In The Bedroom Vs Killings

What is revenge? Is revenge seeking to ensure the greater good? Or is it to mend together ones broken heart? Some people in today’s world see revenge as justifiable. However, based on analyzing both “In the Bedroom” and “Killings” I have come to the conclusion that revenge is not justified. Between both “In the Bedroom” and “Killings” one can clearly come to the idea that revenge is not justifiable based on some similarities and numerous differences. “In the Bedroom” and “Killings” both have a lot in common. They are similar in that they are based around the same story, they have similar feelings, and the plot and theme are the same. By having the similarities between the two, it allows the audience to broaden their imagination and create

Some scenes that are shown in “In the Bedroom” are completely left out of the story “Killings,” and it adds to the sympathetic feelings the film provokes. For example, the scene of Matt and Ruth fighting was completely left out in the text. It adds so much more to the film. The film leads up to their fight. They barely speak to each other anymore, and the audience can just tell they are annoyed with each other just by their presence. After Matt has had enough he finally expresses his feelings and Ruth does not hold back hers either. They explain that they blame each other, and it is ripping them apart. They discuss their sadness in their hearts and the pain they feel living each and every moment without their son. By adding this scene to the film is increases ones feelings towards the characters. It allows the audience to sympathize with them and understand their pain and frustration. Simple differences such as that one between the film and the story allow the audience to become part of the situation. Some scenes are also altered. For example, in the text it says that “Richard Strout shot Frank in front of the boys. Strout came in the front door and shot Frank twice in the chest and once in the face. Then he looked at the boys and Mary Ann, and went home to wait for the police.” (1128) The way the text explains it is different than how the film portrays it. In the film, Richard had trashed Mary Ann’s house and was threatening her. Frank then sent the boys and Mary Ann upstairs to keep them safe while he asked Richard to go away. That is when Richard shot him. No one saw Frank get shot. This scene being altered created many differences between the film and the story. Not only does it create the idea that now there is no witness to