The film Breakfast at Tiffany’s served a dual purpose, while being a heavily edited, theatrical rendition of Truman Capote 's novella, it also made bold statements in regards to women 's liberation. The film addressed gender inequalities and sexual taboos such as prostitution, promiscuity, and independence with powerful subtlety and style. The film also addressed feminism and the many dimensions to the women’s liberation movement of the 1960’s.
In contrast, the modern feminist of the 1960’s and the factory worker of the early 1900’s had the same goal; to gain equality while retaining the special privileges of being a woman. Due to the aftermath of world war one, women were required to step into the role of provider and driven to factor work …show more content…
It romanticised the liberated woman, showing her universal appeal and freedom to live as she saw fit on one hand, on the other, the free-spirited woman is fundamentally unhappy with her life and eventually finds solace in the arms of the dashing man. Although both sides are portrayed, it is obvious that favor is bestowed on the the traditional woman’s role since the main character grows progressively unhappy until the climax where she is swept off of her feet and saved from her empty existence. Breakfast at Tiffany’s was not the only film during the 1960’s to have a female who breaks social constraints. Many films of the time were similarly structured with a woman as the dominant character for the majority of the film who ultimately submits herself to the man in the end.
The main character is an independent woman who uses her sexuality in an attempt to gain security and affection from wealthy men. She claims she does this to support her brother but denies a man who has promised security for both her and her brother if she will settle down and adopt her previous role of a housewife and mother. Even though she has been promised provision, her longing for autonomy, and the ability to choose when she belongs to someone trumps security. And even when a young and handsome man falls in love with her she chooses to pursue fortuitous men who can fund her brother and her materialistic
In contrast, the modern feminist of the 1960’s and the factory worker of the early 1900’s had the same goal; to gain equality while retaining the special privileges of being a woman. Due to the aftermath of world war one, women were required to step into the role of provider and driven to factor work …show more content…
It romanticised the liberated woman, showing her universal appeal and freedom to live as she saw fit on one hand, on the other, the free-spirited woman is fundamentally unhappy with her life and eventually finds solace in the arms of the dashing man. Although both sides are portrayed, it is obvious that favor is bestowed on the the traditional woman’s role since the main character grows progressively unhappy until the climax where she is swept off of her feet and saved from her empty existence. Breakfast at Tiffany’s was not the only film during the 1960’s to have a female who breaks social constraints. Many films of the time were similarly structured with a woman as the dominant character for the majority of the film who ultimately submits herself to the man in the end.
The main character is an independent woman who uses her sexuality in an attempt to gain security and affection from wealthy men. She claims she does this to support her brother but denies a man who has promised security for both her and her brother if she will settle down and adopt her previous role of a housewife and mother. Even though she has been promised provision, her longing for autonomy, and the ability to choose when she belongs to someone trumps security. And even when a young and handsome man falls in love with her she chooses to pursue fortuitous men who can fund her brother and her materialistic