The answer to the fork in the road

Madalyn 2022-11-02 19:30:04

One version of "The Fork in the Road" first appeared in the Oxford Review in 1967, and was later reprinted in a collection of essays entitled "In Memory of Alice Murdoch." The author of this book is the very same man who shared a room with Alice Murdoch during World War II and huddled in a bathtub in Sievers Land when the British government faced a decision similar to the "fork in the road". Philippa Pensanche (later known as Philippafort) must not have imagined that her puzzle, expounded in a 14-page article in an obscure journal, later Not only did it spawn a mini-academic industry, but it started a debate that continues to this day.

However, the male protagonist of this film has the answer in a second, and he firmly stands on the side of justice. Just imagine if the male protagonist's family was not rescued, and the male protagonist defended justice but sacrificed his family, would it be more abusive? Of course, the ending of American dramas will never be like this. There are only heroes in Uncle Sam's fairy tales. The most touching scene was when the police got on the train, and the people on the train scrambled to admit that they were witnesses (you must know that this is a fight to die). This is a typical American version of bravery. In fact, it is not appropriate to describe it as bravery. When Americans encounter the darkness of the state apparatus, they are like chicken blood, but when they encounter thieves and wanted criminals, they feel nothing (the beginning of this film). When the male protagonist said that his wallet was robbed, it was reflected). The sound of Lexington's gunshots has been echoing in the hearts of every American. Just imagine the Chinese version of this film. A 60-year-old laid-off uncle leaves the imperial capital where he has worked for ten years. On the train back to his hometown in Hebei, he encounters a young petitioner who is chased and stopped by a group of police. Will he help him or fight against the government? ? Maybe, for 100,000 yuan, the uncle will, but the resistance he faces is even greater. Perhaps it is not the danger of live ammunition, but the vast ocean of the masses.

In short, although this film presents action language, the core is typical American values, and the theme is clear. The grand ending full of infinite light can only be established in a free and equal country.

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The Commuter quotes

  • Michael MacCauley: So, I heard something earlier today, a hypothetical question.

    Tony: Uh-huh. What was the question?

    Michael MacCauley: What if someone asked you to do one little thing, something that's meaningless to you, but would affect another passenger on this train? Would you do it?

    Tony: I don't know. What's in it for me?

    Michael MacCauley: $100,000.

    Tony: Absolutely!

    Michael MacCauley: You don't even know what it is.

    Tony: It doesn't matter. Come on.

    Jackson: So, what is that one little thing?

    Michael MacCauley: A passenger on this train doesn't belong. They're carrying a bag, but you don't know what it looks like. All you have to do is find them before they get off.

    Tony: That's it? It's not much to go on, Mike.

    Michael MacCauley: Tell me about it.

    Jackson: And what happens when you find 'em?

    Michael MacCauley: They die. Hypothetically.

    Tony: So what would you do, Mike?

    Michael MacCauley: I'd get all the people left on the train in one car, propose that very scenario.

    Tony: No, no, no, no, no. I mean, would you take the money?

    Michael MacCauley: You know what? I already did.

  • Tony: Hey, Mike, what happened to the guy with the guitar?

    Michael MacCauley: He got off.

    [Tony looks around, confused, knowing the train is just pulling into the station]