A representational study of Levinson’s film, Wag the Dog and Saturday Night Live’s (SNL) parody of ‘Donald Trump’s Campaign’ highlights the perspective that shortcomings of both individuals and society are often revealed with through political acts. While both texts highlight the failures and corrupt behaviour of individuals in political acts to be prominent factors of shortcomings, we are able to understand the representation of such undertakings to influence judgment in society. It is the overall study of both text, do we understand the significance of political acts to present a particular perspective that exemplifies the flaws in both individuals and society.
It is apparent that the attempts of trying to hide the scandals and corrupt nature of individuals only convey the …show more content…
The low angle shot of a man as he paints in white text “white power” exemplifies the dominating racist views in society in influencing perspective. In particular, the use of satire in ‘white power’ mirrors the biased views of Trump as he fails to approach problems without consideration for society. Under the circumstances, audiences are disappointed in the inevitable bias society has in affecting judgment thus enriching our understanding of recognising such faults. Additionally, the montage of different American citizens ironing Ku Klux Klan uniforms and targeting Muslims further emphasise the ethnocentric views as shortcomings in society. As satire is manipulated, it continues to mock the histories of American turmoil and hint at the future wrong doings Trump may apply causing us to frown upon racist perspectives in society. In being confronted with such implications in public judgment, SNL has effectively communicated the underlying perspectives of society in support of political acts exposing the
It is apparent that the attempts of trying to hide the scandals and corrupt nature of individuals only convey the …show more content…
The low angle shot of a man as he paints in white text “white power” exemplifies the dominating racist views in society in influencing perspective. In particular, the use of satire in ‘white power’ mirrors the biased views of Trump as he fails to approach problems without consideration for society. Under the circumstances, audiences are disappointed in the inevitable bias society has in affecting judgment thus enriching our understanding of recognising such faults. Additionally, the montage of different American citizens ironing Ku Klux Klan uniforms and targeting Muslims further emphasise the ethnocentric views as shortcomings in society. As satire is manipulated, it continues to mock the histories of American turmoil and hint at the future wrong doings Trump may apply causing us to frown upon racist perspectives in society. In being confronted with such implications in public judgment, SNL has effectively communicated the underlying perspectives of society in support of political acts exposing the