Task 6: Characterisation

Name: Carl Stevans
Age: 20
Gender: Male
Background: When Carl was 13 his mum and dad split up, this led to Carl becoming very depressed. During this time Carl began taking drugs to try and get him through this, and to calm him down. Carl became very addicted, but he soon received help from his family and friends to help him give up drugs. Carl managed to stay clean for 3 years, until one night he met Kate in a club. Carl ended up staying at Kate's that night, and the two started seeing each other more regularly, which influenced Carl back into taking drugs. 3 months after meeting Carl and Kate got married. Soon after the marriage Carl started a new job working in finance to help pay for their new apartment, and also to help pay for their drug addictions

Name: Kate Stevans.
Age: 20.
Gender: Female.
Background: Kate's parents have taken drugs all of her life. When Kate was 15 her mum died of a heroin overdose. Soon after this Kate's dad committed suicide. The depression all of this led her into taking drugs herself. Soon after Kate had to turn to prostitution to fund her drug addiction, and to feel wanted. When Kate was 18 she met Carl in a club. Carl spent the night at her flat, where she once again introduces Carl to drugs. 3 months after meeting Kate and Carl got married. Soon after the marriage Carl started a new job working in finance to help pay for their new apartment, to help pay for their drug addictions, and also so Kate would no longer have to sell herself.