Wednesday, 3 February 2010

Do you have any notes or answers on the characters, relationships, and themes in Clint Eastwood's film Unforgiven?

Thematically, I think you should explore the
relationships that exist between violence and death. While Unforgiven isn't
a violent movie in the way that movies like The Avengers and The
Matrix
are (with long action packed set pieces), it is a violent movie in that the
violence that is shown is visceral, brutal, and ethically complicated. The violence shown in
many movies is remorseless and consequenceless; however, the heroic characters in
Unforgiven wrestle with their previous deeds and wrestle with the violence
that they know they are going to have to use. Violence in this movie is not fun and exciting,
and that is an important thematic message.

Another thematic angle to consider
is how the film explores a person's past and transformation. William Munny repeatedly states
that he "ain't like that no more." He recognizes what he used to be and what he is
trying to become. He also knows that in order to help, he has to once again become the violent
man he has transformed away from.

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