On the Waterfront

In 1954, the film “On the Waterfront” by Elia Kazan was released. “On the Waterfront” tells the story of a man bringing down a corrupt union boss along the docks of Hoboken, New Jersey. Kazan uses the film to paint a vivid picture of the waterfront as a space distinctly unique from other spaces in America. Through techniques of narration, Kazan uses the setting, characters and events of the film to create an allegory of morality. The waterfront, corruption, communist party, and events in Kazan’s personal life are all part of the allegory Kazan constructs to put forward the power of religion, morality, and human conscience. The communist party, the corruption of capitalism, and the mob represent vices, while Kazan’s personal actions, Father…

Draft Terry’s heroism only comes from his instincts as a fighter. Discuss. Elia Kazan’s 1954 film, On the Waterfront explores how Terry Malloy’s heroism does not only come from his fighter instinct it also comes from the influential people in his life. Initially, the longshoremen exhibit a fundamental lack of courage to challenge the union however Terry successfully exposed this corruption displaying his heroism. Terry’s heroism also comes from influential people in his life such as Edie and…

In "On the Waterfront" the pigeons symbolize Terry Malloy, and the choices he made all through the film. A pigeon's regular drive is to fly, yet these pigeons have been prepared not to. Despite the fact that he's a durable previous boxer, his unbalanced look after these birds is confirmation of an exceptional bond between them. The symbolism of him really inside the pen himself, obvious when he tends the birds, proposes this bond too. Malloy is a visionary, a mind boggling and delicate man. From…

Which are revealed through his guilt for his involvement in Joey’s murder and the way he looks after and cares for his pigeons, not many people see this in Terry, as these redeeming qualities are not shown by the foreboding reputation of the corrupt in the waterfront. On top of being distance within the town, Terry is even at the bottom of the food chain in Friendly’s mob, and he feels as though he is worthless and disposable amongst the other gang members who insult his intelligence: “What…

Elia Kazan movie On the Waterfront was set on the Hoboken docs of 1952. Elia Kazan depict the era of McCarthyism in a different light then Arthur Miller on the bases of his personal experience of the House of Un – American Activities trials. Elia Kazan was investigated for have communist thoughts. The HUAC put enough pressure on him in the hearing to confess his 2-year membership an American Communist Party, he also named eight follow Group Theatre members who was part of the party. His…

Many characters in On the Waterfront, a movie directed by Elia Kazan, and The Crucible, a play written by Arthur Miller, parallel each other; however, in both works the creator takes an opposite stance portraying them. The mob in On the Waterfront parallels those accused of witchcraft in The Crucible, Charley Malloy is a parallel to Elizabeth Proctor, and Johnny Friendly is a parallel to John Proctor. Each of these characters are in a similar position to their parallel, however they are…

Because Arthur Miller’s criticism of the informant relies on principal, not circumstance, his argument is more persuasive than Elia Kazan’s support of the informer. In On the Waterfront, Terry is asked to testify against Johnny Friendly on countless occasions, but he consistently declines. Once the mob kills his brother, Charley, he reacts violently. To avoid a fight, Father Barry says, “You want to hurt Johnny Friendly?... Do you really wanna finish him... for what he did to Charley...? Then…

Why the World Needs Terry Baker? Majority of people's lives they are told that the old are wise. Most people would say this is true about Terry Baker. Terry has many qualities that make significant to this world. She is significant to this world for she is loyal, she is determined in everything she does, and she is helpful to every person she meets. Loyalty is one word used to describe Terry Baker. For example, Terry is loyal and devoted to God. Also, she will never betray someone for…

On The Waterfront(1954) provides an inside look at the corruption within the waterfront docks of New York. The infrastructure of the docks are monopolized by the mob, oppressing workers and corrupting a fair union. In order to maintain power the mob goes after anyone who violates their deaf and dumb policy. The film opens by showing a scenario in which someone has violated their code and suffers death as a consequence. The conflict that drives the plot is: Will there be justice for the death of…

Bum or Not? On the Waterfront illustrates the life of a former boxer, Terry Malloy. The terms “bum” and “class” are used to describe the main character, Terry. He is known as a “bum” because he wears shaggy clothes and works at the waterfront. However, to have “class” is to be respected and known for a good deed. He misses out on a big chance to have class but luckily, he is able to get a second chance. Terry is able to achieve a class status in the end when he decides to take down Johnny…