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5 pages in length. Stanley Kubrick's "Full Metal Jacket" illustrates the manner by which violence, sexism and racism features so prominently in human nature, with particular emphasis upon American society. Following the thematic example that focuses upon similar filmatic images of the Vietnam War mentality, Kubrick provides a harsh realization of man's inhumanity toward his own species, with an underlying subplot that criticizes how various populations are perpetually unable to live harmoniously. Clearly, there is no question to the primary theme of power and control that runs through the movie; however, Kubrick also makes a strong social statement that outwardly ridicules the extent to which human nature has sunk as a rational, civilized species. No additional sources cited.
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and racism features so prominently in human nature, with particular emphasis upon American society. Following the thematic example that focuses upon similar filmatic images of the Vietnam War mentality,
Kubrick provides a harsh realization of mans inhumanity toward his own species, with an underlying subplot that criticizes how various populations are perpetually unable to live harmoniously. Clearly, there
is no question to the primary theme of power and control that runs through the movie; however, Kubrick also makes a strong social statement that outwardly ridicules the extent to
which human nature has sunk as a rational, civilized species. "God has a hard on for Marines, because we kill everything we see. He plays His games, we
play ours. To show our appreciation for so much power, we keep heaven packed with fresh souls. God was here before the marine corps, so you can give
your heart to Jesus, but your ass belongs to the corps!" (Kubrick, 1987). A relevant phrase in cinema circles that relates to
the overall concept of Kubricks theme is that of the human condition, which refers -- quite logically -- to the definition of being human. Analyzing how Kubrick utilizes the
Vietnam War as a means by which to expose violence, sexism and racism inherent to American society, one finds that the human condition is a regular consideration, insofar as humanity
is constantly in question: Is Man strong or weak, good or evil, redeemed or condemned, honorable or chicken-hearted? The climate of the human condition is what compels Kubrick to
delve so deeply into the conscience of humanity that he often comes up with a conspicuous absence of benevolence. "There is no racial bigotry here. I do not
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