Roger Ebert quotes, "That implacable moral balance, in which good eventually silences evil, is atI believe that Ebert really defined what a Classic western theme really is. The thought of something Western we automatically picture the heroic cowboy, a group of bandits that are ruthless and corrupt, and some tumbleweed here and there. Also one of the main theme, I think, that is in Unforgiven is to fight for what you truely stand for no matter what. Will Munny, played by Clint Eastwood, is a retired gunfighter who in the past murdered many people. Still haunted by his past he greatly appreciates his former wife's help from preventing him to spiral more out of control with his alcoholic behavior. After his wife past away, he was devoted to follow his new behavior and protect his two children. Munny then gets a proposal to help get two men that brutalized a women.
the heart of the Western, and Eastwood is not shy about saying so."
This is where Munny has to face a huge obstacle. He wants to fight for what he believes in which is to bring these people to justice and bring back the reward money for his family, but at the same time, he realizes this is what he did in the past; hunting people down and killing them. This is what Munny tried to stay away from because of the guilt he felt. Still he had to consider his two children and the money that they
need. With this I felt that Munny had a different perspective going in to this journey. I felt that he had a bigger heart and isn't as ruthless as he was before. One example of this is when Munny shots the first guy in the leg. The man calls for water and help and Munny allowed his friend to help him without getting shot. Munny realizes this is what he did in the past but tried to make it better by trying to help. Another example of Will trying to fight for what he stands for is the last scene with Will in the saloon along with Little Bill, the local sheriff. Will is angered that Little Bill killed his best friend and "partner in crime" Ned Logan. Little Bill beat Logan up for trying to stand up for what he even believed in which was not to give up names. When Munny kills Little Bill I felt that this was his last battle with evil. Will Munny throughout the film showed his beliefs and he took it to the extra mile to really fight for what he stood for.
3 comments:
hello. You did a good job on finding a scene that relates to Unforgiven. I agree that the idea behind the scene is about what Munny and Logan believed in. I liked how you put your input into it! good job jessssica.
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hey jessica! I loved your Ebert quote, and I totally agree with you- his quote definitely exemplifies a true western. I also agreed with your statement on how Will Munny has to deal with a huge obstacle that is inside him (whether or not he should kill them men). Awesome analysis!
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