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Rebel Without A Cause Comparison

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Rebellion is a common theme in both Rebel Without a Cause, directed by Nicholas Ray and Bonnie and Clyde by Arthur Penn, acts of rebellion create dramatic, memorable scenes that help create relatable characters and struggles. When one parallels the two films and the characters portrayed in them, it is clear to see that both Jim are Clyde are similar. One unforgettable scene from Rebel Without a Cause, is the chickie run that Jim competes in against Buzz, just to prove he is not a chicken. But Buzz’s sleeve gets caught in his door handle and falls to his unwilling death; In this case, Buzz’s rebellion leads to death. Just like Jim, Clyde also does darning things for the sake of self-preservation, this is shown when he robs the bank in front

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