Gran Torino Political Themes

There has been a lot of literature that touches on different aspects of public culture and history. Particularly political agenda, which has played a significant role in shaping the arts and literature industry as a whole, both because of how the work is perceived and how it was written in the context of the generation that produced it and its themes. The piece of art I have chosen to analyze the themes of political structure is the film Gran Torino, directed by Clint Eastwood, which deals with various political issues. "Gran Torino" touches upon political themes in a subtle and nuanced manner. The movie is set against the backdrop of a changing American society, where issues of race, immigration, and economic inequality are salient. The film

Walt Kowalski is a retired Korean War veteran with racial biases against ethnic minority groups, especially the individuals in his poor American neighborhood. Walt doesn't express his racism towards a specific group of individuals, but he is perturbed and most resentful of the Hmong immigrants, the Vang Lors, that moved into his neighborhood and are being oppressed by the gangs in the area. His subjectivity towards the Vang Lords specifically started with the son, Thao, being forced to steal his Ford Gran Torino by the neighborhood gang. Throughout the film, the film highlights the difficulties of assimilation and cultural misunderstandings and portrays the Hmong people as victims of discrimination and racism but also as a resilient community that has managed to preserve their traditions and values despite being forced to leave their

The film portrays the complexities of white masculinity, as Walt embodies both traditional and modern ideals of masculinity. He's stoic, tough, and physically capable. Walt's struggles to come to terms with his prejudices and connect with those who are different from him are a poignant commentary on the challenges of white masculinity in a changing world. Walt has been described as being incapable of having conversations with anyone who is not white and relying on racism as the fix for his problem. Walt embodies both traditional and modern ideals of masculinity, and the film examines the tensions between these two perspectives. Walt's struggles to connect with his own emotions and form relationships with those who are different from him reflect broader debates around masculinity and gender roles. He also portrays characteristics of toxic masculinity and male gender norms, as he has a garage full of guns and war memorabilia, and has a proud aura of his time in the military. Aging and mortality are also important themes in the film. Walt is confronted with his mortality, and the film explores the challenges of growing old and coming to terms with one's legacy. Walt is portrayed as the savior of the Vang Lors, as he saved the family from the urban gangs, specifically Thao and Sue, and continues to protect them and build a relationship with them after his