This thesis involves an examination of the use of Ideology in Film, specifically the war film "Jarhead". In addressing this subject I use the works of three prominent sociologists, Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels and Antonio Gramsci, as reference points for the study.
The starting point is establishment of a definition of ideology which, overall, satisfies the views of these writers. Having followed Marx’s and Engels’ sketch of the historical evolution of the concept of ideology, I consider sociological perspectives on film, violence and war, giving reference to the film Jarhead. An analysis is then made with regards to four ideological themes identified in the film, considering the effectiveness of the messages being conveyed. This dissertation uses the qualitative research method, being based on previously available information.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Objectives
- Topic Background
- Overview of My Dissertation
- Literature Review
- METHODOLOGY
- ANALYSIS
- CONCLUSION
- Reference List
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This dissertation aims to examine the use and effect of ideology in film, using the war film "Jarhead" as a case study. The research explores the historical origins and meaning of the concept of ideology, investigating its role in society through the lens of "Jarhead." The dissertation investigates both implicit and explicit ideological roles within the film, drawing primarily from the writings of Marx, Engels, and Gramsci, while incorporating other relevant sources.
- Historical origins and evolution of the concept of ideology.
- The role of ideology in society, particularly in relation to film.
- Analysis of ideological themes present in the film "Jarhead."
- Effectiveness of ideological messages conveyed in "Jarhead."
- The application of qualitative research methodology to analyze film ideology.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The Abstract provides a concise overview of the dissertation's scope, focusing on the examination of ideology in the film "Jarhead" and utilizing the works of Marx, Engels, and Gramsci as theoretical frameworks. The Introduction outlines the research objectives, explores the historical background of ideology, and provides a brief overview of the dissertation's structure.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key themes and concepts explored in this dissertation include: ideology, film, war, "Jarhead," Marx, Engels, Gramsci, qualitative research, content analysis, ideological themes, implicit and explicit ideology, film effectiveness, societal impact.
- Quote paper
- Raphaelle Sylver-Francis (Author), 2017, The Use of Ideology in Films. "Jarhead" as an example, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/366892
