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Symbolism In 2001: A Space Odyssey

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Kubrick directed this film to be large in scope with a long spanning plot, giant sets, a slower pacing, and a more complex idea. In all of his previous films Kubrick want’s to get the viewer to engage with the film and form their own opinions on the ideas presented. In “2001” he uses symbolism, mainly the monolith, in a purposely ambiguous way to target people's curiosity. Behind all of the symbolism and philosophical messages in “2001: A Space Odyssey” there is a clear aim to stress the importance of space travel. The monolith, a symbolic representation of humanity's progression, is shown three times in the film, each marking a period of transition. After the monolith is finally shown the film cuts forward to the next time period in which
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