Even though Radio Raheem is not the main character in the film, he is the most symbolic character in Do the Right Thing. In the film, he is portrayed as an intimidating black man who is respected and feared by the young people of Bed-Stuy. He’s menacing appearance is due to the camera always looking up at him which makes him look superior to others and more intimidating. There are certain scenes in the film that embody Radio Raheem’s ideology such as the metaphorical boxing match between LOVE and HATE and Sal destroying his boom box. In the metaphorical boxing match, Radio Raheem concludes that love will always overcome hate. His ideology came as a surprise to me due to his intimidating appearance I didn’t expect for his character to be so
