American values, Honkytonk Man
The concept of self-made- man is an institution in the United States. This is the basis of their system. Indeed, Americans assume that everyone is able to succeed if given the means, whatever the origin of their social.
Maggie account boxing to become someone. Red and Whit uses nt music not be of poor cotton pickers. Thao will try to get a place in the field of construction to be successful. In Million Dollar Baby, the viewer can see the moral values of Maggie, it saves to pay his speed bag, She never gives up. Frankie tries to discourage die several times (it's a girl, she is too old.) The film staging emphasizes perseverance. And it is only trains at night after a night of work as a waitress, but when Frankie begins to teach him some basics on boxing, the camera shows Maggie's legs that lead to position his feet even during working hours. Similarly, Whit seeks to escape poverty. He is attracted by the American dream is his uncle. In Honkytonk Man, music is because the success will have his name in the papers and will be recognized if it manages to be good at playing the guitar. But music, linked to singer status, since it also symbolizes freedom will always be on the roads.
It's the same idea of freedom found in Gran Torino. Indeed, the film's title refers to the fame because 70, which, like all American cars are a symbol of freedom. But we will see that Gran Torino is not only the symbol of freedom.
[...] He is attracted by the American dream is his uncle. In Honkytonk Man, music is because the success will have his name in the papers and will be recognized if it manages to be good at playing the guitar. B ut music, linked to singer status, since it also symbolizes freedom will always be on the roads. It's the same idea of freedom found in Gran Torino. Indeed, the film's title refers to the fame because years 70, which, like all American cars are a symbol of freedom. [...]
[...] The soul unreleased weight of conscience can not be relieved. And Frankie can not really go beyond the trauma and therefore, what happened in his life before Maggie happen with it, he will lose. We could see that the redemption of the character is not successful in Million Dollar Baby as Frankie has not fully discharged penny traumatic memory " But some e s wounds are too deep, too close to the bone and it was nice to do, they never stop bleeding Scrap said in speaking of Frankie trauma of her daughter. [...]
[...] You preach about life and death, but all yo u know just a seminar "Walt does not really confess to the priest, but Thao when he locks it in his basement to get her to not go for revenge. The screen door of the basement replaces the mesh of the confessional. " You want to know what it feels like to kill a man ? It's terrible, that's what it did. The worst is to receive a medal for killing a kid who wanted to go. [...]
[...] We will see that the evolution of the relationship between Walt, Frankie and the figure of the priest. There is an evolution in eir behaviors to the priest. At the beginning, they take the high, calling them " Virgin on educated "(Gran Torino) or comparing religion" oil eur word "(Million Dollar Baby). However, when faced with difficult choices s to help their protected they question the religion, but they both decide to act by themselves. " Frankie : What I can do ? The priest . Nothing you do not have to tangle you. [...]
[...] He also lends his Gran Torino Thao to make it a night out with the girl he likes. Frankie replaces Maggie's father died years ago. And, b sure lthough he drives it in without telling her constantly protect themselves. It teaches him to box, he heals, the guide throughout his fights. He advises his choices He told her to put aside money to pay for a house outright. It is present for her They dine together, he accompanied on a visit to his family Frankie So forget some letters he sent to his daughter and return nt with the inscription return to sender . [...]
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