The relationship between space and power is highlighted.
In the male group, male 1 is separated from the rest of the group by a corridor and is thus separated from his classmates. This removes him form the power that consists of those, ostensibly from the same group, who are sitting next to each other. Male 1 consciously takes up as little space as possible and therefore allows himself less power.
Male 4 takes up metaphorical space within the picture as his red T-shirt in the center of the group grabs the attention of the viewer. Therefore Male 4 has more power within the group in this photograph.
Despite the fact that male 4 has the same amount of space as his classmates on either side of him, his statement implies that he consciously keeps lots of space and in his mind he has power over this bigger space.
Female 1 has taken a whole table, whilst her three classmates share the adjoining table. She has power in this group, but as a whole the female group has more power than the male group as they take up more space and extend their space using bags and clothes.
Both Male 4 and Female 1 have their backs to the door and like to spread out. My interpretation is that these two individuals have similar characteristics and are the leaders of their respective groups.
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