Death and the Maiden

            I really enjoyed death and the maiden, once again I believe it is because of the western style film the drew my attention. The actors we relatable and all very well done. I used to do theater in my high school, so to see the movie filmed in basically one location I could see how it would easily transfer to the stage. As well the acting could easily transfer since the main character tells hers story verbally with no assistance of flashbacks. Like said in class I think it is a very well written monologue because her words are all that is needed to tell this story.

            The difference between the play and movie are very interesting. The play makes us walk away questioning what was the true ending, while the film just gives us an ending. Both are good in their on regard, but I prefer the Theater idea. The film gives us a sense of justice as she proves that it truly was him. Which is a great and interesting ending that portrays a certain idea that torture is bad, but I think the idea that we do not know who is truly wrong is better. It helps show off that torture is a horrible thing and that any of us could submit to it. This idea I feel is belittled in the film since we know who is wrong. With us not knowing who is wrong it makes us leave the film questioning what is right and wrong, which is what the movie is trying to get across. On a more simple note all it wants us to do is think about it.