Perhaps it is due to Walt’s experience in the War that made him so hateful towards mankind, or perhaps it is due to ignorance; the roots of Walt’s racist remarks are unclear but he carries this offensive attitude throughout the entirety of the film, although in the end his comments are of a light hearted manner.
PROOF
I got one. A Mexican, a Jew and a coloured guy walk into a bar, the bartender looks up at them and says -- ‘get the fuck out.'
The problem is I think you're an overeducated, 27-year-old virgin who holds the hands of superstitious old women and promises them eternity.
COMMENT
It is evident that Walt does not display a specific hatred for a race but perhaps for all of them except for Americans. Although he is friends with an Irishman (construction worker) and Polack (barber), and he is aware that Americans in this modern day are ignorant; i.e., his children and grandchild, Walt is accustomed to his derogatory comments and jokes. Also, Walt does not surrender to strictly racism, but he also puts people down by their appearance and career choice; i.e., initial attitude toward Father Janovich.
Upon introduction of these two characters, it is understood that they’ve endured many hardships which they muffle with bad habits and routines.
No comments:
Post a Comment