This is a man's play. The introduction of the website overemphasized the delicate relationship between the hero Shane and the hostess of the house where he was staying. I think it was to increase the selling point. In fact, there are very few scenes involving this point in the film. The feeling of this film is very similar to "Deer Garden Changchun", which I have written before; it is also a story of pioneers, but this time it is not about the struggle between people and the harsh natural environment, but about the struggle for land and the A contest between men. For me, a female audience, it is inevitable to feel dull, only the spirit of the film will remain in my heart.
Shane's sudden appearance and sudden disappearance are the embodiment of the uninhibited character of a western wanderer who is home to all over the world, and it is a symbol. Like a gust of wind that comes and goes inadvertently, leaving no trace. In young Joey's mind, Shane is a hero, a protector, and a role model he single-mindedly wants to be and emulate. This is actually quite a deep work.
How different are the "fraternities" in the area where Joe's family lives, who fight for land and rights, while Shane fights only for glory. This is especially true in the climax of the ending. Shane knocked out Joe, who was about to fight to the death, and took out the Derek gang in his place. That thrilling shootout aside, maybe "a fight for glory" is for homeless men, not tied husbands like Joe.
The hostess, Joey's mother, Marian, is a shadowy figure who never fully shows her face. After thinking about it carefully, she must be an insecure wife, because the life of the pioneers made her have to worry about it from time to time. This is somewhat similar to the mother Ole in "Deer Garden Changchun", the difference may only be that Marianne has not suffered the pain of bereavement like Ole, so she can't see the numbness and coldness on her face. Her spiritual attachment to Shane is also a thirst for a sense of security.
I always feel that Shane's performance is not too deep, and sometimes I appreciate "Joe"'s acting skills. It was Jane Arthur who played Marianne! It's been 15 years since the 38-year-old "Floating Like a Dream", and I really don't look old; but I still miss Alice's cuteness and aura back then. Female characters will always be the foil in this kind of play.
I searched for some classic dialogues that Shane said in the film. In my heart, they brought me a lot more aftertaste than the film itself.
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