“The rear window” by Alfred Hitchcock is a very interesting film in terms of human nature. The film entails the idea of individual selfishness, and our tendencies to conform or question what is mentally fed to us. This being the case, we can freely say that; reality is directly proportional to an individual’s proficiency in the art of physical, mental, and spiritual well being. This film also brings up three excellent points to question. These inquiries branch from what I believe is the main scheme in the film. The first is the idea, or better yet. What are the set standards in terms of “normal behavior” viewed by our peers? Will fear push us to conform to an illusion for the sake of our well being? And finally if this second thought under question is correct; wouldn’t this replace the individual’s idea of illusion, with his current reality?
“The Rear window” is a suspense film, but more than just a suspense film I would say it’s a form of looking glass into our nature as human beings. What is normal behavior? The film outlines “moral standards” or “normal behavior” in two different ways. The first forced by the main characters social circle. The second exponentially increased with the mid twenty first century conservative culture.
Another question that needs to be dissected is the individuals need to strive for well being in all areas of his or her life. This question is very well implied by the characters suggesting that everything we do has a selfish purpose disguised as a selfless act.
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You seem to have picked apart your ideas quite well but I have never seen the movie and have no idea what you are talking about. Although, I can kind of figure some things out just from relating your thoughts on the movie to Plato's Cave and The Matrix. I like that you focus on three main questions. Are you planning to attempt to answer them in your paper or just analyze them through the movie?
ReplyDeleteReading this after class today makes me hope you will simplify the way you write your essay. Lots of confusing format like, "This being the case, we can freely say that; reality is directly proportional to an individual’s proficiency..." etc. I know you wouldn't necessarily say that sentence that way in conversation.
Seems like a good movie pick. I think you can definitely compare and contrast the looking glass with people in the cave (and the lego cave film we watched in class). Seems like your theme is selfishness and behavior, but is it selfish to do something for the sake of our well being? Maybe focus on answering some of the questions instead of asking the reader more. :)
-Jessica Hout-Freeman