Thesis: Are we capable of self-destruction or is there a reason behind our self-destructive nature? In the film; From Hell, the transition of gothic elements are contained within the film and served as part of the plotline and evidence of this thesis. Throughout the film the notorious and mysterious butcher known only as Jack the ripper is claimed to have been an educated man who was believed to have suffered from an undetermined psychological issue that caused him to enact in murder, however, the true identity is never known.
I. A Murder Spree
The film takes place in London during the year 1888, much like the real crime the film focuses on the Whitechapel area of London. The murders were unlike any others and have gone down in history as the most notorious mysteries that were left unsolved for the murders of up to five prostitutes but it was rumored to have been up to nine victims. The film “From Hell” portrayed the untimely demise of the victims and their last moments just before their run in with death. Although the theme of the story was based on the murders, the true theme of the story is hidden beneath the main dialogue. One of the most vital facts that added to this crime was the …show more content…
Due to the crippling poverty that occurred women were forced to sustain an income through prostitution, thus creating a foundation into the murders. Aside from the prostitution, the streets of London were often dark and foggy with no more but a few gas lamps throughout the streets and alcohol being used as a substitute for food at extreme moments because of its cheap cost. With 78,000 residents living in abject poverty and disease running rampant through London, it is another evidence that resulted into releasing the dark psychological tendency within the Jack the ripper murders; within human beings in
I. A Murder Spree
The film takes place in London during the year 1888, much like the real crime the film focuses on the Whitechapel area of London. The murders were unlike any others and have gone down in history as the most notorious mysteries that were left unsolved for the murders of up to five prostitutes but it was rumored to have been up to nine victims. The film “From Hell” portrayed the untimely demise of the victims and their last moments just before their run in with death. Although the theme of the story was based on the murders, the true theme of the story is hidden beneath the main dialogue. One of the most vital facts that added to this crime was the …show more content…
Due to the crippling poverty that occurred women were forced to sustain an income through prostitution, thus creating a foundation into the murders. Aside from the prostitution, the streets of London were often dark and foggy with no more but a few gas lamps throughout the streets and alcohol being used as a substitute for food at extreme moments because of its cheap cost. With 78,000 residents living in abject poverty and disease running rampant through London, it is another evidence that resulted into releasing the dark psychological tendency within the Jack the ripper murders; within human beings in