The Royal Tenenbaums

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This five page paper examines the character Royal in the film, 'The Royal Tenenbaums'. The writer describes that Gene Hackman's portrayal of Royal as a psychopathic confidence trickster makes him a fascinating character, for in literature and film, villains are always more interesting than do-gooders. The writer notes that such characters are capable of anything, and this sinister potential compels the undivided attention of everyone around them, not only the characters they interact with but the audience as well.

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"At the end of The Royal Tenenbaums, Eli Cash confesses to Royal Tenenbaum that he has "always wanted to be a Tenenbaum." Royal's response, "So have I" is only three words long, but those three words reveal much more about Royal, his family, and their tangled, dysfunctional relationship than three-hundred words could have. Powerful, psychologically revealing dialogue like this makes 'The Royal Tenenbaums' a compelling movie to watch, for the Tenenbaums are symbolic of humanity itself. We are all flawed, and must learn to overcome our own flaws and overlook the flaws of others if we are to find love and meaning in our lives. The writer selected the character Royal for examination for a variety of reasons."

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