This film is about a generation of youthful songs in the cracks of the United States after World War II, and the counterculture has not yet risen. In front of the door opened by the new world, they encountered the ambush of the old forces. I don't understand the cultural background of the United States at that time, so it's hard to understand such a film. There is no justice or not, only the confrontation between the male protagonists. Even the confrontation is very tortuous. A conversation from the principal's office, and the conversation itself, long In more than ten minutes, in addition to the amazing male protagonist's acting skills, clear logic, and sensitive intelligence, the reveal of the theme of this movie is too obscure.
It is quite difficult for foreigners to understand this film. It is necessary to understand the meaning of the "kosher butcher" in the headmaster's mouth, as well as the tension of the male protagonist's father, and even more need to understand how the Jewish nation, which has experienced the most severe persecution in the first world war, dealt with the way in which individuals and the times were placed, and the conservative post-World War II America. The secret confrontation between the faction and the new faction.
The most exciting part of the whole movie is undoubtedly the ten-minute confrontation between the male protagonist and the dean in the dean's office. The male protagonist was nervous, and kept taking out his handkerchief to wipe the fine sweat oozing from his forehead, to when he couldn't bear the dean's questioning about his atheism and no religious belief, he stood up excitedly and stared at the dean resolutely. Said: "I don't approve of having to attend 40 worship services before graduation to get a degree, who has promised the school the right to force me to listen to clergy of any faith...because I'm an atheist , these organized religious practices seriously offend me, and I am perfectly able to maintain my moral existence in a state of disbelief..."
"Sir, do you understand this article by Russell? I think the answer is no. But I am very familiar with this article, sir. Because I remember most of it when I was captain of the debate team in high school. I Now I suggest that you read it without any prejudice. You will find that Russell put forward the following logic: the first cause argument, the natural argument, the design argument, the moral argument of God, the argument for justice, and I studied these arguments , and want to live my life according to these arguments. I am sure, sir, that I have the right to do so."
Seeing this, I was instantly brainwashed and became a handsome fan of Logan Lerman. This is a young man who is intellectually precocious and has the ability to think deeply. But the ultimate fate is that young people have two paths, either war or college. The male protagonist who fought as a protester in college has become a victim of the times. This is the anger of young people against the old era, and it has brought a heavy price. It is also the sadness of the humane life under the coercion of the era against the group, and it is a broader anger.
But it is worth mentioning that a chat between the principal and the male protagonist, this seemingly equal conversation, is really a model of our country's schools. First, the dean talks about family relations and emotional issues from studies, relationships, and religion. In our country, deans are generally too busy and do not have the time and patience to enlighten students. The second is that despite the dean's questioning under the self-frame, the brave and straightforward confrontation of the male protagonist of push sounds like a rather exciting debate about the choice of the rite of passage. This confrontation was not met with a face-to-face rebuke from the dean, but at least an encouragement: a collision of views, although the two sides could not reach an agreement.
This is so unlike traditional Chinese culture. Since ancient times, China has always encouraged peace, and discouraged conflict and confrontation. It believes that conflict and confrontation are meaningless by themselves. Instead, they are now seeking reconciliation and compromise. If a consensus cannot be reached, we will try to find a solution.
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