Stereotypes In The Film John Wick

Jumping into a burning building is one of the things that the boys from the “Greaser Gang” would do for each other. When the main character, Ponyboy, jumps into a burning church to save children from the flames, his two gang members and family, Johnny and Dally, jump in after him to help get the children out and ensure that he can get out. The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton shows two main themes. These themes show many examples of stereotyping could lead to misjudgment of people and to be loyal to the people around you, especially the ones close to you.

The movie Glory can be described as a classic “underdog story.” It is a true story about a group of African American soldiers known as the 54th Massachusetts Regiment who faced constant prejudice and resentment by white soldiers and officers throughout the Union. However, under the leadership of Colonel Robert Shaw, they were able to prove themselves as a formidable fighting force at the battle of Fort Wagner. Although the 54th Regiment suffered heavy casualties they showed the Union that African American soldiers could be just as effective as white soldiers. While the movie Glory did paint an accurate picture of the Civil War, the 54th Regiment, and the Battle of Fort Wagner, it did have its fair share of stereotypes.

In Cold Blood, a book written by Truman Capote, details about a murder case in 1959 in Holcomb. The four victims in this book where apart of the Christian church which in their community, which was very ethnically diverse, Christianity was the most popular religion.

Quentin Tarantino’s films are always controversial, and Pulp Fiction is no exception. The film depicts graphic violence and overt drug usage, while shying away from politically correct language. The film’s controversial topics such as racial stereotypes, has led some critics to hail the movie as racist; however, the movie denies many of these stereotypes, portraying character and character relationships as not exclusive to their stereotype. Furthermore, the movie mocks many of societies stereotypes, and it is not afraid to address, or not to address, uncomfortable racial topics. Thus, Pulp Fiction challenges racial barriers.

The movie Dope takes on some of the most controversial issues of this generation but with a surprisingly fresh and funny twist. Dope is a witty, coming-of-age type of movie about three teenagers growing up in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in L.A. With style reminiscent of 90’s movies like Boyz in the Hood, and music from some of the biggest names in early hip-hop, “Dope” follows an 18 year old African American named Malcolm in his senior year of high school on what might be the biggest adventure of his life. Malcolm and his two best friends are nerds and somewhat sheltered despite growing up in such a dangerous neighborhood. Going into their senior year, they are basically clueless when it comes to drugs and gangs. Throughout the

Diversity always flourishes when people do not stereotype each other, but do meaningful actions in life. In The Outsiders, by S.E Hinton, the author explores qualities of characters in society when challenged greatly and what happens when the general population stereotypes. The book starts out with conflicts between Greasers, who are in poverty, and Socs, who rich and spoiled. Both classes believe the stereotypes against one another, and the characters soon come to realize that not all of them are true, and that all people have their own problems. This all starts happening after Johnny, a suspicious and scared Greaser kills a Soc who was drowning Ponyboy, the main character and narrator of the story, in a fountain.

One gender principle that was displayed in the film was bromance, Bromance is a friendship where men are capable of incorporating a deeper more understanding friendship and they use a lot of language and actions to express their feelings (Kimmel 385). A great example of Bromance is the scene where Jeremy had a horrible night and wanted to leave, John pleads him to finish the weekend with Claire. When Jeremy agrees to continue with their plan, John replies I Love You, which is a great indication that they love one another. As time progresses society is learning to accept it and this film did a great job in advertising that men can use their softer side, and that they can express love for their

The film, Black Snake Moan, portrays a very Blaxploitation-style, which summed up is a film featuring African American characters, who have lead roles, and are stereotypical and glorify violence. The setting takes place in South of Tennessee and gives the audience two main characters that exploit the meaning behind the film. In the opening scene we see a very shocking, and sexual provocative scene, where we are introduced to the first main character, Rae Doole. Her character represents a young woman, who is highly addicted to sex and drugs, and is stereotyped as a ‘white trash tramp.’

We have all seen them in TV shows, movies, and music videos from the day. Greasers were heavily stereotyped gang members in the 40s and 50s that were known for their greased hair, switchblades, and leather jackets. How many of those are inaccurate, for greasers are not the only group that have been wrongfully stereotyped. One fictional greaser that has been stereotyped is Ponyboy, the fourteen year old narrator and main character of the popular novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. Ponyboy is wrongfully stereotyped to be dumb, rough, and a criminal as are the rest of the greasers.

Over the years, films have been using stereotypes to portray humor through its characters and environment (3). Stereotypes are associated with almost everything and everyone no matter how people classify themselves. For further clarification, stereotypes are associated with people, groups, races, ethnicities, objects and locations. The Longest Yard (2005) by Peter Segal, perpetuates the use of stereotypes to portray its characters and environment through racial, gender, and prison stereotypes. These specific stereotypes are shown throughout the movie and are examples of stereotypes that have been passed down for generations. Films use stereotypes so that they are able to appeal to a larger target audience (3). The purpose of this paper is to analyze common stereotypes of racial, gender, prison, and athlete stereotypes in the film The Longest Yard.

In my Visual Rhetoric Essay I chose to use an anti-smoking advertisement. When you are watching your favorite show there are various advertisements that target people. Now you see an advertisement which exposed the dangers of smoking. These commercials are used to display the consequences of smoking and persuades people to stop smoking. This advertisement is shown within a dingy gas station store with a woman coming to buy a pack of cigarettes with the money she has.

Stereotypes have been around for a long time. In S.E. Hinton’s book of The Outsiders, the setting takes place in the 1960’s on the West and East sides of town. That’s where people are stereotyped as either a Greaser or a Soc based on where they live. The setting affects the characters by developing their personality based on their status, behavior, and where they live.

The movie surveyed a wide array of the troubles faced by boys and men as they try to navigate the realm of masculinity. A common theme was the command “be a man” and the cultural baggage that comes with living up to that ideal. To “be a man” means to not cry, to not be sensitive, to not let people mess with you, to respond with violence, to be angry, to drink, to womanize.

Stereotype; a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing. In the realistic fiction novel, The Outsiders, by S.E. Hinton, and in the short story, “Geeks Bearing Gifts”, written by Ron Koertge, stereotypes are defied by ordinary people. In The Outsiders, Johnny Cade and Darry Curtis face many struggles throughout their lives. Their town in separated into two: the rich and dangerous Socs, and the quiet, tough Greasers. For them, living dangerously is a reality. As a result of their lifestyle, Johnny has become fearful and Darry is considered the toughest man in the gang. In “Geeks Bearing Gifts” aspiring journalist, Renee, interviews her fellow classmates who are classified as “outcasts.” After meeting several students, she realizes her assumptions were incorrect about them. After reading both of these stories, the reader learns that our thoughts about others often revolve around stereotypes and assumptions, but most of these ideas that we have about other people are proven wrong.

Hidden Figures, an extraordinary film that shines light on women existence and their intelligence. The women, Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson, Dorothy Vaughan used the power of their intelligence to decipher complex math calculations, computer language to build rockets that other could not see. Throughout the movie racial descrepancies were vividly clear, but these eager women had something to stand for. They dared not let the words of bitterness deter them of their worth.