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Date: | Mon, 19 Apr 1993 13:24:32 -0400 |
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To those interested:
Just saw An Indecent Porposal last night, and watching Redford
brought to mind his role as Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby....I think that
there might be a good comparison/contrast between Proposal's John Gage
and Gatsby...what do you think?? A few thoughts:
Neither Gatsby nor Gage Acquire what they both set out to obtain:
True Love...
What price do the respective billionaires pay for their desires?
Gatsby pays his life, and Gage, well...
I think it can be argued that both films are period morality plays,
and that Proposal has a sunnier conclusion. Although it dragged, and
*WHOOPS--break in thought* Although it dragged in parts, I liked the
way Gage sees David & Diane's love for what it is, and is able to let
her go without spite on his behalf--kind of idealized, I'll admit...
Can Gage be called a better man than Gatsby? Or should he be despised
for his gall to propose and carry out his action... I dunno just yet
Who is the bigger boor? Gage for proposing, or David and Diane for
accepting? This, I feel is the issue that makes Proposal a morality play
for the 90's...
Just a few random thots...Comment and criticism are welcome...and expected:)
Buck
Georgia Southern University
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