Influence of Media In the movie theatre or at home there are plenty of movies shown that have violence. From drama, comedy, to action the list goes on from films rated R down to G. Characters, such as, the antagonist in action movies use any means of violence to stop the hero from ruining the villains attempt to destroy the world. The clothes worn by gang member’s shows that gang’s territory and no one should trespassing or things could get ugly. Language could be used in a hostile and unwelcoming way showing an aggressive demeanor before a big turf war. Just holding a prop like a baseball bat where there is no field near by insinuates this is not a game. All these films may have some sort of influence on the targeted audience. In the story, …show more content…
As a foreigner from China Amy Tans mother explains in her own broken english language “That man big like mafia” (154). It was not necessarily a violent story, but Du Zong was an important member of the mafia. One can only assume what kind of violent acts a mafia boss does. Even though it is not crude language there could also be a hidden message in the context. For example in the movie, The Godfather, Johnny Fontane seeks help from Don Corleone. Fearing it was too late for his request Don Corleone says “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse”. The offer made was do as requested or die using his words to hide the threat. There are even straight forward comments like in the movie Blood In Blood Out, Paco, seeks out revenge from Spider beating his brother Cruz near death. Aggressive and emotional shouts right before a rival gang insults and threats are thrown back and forth. Paco calls out Spider, “You fuck with my familia you gotta answer to me here and now come on toe to toe”. Filled with rage Paco wants Spider to pay for what he did. The inappropriate language can even be heard in children’s movies. In the The Little Mermaid, Ursula says, “That was a close one, too close. That little tramp!” As she complains about Ariel almost ruining her plan of trying to overthrow King Triton and become the queen of Atlantis. Though language can be upfront and offensive to emanate the act of violence, as well as subliminal messages could be