Examples Of Voyeurism In Rear Window

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The 'Master of Suspense' Alfred Hitchcock directed the movie "Rear Window" in 1954. I have come to understand that it concentrates on the emotions and expressions of L.B. Jefferies, the main character. Regarding this, I am aware that the movie "Rear Window" is extremely relevant to these contemporary audiences because it is obvious that it explores voyeurism and the themes of stereotypes, relationships, and gender roles that continue to exist today. The following motifs are present in the year 2023 and continue to be relevant to this generation. As a result, I have come to understand that the film's main themes are isolation, voyeurism, and identities that reflect societal and gender roles. Everyone is aware that the majority of relationships …show more content…

While it is a recurring subject in many of his films, Rear Window makes it the main theme. The theme of voyeurism is one that is common in today's culture and is depicted in many screen-based works (technology). Engaging in voyeurism associated with social media is like a way of individuals invading other people's lives, as is the habit of someone metaphorically lurking in the darkness while using these platforms. Are the YouTube videos and TikTok provided accurate accounts when compared to the actual lives of individuals who film them? As we end up being just as accountable for spying on Jeff's neighbours through his eyes as he is, seeing Jeff as a ‘Peeping Tom’ is to see oneself as a ‘Peeping Tom’. However, given the widespread use of social media to observe others, individuals in modern times should not feel shame. I have come to the realisation that members of today's society can also be referred to as voyeurs due to the activities we engage in daily. We are viewed as voyeurs when we watch people in public, while travelling with our families, and particularly on social media. Voyeurism in the film can be referred to the actual definition which is sexually observing someone without their knowledge. People in 2023 that are either teenagers or people of older age, use their mobile phones to search through people’s profiles, find out their mutual connections and what they’re doing on …show more content…

In the film, the main male and female characters also known as Jeffries, Lisa, Mr. Thorwald and Ms. Torso, created by Hitchcock are all present. Every possible feminist principle was broken by the celebrated director's representation of women. Rear Window's female characters are preoccupied with marriage and how males perceive them. Women are portrayed as the caregivers, while males are portrayed as broken and in need of assistance. I noticed though, that unlike other men you see throughout the film, Jeff admits to Stella that he doesn’t see marriage happening anytime soon. Men believe that while women only care about love, men are only concerned in money or success. I understood that the positions of the two characters could be reversed and that women could play independent characters, but they didn't because the unrealistic expectations back then was that every woman was provided with a man. I have also noted and seen the many differences between men and women, as well as how the media portrays them. For instance, others and I recall that there was a long-going debate about the pay scales in sports where there is an imbalance among the genders and generations. I can also touch on another experience in my life which is an insight to my parents motivation to one-another even though they have specific roles and most of the time do