Cuaron Children Of Men Analysis
2. POINT: In Cuaron’s Children of Men, the United Kingdom is the only stable nation in the world. Immigrants from all over flee there in seek of asylum and safety but are instead isolated into refugee camps where they are abused or murdered. The protagonist of the film, Theo, explains that the reason for racism is the loss of fertility.
PROOF: Theo is listening to the radio with his friend Jasper when a newscaster blares “The Homeland Security bill is ratified. After eight years, British borders will remain closed. The deportation of illegal immigrants will continue. Good morning.”
Upon hearing this, Jasper says, "Poor fugees—after escaping the worst atrocities and finally making it to England, our government hunts them down like cockroaches,"
PROOF: Theo is listening to the radio with his friend Jasper when a newscaster blares “The Homeland Security bill is ratified. After eight years, British borders will remain closed. The deportation of illegal immigrants will continue. Good morning.”
Upon hearing this, Jasper says, "Poor fugees—after escaping the worst atrocities and finally making it to England, our government hunts them down like cockroaches,"