Society has a very strict order that people must follow, but the moment a person does something that is not part of societies order it creates chaos. Despite common misconceptions, ‘order’ does not necessarily equate with ‘good’, nor does ‘chaos’ equate with evil. Order in film is associated with rules, traditions, and, if stretched to extremes, fascism and mindless obedience. Chaos, on the other hand, is associated with change, individualism and, if stretched to extremes, savagery and self-indulgence. The chaos is shown in both films, and it also shows how society takes back control and re-enforces order by establishing power. These two films are very different from other crime movies, and break the classical genre of crime. They can be …show more content…
With Bart it shows through flashback of him when he was younger, and sitting on a wooden horse shooting his BB gun (which is a reference to western films). But it does not show him as a reckless child, instead it shows him as a sensitive human, especially when he kills a chicken by mistake, and instantly begins to regret it and starts to cry. He was always different from the other children, which allowed society to see him a threat, since he brought chaos with him from a young age. For Bart guns plays a big role in his life, and represent many things from sex to violence to power. Even in the beginning of the movie when he first see the gun in the store front window, for him it is a erotic moment for him, and when he gets caught it gives the impression of a child masturbating and getting caught. Bart has sexual tension with the guns, and the guns represent a phallic. But because of the sympathy he shows for when killing the chicken, it gives him more heroic characteristics and less villain characteristics, sets his future for his heroic sacrifice, which allows the audience to create a connection with him. Where as Laurie is a femme fatale, and the exact opposite of Bart, and is the more dominate member of the two. She resists and goes against the social norm, and is leading Bart by telling him what to do and does not try to dominate him, but rather manipulate him. This shows the audience what would
"First, there's the shooting." On December 14, 2012, Adam Lanza walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School and took 26 lives, most of them belonging to children. Sadly, too many situations similar to this have occurred prior to and since. In January 2013, Stephen King published an extended essay called Guns exploring the issue of gun violence in the United States.
School shootings, gang violence, drive by shootings, murder, and thousands of acts of violence are committed every day. Members of our society criticize their own people for this violence while they continue to sit back and do nothing about it. These acts of violence have many contributing factors. Violence in our country today is escalating because we don't control the distribution of the guns sold. There are not enough restrictions on guns sold legally. The illegal purchase of guns through the black market is out of control. There is not enough education on the usage and storage of guns.
The debate over gun control is not a new argument, neither is the existence of mental illness. There have been those who support and those who oppose gun control for many years. What has recently re-ignited the debate is an increase in mass shootings over the past few decades; one in particular is the Newtown, Connecticut, massacre. Incidents, such as this, fuel anger and fear, driving many to question the need for firearms in modern society, while others cite these incidents as a reason for remaining armed. The purpose of gun control is to limit the amount of violence in today’s
“Guns don’t kill people, people do.” This is a well known statement that is oftentimes considered true. However, it is not completely true. Someone who is mentally ill may be unable to make logical decisions and the perception they receive of reality may be tainted by the illness. Gun laws pertaining to those suffering mental illnesses should be more restrictive. Weapons such as guns make committing an act of violence, especially when there are multiple victims, much easier. It is difficult to assess the probability of a person to commit a violent act that harms anyone including himself/herself. Therefore, gun laws need be monitored very closely and made more consistent throughout each state in order to prevent violence that could
Why is gun violence such a major issue in american and in what way could we help to stop it. It is important to consider that 12,000 people lose their lives in the U.S. each year due to gun homicides. Another thing is there has been 286 mass shootings in 2017 alone. Some more things to be put to thought is the school shootings and better ways to prevent them. Another key thing to remember is gun control and how it can be fixed.
Everyday 93 Americans are killed by guns. Whether it is due to homicide or suicide, it does not matter. At the end of the day gun violence is increasing exponentially. In numerous states, gun laws have been placed in the hopes of reducing gun violence. But now many people believe that gun violence should be treated as a public health problem. I for one feel that gun violence should be put in the category of public health. Every year more than 30,000 people are victims to gun related incidents. It has become such an issue that gun violence is causing more deaths than some life threatening diseases.
The right as an American to own a firearm has always been apart of our history. However, recent events have put into the question the second amendment and whether or not it still holds any real purpose in our society. Gun violence has constantly occurred throughout our history and has always been a problem to end. It wasn’t until recent that activists became so passionate about enforcing stricter gun laws or abolishing the second amendment all together. What would cause such a drastic upheaval? The answer to that is, constant reoccurrence of mass shootings all over the country, including ones involving young children. Once children started becoming casualties of these horrific events, society really felt obligated to try and do something
Two boys that were on the run from a murder have turned into heroes! Their names are Ponyboy Curtis and Johnny. In this newspaper article, you will read about who was involved, what happened, where and when this happened, and why they decided to do it. Read more to find out how these gang members risked their lives to help children in the burning flames.
There are ways to combat the current situation. Currently there is a rise in African Americans owing guns than ever before. Getting groups such as the National Rifle Association on the side of everyone instead of “whites only” the issue can be further closed. The NRA must also speak up and not stay silent on this issue. The NRA is one of the most powerful interest groups in America and if they are silent or don’t care not only does it affect the perception of them, but hurts minority’s as well. There are many minority’s that own guns and want to own guns, but there are laws in place that go against them even if the guns are legal. Other groups and politicians should support them as well. If people don’t know the issue they should be educated and educate those around them about the issue that gun right should not disproportionately target minority’s. Having laws that target minority’s not only hurts the community’s, but the very amendment that many hold so dear and wish to protect.
As I was searching for a passage to create my found poem, a quote that really stuck out was “I start shooting… I’m not sorry for them - I’ve lost my friend”. When it comes to shootings or war, our great America tries too often to justify itself. Due to the recent shootings and heated political climate, I thought about the increasing prevalence of gun violence, and America’s potential war with North Korea. In America, gun control and war have been heavily debated in politics. It seems that after every shooting or threat, people are passionate about reform and peace, yet very little changes.
Does turmoil in people promote chaos in the world, or does chaos in the world create turmoil in people? To uncover a single answer to such a question is impossible. Therefore, those who seek a solution find themselves at a stalemate, and the query posed becomes rhetorical. Nevertheless, it initiates another inquiry worth thought and reflection: since the chaotic world is already well established, whether or not a product of human havoc, how is one to escape it and live uninhibitedly? Fences, by August Wilson, The Awakening, by Kate Chopin, and Wuthering Heights, by Emily Brontë embody people who struggle against the chaos in the world to be rid of
Power, religion, and fear drive people in strange ways. Acting from any one of these motivators could make a person turn to anyone for a solution; even if that solution goes against their morals. In William Golding’s novel The Lord of the Flies young british boys are stranded on an island after their plane crashes. Terrified of a beast lurking in the shadows, and with no rules, structure, or adults; the boys form their own system of governance - but their civilized mannerisms start to dissipate. Similarly in the film adaptation of Stephen King’s The Mist, a group of people are trapped in a grocery store when a mysterious fog sweeps over their town. With brutal beasts waiting ominously outside, this group also tries to come up with a form of governance, but their morals and civilized ways start to vanish as their fear becomes more present.
Guns and crime. These two words sound interesting, right? Now think about it deeply, do they really link to each other? Do guns surely lead to crime and violent issues? If so, should governments set restrictive rules for people who own and use the guns, such as provide the mental health reports, and test the shooting skills before purchasing the guns? These questions have been mentioned and discussed over and over again in today’s world. We can often hear the news about gun violence, such as a tragic mass shooting somewhere around the world and tons of victims who died from the accident, or husband that shot his wife by accident. Thus, many people, especially people in America, are asking, and even doubting whether or not it is beneficial to own guns at home without a license. In my opinion, I think that owning a gun can be helpful sometimes in some ways, as it can always be the extremely powerful and helpful weapon for self-defense, especially when help from the law enforcement officers are not available.
By popular thinking of that day, disorientating violence exacted on the community can only be dealt with through an equal and opposite reaction of violence toward the exacter. An old saying throughout Europe goes ‘Do not hunt monsters, lest you wish to become one yourself.’ Yet, his order and disorder themes lend greatly to the senses of symbolism in the story.
Despite contrasting contexts, a well-developed understanding of the shared ideas between two texts has been achieved through comparative study. The play King Lear (1606) but William Shakespeare and the Japanese film adaptation Ran (1985) by Akira Kurosawa share similar values despite coming from different parts of the world, and being written in different time periods. The concept of Chaos highlights the need to respect the values of society, and Justice is used throughout both texts to explore morality and the consequences that one’s actions possess.