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David's Identity In The Film School Tie

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In the nineties drama film School Ties, directed by Robert Mandel, David Greene’s number one priority is maintaining a sense of self identity. David’s identity, though primarily informed by his religion and socioeconomic status, also encompasses his strong sense of honor and morality. School Ties opens with David Greene pridefully fighting for his identity outside of the diner in Scranton, and, although David’s pride falters when he gets to school, he continues to reaffirm his personal identity by practicing Judaism in private. As David arrives at boarding school, he rejects the self confidence in his identity that he had before, but he does not renounce his faith. David maintains the strong aspects of his identity throughout the film,

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