Contrasting character qualities which make up the term “politics” are explored by both composers where, traits mirroring the best and worst aspects of human nature are useful in representing the duality of people. Shakespeare’s play Henry IV Part One is representative of politics through rivalling main characters, Hal and Hotspur, where their specific characterisation is used to reveal varying traits of human nature. Similarly, Villeneuve’s film, Prisoners, represents perceived human duality by establishing a character conflict, parallel to that of Shakespeare’s character construction. Ultimately, composers influence their responders to perceive the best and worst of human nature by utilising juxtaposing persona representations to emphasise
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Similarly to Hotspur, Villeneuve’s use of stereotype when constructing the character of Loki is used to symbolise positive attributes of human nature, such as strong regard for the law and thus leading a life of honour. Inclusion of repetitious dialogue in “Just let me do my job” is evident throughout the film to indicate Loki’s personal awareness of the significance of lawfulness and holds an esoteric meaning that Loki is determined to follow the law where possible, as result of his occupation. Comparatively, Villeneuve’s construction of opposing persona, Keller, is used to emphasise the appraisal of honour via lawful compliance. Keller’s lack of morality is represented through biblical quote in “Man born in sin and therefore born in trouble” where he appears to be referring to somebody else, but much like Shakespeare’s Hal, is acknowledging the true nature of his dishonourable actions. Keller is further representative of the worst of human nature through other’s detestation “this ain’t right”, where Villeneuve uses other characters in the film to emphasise to the audience the negative outward perceptions on the dishonourableness of Keller through his resistance to the law. Like Shakespeare, Villeneuve represents the best …show more content…
Shakespeare’s Henry IV Part One emphasises the significance of honour during the period via representation of comparative characterisation, whilst, Villeneuve’s Prisoners parallels the importance of honour through conflicting characterisation, much like Shakespeare. In this way, these politically representative texts reveal both the best and worst of human
Similarly to Hotspur, Villeneuve’s use of stereotype when constructing the character of Loki is used to symbolise positive attributes of human nature, such as strong regard for the law and thus leading a life of honour. Inclusion of repetitious dialogue in “Just let me do my job” is evident throughout the film to indicate Loki’s personal awareness of the significance of lawfulness and holds an esoteric meaning that Loki is determined to follow the law where possible, as result of his occupation. Comparatively, Villeneuve’s construction of opposing persona, Keller, is used to emphasise the appraisal of honour via lawful compliance. Keller’s lack of morality is represented through biblical quote in “Man born in sin and therefore born in trouble” where he appears to be referring to somebody else, but much like Shakespeare’s Hal, is acknowledging the true nature of his dishonourable actions. Keller is further representative of the worst of human nature through other’s detestation “this ain’t right”, where Villeneuve uses other characters in the film to emphasise to the audience the negative outward perceptions on the dishonourableness of Keller through his resistance to the law. Like Shakespeare, Villeneuve represents the best …show more content…
Shakespeare’s Henry IV Part One emphasises the significance of honour during the period via representation of comparative characterisation, whilst, Villeneuve’s Prisoners parallels the importance of honour through conflicting characterisation, much like Shakespeare. In this way, these politically representative texts reveal both the best and worst of human