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(Minority Report) Bunch of sheeple: At the beginning of the movie, John’s drug dealer appears with both eyes removed, and says “my daddy always said in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.” How is his claim developed throughout the movie? A similar message is conveyed through the character of Gideon (the warden of the prisoners) when he says, “You’re part of my flock now, John.”  Why does Gideon refer to the haloed prisoners as his flock? Even though the rest of society is not haloed, in what ways does the government incapacitate them from acting upon their free will?  Does this idea apply to society today, and if so, how? 

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(The Dark Knight) Deception and Morality. Batman at first lifts up Harvey Dent as, “A hero with a face.” But Harvey Dent reveals his true nature and moral failure as Two-Face.  What message is Christopher Nolan conveying by juxtaposing how Batman and Dent act after they lose their love, Rachel? Is it believable that Dent’s sense of morality was so fragile that Rachel’s murder would cause him to abandon his previous identity and slide into darkness? In the end, why is Batman willing to let Harvey Dent be known as a hero and remain, “the hero that Gotham needs?” Do you agree or disagree with Batman’s decision? What drives Batman’s willingness to forgo himself as the hero of Gotham? Why or why not does Rachal’s death motivate Batman to villainize himself just as it motivated Harvey to become Two-Face? 

]]> 2022-04-12 12:43:57 UTC https://padlet.com/khall63/chbgesuyt88ej1xv/wish/2140753301 khall63 https://padlet.com/khall63/chbgesuyt88ej1xv/wish/2140753304 A fascinating thread running through the film is the concept of trust that comes from integrity and moral decision-making.  Gotham National Bank Manager: “The criminals in this town used to believe in things. Honor. Respect. Look at you! What do you believe in? What do you believe in!” The Joker: “I believe whatever doesn't kill you simply makes you... stranger.” Batman/Bruce Wayne affirms and upholds the necessity of trust and integrity for the flourishing of society. Why does Joker reject this? Throughout the film, Joker doesn’t seem to have one particular driving force behind his actions. Why or why not does Joker’s lack of belief in anything make him more dangerous than someone like Two-Face who is driven by vengeance?

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(Minority Report) Government Control: In Minority Report there are many allusions to Abraham Lincoln, a president that is revered by most in modern society. At the beginning of the film, Howard Marks’ son is memorizing the Gettysburg Address and making a mask of Abraham Lincoln. At the end of the film, Lamar Burgess is given a Civil War revolver like the one that Generals received at the end of the war--he later uses this weapon to take his own life. What message is Spielberg conveying by juxtaposing the allusions to Lincoln with images of murder?  Minority Report was released in 2002, a year after the attacks of September 11. In response to these attacks, The Patriot Act (which gave law enforcement agencies broad powers to investigate, indict and bring terrorists to justice) became law less than two months afterward. What messages about government control is Spielberg conveying in his film? Where are these messages most evident?

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