Jason Mahabir 1/17/2023 The allegory that can be found in the movie Enemy Mine is the relationship between the human and alien characters, Davidge and Jerry. Davidge and Jerry are initially adversaries, engaged in a bitter and bloody war between their respective species. It focuses more on the differences between both humans and aliens but with more interaction that the two characters have they show a more similar bond with one another. My thesis statement is that "Enemy Mine uses the relationship between the human and alien characters to explore the themes of overcoming differences and building relations." The two characters struggle to overcome their initial prejudices and mistrust of one another. They must learn to communicate, cooperate, and understand each other's perspectives in order to survive. In …show more content…
Providing more examples on the allegory that is expressed in the film portrays the relationship between Davidge and Jerry can be seen as a commentary on the dangers of prejudice and the importance of understanding and accepting those who are different from ourselves. It suggests that, just as Willis and Jerry were able to overcome their differences and form a strong bond, in which their differences as different races form together a strong relationship with one another. Enlightening more upon the allegory that is trying to be shown and defined is that the film also elaborates the difficulty of overcoming deep-seated prejudices and the importance of actively working to understand and accept others. It shows that the process of building a relationship with someone who is different from ourselves is often difficult and requires patience, communication, and a willingness to grow with one another and learn more about each other. The