot of similar characteristics and stereotypes. Cher and Claire are both the popular girls that can't do anything wrong. They both think they're better than everyone else and that the people 'bellow' them don't deserve their attention. Andrew and Murray are similar because they think that they are better than everyone else and that sport will get them ahead in life. Tai and Allison are similar because they both are loners, different from what they 'popular' people view as normal.
The plot is similar. Both plots focus on different cliques being separated by a social hierarchy in which no one can can speak to anyone who isn't in their clique. It also focuses on the people realising this hierarchy is stupid and the demolish it.

Costumes are similar with the similar characters. Cher and Claire both wear expensive, tight, girly clothing. They like to show off their money. Andrew and Murray both wear sports clothing e.g. sports team jacket/shirt. Tai and Allison both wear clothes that they find comfortable, baggy. John and Elton both wear long coats.

Settings are very similar because both are set in schools. They are both set at the front of the school and various hallways.

Themes such as love, popularity and social groups are both similar in the two films.

What are the differences between the two films? Include characters, plot, costume, setting and themes?

There are many differences between the two films is that in The Breakfast Club the characters are all the stereotypes. The Brain, The Criminal, The Princess, The Freak and The Jock. It is very obvious who they are. Whereas in Clueless you have to get to know the characters before you can discover what type of person they are. Also the plot is different.