Pretty Woman Marxist Analysis
In Marxism, Marxian class theory asserts that the structural placement of individuals in class hierarchy, is determined not just by the distribution of power, wealth and prestige within a society. But also by the oppression of those in subordinate classes. (Katsiaficas & Kirkpatrick, 1987)
“For Marx, the struggle among and between social classes results in the transition from one type of society to another.” (Katsiaficas & Kirkpatrick, 1987, pp. 234-235) Contest between the rich and the poor is a theme common in the films, ‘The talented Mr Ripley’, ‘Pretty Woman’ and ‘Titanic’, where individuals attempt to overcome the void between social classes by different means. It is through symbolism and narrative techniques that a Marxist approach …show more content…
A smooth transition into the wealthy school boy he never was, Dickie and fiancé Marge are quick to accept him into their lives. Ripley begins to detach himself from the reality of the world he belonged to as he takes great lengths to continue living a capitalist lifestyle to which it appeals to him greatly. Welcomed into their lives only by deceit, it is similar to prostitute Vivian in the film Pretty Woman after being hired as a trophy girl for wealthy business man Edward. Upon her first visit to an upperclass clothing store she receives a number of snarly remarks before she is kicked out of the store, we gather solely on the clothes she wears. Which in film is a strong representation to the social class in which one …show more content…
And they cant so they turn to crime and murder. What this shows is the wrongness of the lower class figure because what is really needed is the over turning of the system. At the moment the only way he can achieve getting on that level is by illegal means and individual crime.
Pretty woman. Marx said something about all human relations being reduced under capitilism to the cash nexus. You could say a Marx analysis would be interested in how she tries to appear like a member of the opposite social class. Theres also a point that marx says . marx is blind to sexual relationships. Men exploited women before they were capitilists. So it cannot be argued that this use of women is slely down to capitalism. Patriarchy existed before capitalism. Patriarchy is as old as adam and eve .
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“For Marx, the struggle among and between social classes results in the transition from one type of society to another.” (Katsiaficas & Kirkpatrick, 1987, pp. 234-235) Contest between the rich and the poor is a theme common in the films, ‘The talented Mr Ripley’, ‘Pretty Woman’ and ‘Titanic’, where individuals attempt to overcome the void between social classes by different means. It is through symbolism and narrative techniques that a Marxist approach …show more content…
A smooth transition into the wealthy school boy he never was, Dickie and fiancé Marge are quick to accept him into their lives. Ripley begins to detach himself from the reality of the world he belonged to as he takes great lengths to continue living a capitalist lifestyle to which it appeals to him greatly. Welcomed into their lives only by deceit, it is similar to prostitute Vivian in the film Pretty Woman after being hired as a trophy girl for wealthy business man Edward. Upon her first visit to an upperclass clothing store she receives a number of snarly remarks before she is kicked out of the store, we gather solely on the clothes she wears. Which in film is a strong representation to the social class in which one …show more content…
And they cant so they turn to crime and murder. What this shows is the wrongness of the lower class figure because what is really needed is the over turning of the system. At the moment the only way he can achieve getting on that level is by illegal means and individual crime.
Pretty woman. Marx said something about all human relations being reduced under capitilism to the cash nexus. You could say a Marx analysis would be interested in how she tries to appear like a member of the opposite social class. Theres also a point that marx says . marx is blind to sexual relationships. Men exploited women before they were capitilists. So it cannot be argued that this use of women is slely down to capitalism. Patriarchy existed before capitalism. Patriarchy is as old as adam and eve .
Look for things that exemplify what were talking about. Find things that symbolize