"King Kong" - the Movie

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This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes Peter Jackson's film "King Kong". Specifically it discusses human/animal relationships in the film, which the author views as the key to the plot and theme of the movie. The author also uses Anna's relationship with Kong as an example of finding the good in others.

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"At home on the Skull Island Kong is a fearsome creature. He is also the dominant animal on the island and has control over all the other beasts, and the humans, too. They all acquiesce to him and worship him. Thus, in his own environment he is truly "king," and so, he cannot cope with being caged and gawked at by onlookers. He is no longer in control of anything, and this sets the stage for all the human and animal relationships in the film. By removing Kong from his native environment, the loose the "beast" so to speak and they pave the way for the inevitable conclusion. Kong does not belong in the city any more than the filmmakers belong in the jungles of Skull Island. Bringing his back to captivity places them in control over the beast, and of course, he will do anything he can to survive and return to his home. He is not a domestic animal, and he should not be expected to adapt. He is not adaptable, he has always made others adapt to his wishes and demands. "

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