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Imogene 2022-01-28 08:20:47

When a group commits a crime collectively, the individual seems to have lost his sense of guilt, and he will not worry about taking responsibility. People beating up thieves to death, beating, smashing, and looting, and even the stampede of customers when the supermarkets are heavily discounted, and the crowding in the subway during work hours all fall into this category, the animal side of human beings.

Le Pen said in "The Crowd": "The ferocity of the collective feeling is intensified by the total disappearance of the sense of responsibility. The realization that there will be no punishment -- and the more the number, the more certain it is -- ---- and the momentary sense of power that arises because of the large number of people, it will cause the group to show some emotions and actions that an isolated individual cannot have. Therefore, it is easy for the group to do the worst extreme acts."

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  • Leif 2022-03-28 09:01:13

    The reality is so unspeakable. There is a strong contrast between the beauty of the first half and the obscurity of the second half, from leisurely to crying. I think the Chinese people will be amazed after watching it. The human world in the movie is so indifferent. Adults (not to mention children) are like every brain. Into a tone particle: eh.

  • Clay 2022-01-28 08:20:47

    The event itself is extremely shocking. Catherine Keener's performance is really wonderful, but the narrative angle is very gentle. The display of the evil of human nature is weak, and it does not mention the impact on legislation.

An American Crime quotes

  • Shirley Baniszewski: Don't worry Jennie. Mamma's just teaching her.

  • Gertrude Baniszewski: [preparing to write the tattoo onto Sylvia's belly] Ricky... she came back from juvenile! Started stirring up trouble again... Johnny hold her!

    Sylvia Likens: No, please, please!

    Gertrude Baniszewski: Keep her still!

    Marie Baniszewski: If you move, it'll only be messy.

    Gertrude Baniszewski: [gives Marie a lighter and a safety pin] Light that.

    Sylvia Likens: No! No! No! Please! No! No! Please! Please!

    Gertrude Baniszewski: Stop it!

    Shirley Baniszewski: You got it right, mama?

    Gertrude Baniszewski: Make sure it's hot!

    Sylvia Likens: I'm sorry! I'm sorry!

    Gertrude Baniszewski: You liar!

    Sylvia Likens: Please stop, please no! Please!

    [Marie gives Gertrude the safety pin]

    Gertrude Baniszewski: You branded my daughters... now I have to brand you.