Manny/Emma/Alex Parental Abuse: Angel in Disguise (Degrassi)

Plot Cliffnotes-style:

Manny, Emma, and Alex begin to recognize the important roles their mothers play in each of their lives after experiencing different types of abuse from their fathers. To them, these women are "angel[s] in disguise."

A more detailed explanation:

Manny - experiences sexual abuse from her father. He finds out she's pregnant with his baby, but before he can unleash any more of his abuse Manny tells her mother what's been going on. Mrs. Santos intervenes, acting as an "angel in disguise" to her scarred daughter.

Emma - experiences emotional abuse from her stepfather Snake. She and her mother can sense that he's being unfaithful so after a long night out Spike gets up the nerve to confront her husband about his possible transgressions. She eventually reveals to Emma that she wants to forgive Snake. Emma recognizes the importance of her mother's decision in that forgiveness means patching the family she loves back together. Spike's ability to work things out thus makes her Emma's "angel in disguise."

Alex - experiences physical abuse from her mother's boyfriend Chad. After having left, Alex returns to confront Chad and possibly make amends. Before entering the apartment she thinks about what he's done to her and how her mother cannot protect her because she has also left due to Chad's violent behavior. When Chad calls Alex into his room she realizes his apologies are fleeting and that he will probably never change. Just when Alex feels trapped by the situation, her mother -- or "angel in disguise" -- has Chad arrested, saving Alex from "that one last cry."

In the end all three begin to feel they are starting a new and better chapter in their lives as a result of their mothers' protective instincts.

Lol, sorry that was so long. My 10th grade English teacher was always pretty intent on getting us to learn how to write those boring ass essays on the use of literary devices in works and how to properly integrate quotes MLA-style; hence my tendency to quote lyrics and be rather wordy in my plot outlines, haha.

Production facts:

I tried as much as possible to make Manny, Emma, and Alex's stories parallel what's happened to them in the real Degrassiverse. Emma's is pretty spot on but I obviously had to make some adjustments with Manny and Alex. Being that their mothers would never win "Mother of the Year" in the real world, I had to portray Ms. Nunez and Mrs. Santos in a MUCH better light in part by portraying Chad and Mr. Santos as pretty despicable monsters. So sorry to all you males out there. I promise I'm not some fem-Nazi!

Note: I do not own any of the media used in this video. For entertainment purposes only. Copyright infringement not intended.

Category:

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Tags:

• degrassi
• tng
• emma
• manny
• alex
• nelson
• nunez
• santos
• parents
• abuse
• issues
• rape
• physical
• cheating
• spike
• snake
• simpson
• chad
• miriam
• mcdonald
• deanna
• casaluce
• cassie
• steele
• amanda
• stepto
• stefan
• brogren
• depthoffield25

[GirlofRockandRoll]

Now that I have an account, I just wanted to comment on this video. You chose an AMAZING song, and it's great that you introduced it to me. Even though you had to make some stuff up, this video sends an awesome message. I saw it last year when it was first uploaded, and I still enjoy it now, just wanted to tell you I totally love it! You're brilliant.

[DepthofField25]

@GirlofRockandRoll I've been on youtube/vidding hiatus for a while now being all busy out in the real world but I just had to comment on your amazing praise. I'm glad you enjoyed the video because feedback like this is what makes me want to continue doing this whole vidding thing. :)

[boysovrflowersluvr]

What's the song in the beginning?

Anyways! Loved this! Fave! Pillar is amazing and so is degrassi<3

[DepthofField25]

@boysovrflowersluvr "Sesame Street" by Pelican City.

[oneilusa123]

was this for school? i am totally going to use degrassi for school projects now!

[DepthofField25]

No, not at all. It was just for fun. Sad too because I'm out of college. ;)

[mariethebest09]

@SuperMysterygirl101 That was Ms. Hatzilakos.

[Karaxo167]

@FangsUpCobraFans No thats gross she wasn't really in the show but DepthofFrield25 made it seem like her dad was sexually abusing her for the video she was actually pregnant with craigs baby

[SuperMysterygirl101]

it looks like emma is havin sex with mr simpson in 2:13

[CJRicky87]

This was really nice.

[lifexlemon]

Lmfao!

You have an imagination.

[FangsUpCobraFans]

Manny was pregnant with her dads baby?! Say wHAAat??

[Kathelynn11]

i love these alex vids FAVE!

[alexxxohsoamazing]

good video :) and may i just say: manny was, is, and will always be my favorite degrassi character! she's awesome (: