Inner Conflict In Jonathan Levine's 'Warm Bodies'

Introduction: A mistake, a catastrophe, a failure, all these words perfectly describe "Warm Bodies," a romance/zombie themed movie directed by Jonathan Levine. This film falls short in portraying the significance of inner conflict, turning it into a disastrous mistake rather than a tragedy. In contrast, William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" successfully incorporates language features such as irony, characterisation, and imagery to effectively convey the inner turmoil experienced by its characters.

Body Paragraph 1: "Romeo and Juliet" masterfully depicts the internal struggle of its main characters torn between their profound love for each other and the societal expectations and family loyalties that hinder their union. Romeo's inner conflict is evident throughout the play, grappling with his affection for Rosaline initially and later with his passionate love for Juliet. The skilled use of imagery is showcased in Romeo's soliloquy, where he compares Juliet to the sun, exclaiming, "Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon, who is already sick and pale with grief." This metaphorical language intensifies Romeo's inner turmoil as he attempts to reconcile his deep affection for Juliet with the bitter feud between their families.

The protagonist, R, a zombie who regains partial human consciousness, struggles to maintain his humanity while satisfying his need for human flesh. However, R's internal conflict is disappointingly shallow and unconvincing. As a zombie, it is implausible for him to possess coherent thoughts, unless it serves as a contrived plot device. Moreover, R's actions, such as killing Julie's boyfriend and holding her captive, are bizarre and lack justification. Any inner conflict he experiences is a direct result of his own misguided choices, making it difficult to sympathise with