On the Waterfront Scene Analys
isON THE WATERFRONT SCENE ANALYSIS
The ending scenes of the film are set on the waterfront, at Jonny Friendly’s shack. In this scene we see Terry seize revenge after his brothers murder. We see Terry’s independence, strength and motivation emerge from his hesitant and conserved self. Through Terry’s act of rebellion, he stands against the crowd, becoming the man he never was. Through his physical exploitation Terry is able to redeem himself.
This scene acts as the climax of the film, and is where Terry truly redeems himself. Through his testimony he is somewhat redeemed, but is still under the influence of Edie and Father Barry. This scene however, shows his moral awakening, and his ability to follow his conscience, in doing so finding revenge for his brother’s death. This is further implied when Terry has been beaten to the ground and only manages to rise after he hears that Jonny Friendly’s laying odd’s that he won’t get up. As Father Barry and Edie help him up, the blocking shows a replication of a boxing ring fighter, indicating once again that he has final, regained what he had so unfairly lost.
DIALOGUE:
- When Terry is at his physical worst, Father Barry says “You’ve lost the battle, but you can still win the war” meaning he may have been beaten up and lost that fight/battle, however he can still win the overall war by getting up and leading the rest of the longshoreman.
-“We’re a law abiding union, understand?”- suppression of truth
-“Your guts are all in your wallet, and your trigger finger”
“I’m standing over here now”, Symbolises his decision go against the corrupt union, showing his transformation, from an outsider to a hero among the longshoreman.
“I’m glad bout what I done to you”
“He don’t work we don’t work”
SETTING:
- Johnny Friendly’s shack showing that Terry is the underdog, being in Johnny’s environment. Emphasising his bravery and courage to fight against the corrupt union.
SYMBOLS:
The hook: symbolising the dominant force of the
The ending scenes of the film are set on the waterfront, at Jonny Friendly’s shack. In this scene we see Terry seize revenge after his brothers murder. We see Terry’s independence, strength and motivation emerge from his hesitant and conserved self. Through Terry’s act of rebellion, he stands against the crowd, becoming the man he never was. Through his physical exploitation Terry is able to redeem himself.
This scene acts as the climax of the film, and is where Terry truly redeems himself. Through his testimony he is somewhat redeemed, but is still under the influence of Edie and Father Barry. This scene however, shows his moral awakening, and his ability to follow his conscience, in doing so finding revenge for his brother’s death. This is further implied when Terry has been beaten to the ground and only manages to rise after he hears that Jonny Friendly’s laying odd’s that he won’t get up. As Father Barry and Edie help him up, the blocking shows a replication of a boxing ring fighter, indicating once again that he has final, regained what he had so unfairly lost.
DIALOGUE:
- When Terry is at his physical worst, Father Barry says “You’ve lost the battle, but you can still win the war” meaning he may have been beaten up and lost that fight/battle, however he can still win the overall war by getting up and leading the rest of the longshoreman.
-“We’re a law abiding union, understand?”- suppression of truth
-“Your guts are all in your wallet, and your trigger finger”
“I’m standing over here now”, Symbolises his decision go against the corrupt union, showing his transformation, from an outsider to a hero among the longshoreman.
“I’m glad bout what I done to you”
“He don’t work we don’t work”
SETTING:
- Johnny Friendly’s shack showing that Terry is the underdog, being in Johnny’s environment. Emphasising his bravery and courage to fight against the corrupt union.
SYMBOLS:
The hook: symbolising the dominant force of the