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This chapter is aimed to provide the summary of the whole study in the form of the conclusion along with the recommendations for future research. This chapter is providing the important elements to be extracted based on the gained understanding for the study. 5.2 Conclusion of the Study The postmodern films are considered as the rhetorical tools in society due to their ability of influencing and persuading opinions. They can be used for the social change because of techniques implemented in filmmaking while supporting the communicative ability for reaching and influencing public at huge number. The analysis in the study has contributed to gain understanding related to social change through the confirmed power of language as well as communication …show more content…

It can be stated that it is important to determine the ways for the meaning of messages has been shaped by the perceptions of those involved in the movement as well as the response of those who come across the movement. The study under considerations has reflected the fact that readers can have a glimpse into a way through which different messages are heard and the ways through which the audiences are affected by the messages. It can be said that the social impact of postmodern films begins with the language and its meaning. The postmodern filmmakers have used the language strategies and the ways through which movements gain awareness among people. The critics are required to understand the way through which social movement arises and the ways through which the film sparks a conversation among people. While understanding the language, it is important to understand the messages and social aspects reflected in the postmodern films, which may include the elements of homophobia, homosexuality, racism, fashion, morals, values, culture, language, romance, and …show more content…

Due to the constraints of the study, only 13 films were selected for the analysis in the study, however, a comparative analysis of more than 13 postmodern films should be selected in future studies as it will allow the scholars to gain in-depth understanding of different techniques used in the films influencing the society. The future studies are suggested to consider the comparative analysis of modern and postmodern films influencing the society. It is also suggested that the future films should incorporate the element of music in evaluation and analysis of postmodern films. The music in the scenes can enable the scholars to gain understanding of ways through which the artists have used these methods to spread awareness among the people. The understanding on the reasons for which these films are successful while reflecting the ways in which the society is influenced can be considered as essential aspect for the future studies making the techniques being applicable to other contexts. The political aspects can also be considered in the future studies along with the element of music to reflect the political information. The future studies are recommended to consider the element of music with strong environmental themes. The environmental issues have their own significance and the future studies should consider the ways through which

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