Kill Bill Thesis
Revenge fuels the engine that drives “The Bride” in Quentin Tarantino’s ultra violent thriller, Kill Bill. In this critically acclaimed film, a clouded focal point steers the leading lady down a murderous path to avenge the attack of her wedding party. Her hit list is occupied by a group of people known as the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad, and specifically aims to kill her ex lover, Bill – the mastermind behind it all. Tarantino uses a combination of surrealism and extreme violence in this film, as well as others, like Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction, to accentuate the ruthless behavior of a man with power, and the agony he is able to impose on someone who falls under the category of a lower social class. The story of “The Bride” in Kill
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Although the chapters are placed in chronological order, the audience is continuously taken back in time through flashbacks. For example, “Chapter 3: The Origin of O-Ren" occurs near the climax of the film, however, it is the story of Ishii’s childhood and why she has become this rampant assassin. This collection of scenes essentially takes place in an earlier time period, and also happens to be the only portion of the movie that is depicted in anime. Flashbacks are also commonly utilized when “The Bride” first sets eyes on any individual involved in the attack of her wedding party, or whenever she experiences anything triggering that memory. This trigger typically leads to the ultra violence seen in the Tarantino films mentioned earlier. The presence of violence and crime as social criticism is another thematic device used in his films. Savagery, cruelty, and manslaughter are extensive elements that are established from the start of Kill Bill. Power is placed in the hands of leading assassin, Bill, as he stands over the whimpering “Bride” and asks her if she believes he is “sadistic” in the opening scene. Bill’s character is never revealed in Volume 1, however, he is clearly accredited as the man in charge; he holds the final spot on the hit list and is “The Bride’s” ultimate
Although the chapters are placed in chronological order, the audience is continuously taken back in time through flashbacks. For example, “Chapter 3: The Origin of O-Ren" occurs near the climax of the film, however, it is the story of Ishii’s childhood and why she has become this rampant assassin. This collection of scenes essentially takes place in an earlier time period, and also happens to be the only portion of the movie that is depicted in anime. Flashbacks are also commonly utilized when “The Bride” first sets eyes on any individual involved in the attack of her wedding party, or whenever she experiences anything triggering that memory. This trigger typically leads to the ultra violence seen in the Tarantino films mentioned earlier. The presence of violence and crime as social criticism is another thematic device used in his films. Savagery, cruelty, and manslaughter are extensive elements that are established from the start of Kill Bill. Power is placed in the hands of leading assassin, Bill, as he stands over the whimpering “Bride” and asks her if she believes he is “sadistic” in the opening scene. Bill’s character is never revealed in Volume 1, however, he is clearly accredited as the man in charge; he holds the final spot on the hit list and is “The Bride’s” ultimate