Thelma & Louise through a feminist lens is a powerful and strong messaged film.
Thelma & Louise is a film about two females that undergo the journey of their lives. Without knowing, the two girls leave on a road trip, and encounter a dangerous situation. After doing what's necessary to stay safe, they are being pursued by the police.
Thelma's character starts out as a typical, damsel in distress character. She has an abusive husband and she doesn't even try to leave him. Throughout their hard times, Thelma's character begins to change. She starts to realize that a woman can be strong and independent. Her transformation showed her quick development from a small minded housewife to a woman that knows she can concur the world of men as long as she always does things on her own terms.
Louise's character starts out as a stern, independent, working woman. She's had a rough life that caused her to be cautious with the men in her life. As her journey goes on, she losses her typically male characteristics. With the help of Thelma, Louise's tough shell is broken to open up to the people she loves.
Gender roles get which, changed, and played with in this film. Two very complex and developed characters transform to almost their exact opposite .
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ReplyDeleteSusie,
ReplyDeleteMaybe this was an effort to avoid "spoilers," but your analysis is lacking in specific details from the film. Can you add the larger events that lead to their "dangerous situation" and that cause both Thelma and Louise to develop as characters and change through the film?