Social Control Theory

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This paper analyzes the character of O-Ren Ishii in the film "Kill Bill Vol. 1," directed by Quentin Tarantino. It specifically looks at O-Ren's character as applied to the context of social control theory and discusses the propensity that some people appear to have to commit crimes. The paper analyzes whether this trait is in-born or developed and discusses its theories in relation to the depiction of the character of O-Ren.

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"O-Ren's character, then, displayed the propensity of an individual to engage in criminal activities once exposed to this environment at an early age. Growing up as a prostitute and relating with other members of organized crime groups, O-Ren's moral values were radically different from society's norms. She did not develop any value for life, thus making it easy for her to assassinate and kill people; in fact, she has deep respect for killing, to the extent that she would prefer fighting fairly against The Bride/Black Mumba in order to prove that she is indeed a skilled assassin/killer."

Sample of Sources Used:

• "Kill Bill Vol. 1." (2003). Directed by Quentin Tarantino.

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