The Breakfast Club challenges these stereotypes by showing that each character is more complex than their stereotype suggests. For example, Claire is shown to be intelligent and caring, Andrew is shown to be vulnerable and sensitive, and Allison is shown to be creative and thoughtful.
The film also shows that stereotypes can be harmful and limit people's potential. For instance, Andrew's desire to be a wrestler is overshadowed by his father's expectations, while Brian's academic success comes at the cost of his social life. These limitations are imposed by society's expectations of how people should behave based on their stereotypes.
The portrayal of stereotypes in The Breakfast Club has had a significant impact on our society's views on these