In “modern family” Jesse Tyler Ferguson plays an open minded, friendly and caring character called “Mitchell Pritchett”, who lives with his partner Cameron and their adopted daughter Lily.
Mitchell seems to really feel that people accept and support him, especially his father. he acts impulsive and often has a bad timing that brings him into situations that are not so great situations. When he follows his father to the golf club to make peace, he accidently mentions a secret in front of his dad’s golf buddies and embarrasses him. That his father loves him becomes obvious throughout the different episodes. Only not in the way Mitchell needs.
Another example for bad timing is, when Mitchell wins an award. He proudly puts it on top on the fireplace, but when he comes home, Cameron has put his own award next to his. Mitchell reacts jealous and childish. When he talks to Alex, who totally agrees to the unfairness of this situation, he comes to the conclusion that “she agreed with every single thing that I was saying...which made me realize that I was acting like a 14-year-old girl.” To surprise Cameron, he wants to find all his awards and put them over the fireplace. The exact moment Cameron walks by, Mitchell sees a mouse in the box with the awards and drops it. To Cameron it looks like he is trying to destroy his awards.
Mitchell and Cameron seem to be foils to one another. While Cameron is a sweet and seriously worried, bubbly character, Mitchell is the exact opposite. His dry sarcasm and straightforwardness often gets misinterpreted by his partner. They fight nonstop and never come to a loving solution, instead of trying to understand and supporting each other. Also, they show a pretty bad attitude towards each other, saying things like “I didn’t expect more”.
When Cameron starts working as a Clown again, Mitchell doesn’t like it. One time, Cameron comes home late and brings a friend. They drink it the Kitchen in presence of Lilly, Cameron’s and Mitchell’s adopted daughter. Cameron doesn’t seem to realize that this job should be part of his past, and spends a lot of time with his old clown-friends. The entire situation seems a little ridiculous, so it’s understandable that Mitchell disagrees with Cameron being a Clown. He “doesn’t hate it, it’s just not my [his] favorite thing”. Surprisingly he doesn’t react extremely jealous when Cameron spends time with a special Clown, and even plans on doing a show with him. When he says, that it’s only a one-time thing, it’s easier to see him as a grown up and responsible man. Mitchell even shows up with Lilly, when the show starts.
Mitchell seems to really feel that people accept and support him, especially his father. he acts impulsive and often has a bad timing that brings him into situations that are not so great situations. When he follows his father to the golf club to make peace, he accidently mentions a secret in front of his dad’s golf buddies and embarrasses him. That his father loves him becomes obvious throughout the different episodes. Only not in the way Mitchell needs.
Another example for bad timing is, when Mitchell wins an award. He proudly puts it on top on the fireplace, but when he comes home, Cameron has put his own award next to his. Mitchell reacts jealous and childish. When he talks to Alex, who totally agrees to the unfairness of this situation, he comes to the conclusion that “she agreed with every single thing that I was saying...which made me realize that I was acting like a 14-year-old girl.” To surprise Cameron, he wants to find all his awards and put them over the fireplace. The exact moment Cameron walks by, Mitchell sees a mouse in the box with the awards and drops it. To Cameron it looks like he is trying to destroy his awards.
Mitchell and Cameron seem to be foils to one another. While Cameron is a sweet and seriously worried, bubbly character, Mitchell is the exact opposite. His dry sarcasm and straightforwardness often gets misinterpreted by his partner. They fight nonstop and never come to a loving solution, instead of trying to understand and supporting each other. Also, they show a pretty bad attitude towards each other, saying things like “I didn’t expect more”.
When Cameron starts working as a Clown again, Mitchell doesn’t like it. One time, Cameron comes home late and brings a friend. They drink it the Kitchen in presence of Lilly, Cameron’s and Mitchell’s adopted daughter. Cameron doesn’t seem to realize that this job should be part of his past, and spends a lot of time with his old clown-friends. The entire situation seems a little ridiculous, so it’s understandable that Mitchell disagrees with Cameron being a Clown. He “doesn’t hate it, it’s just not my [his] favorite thing”. Surprisingly he doesn’t react extremely jealous when Cameron spends time with a special Clown, and even plans on doing a show with him. When he says, that it’s only a one-time thing, it’s easier to see him as a grown up and responsible man. Mitchell even shows up with Lilly, when the show starts.
The relationship between Mitchell and Cameron seems a little too insecure, because both of them have their “little kid”-moments when the other one is supposed to take the role of the strong “grown up”, but doesn’t do it. They seem a little bit irresponsible for the relationship, especially as a family with a daughter. Nevertheless, Mitchell is a nice character, pulling funny jokes and making the audience think a little about his dry humor.
