Guns and Roses

A detailed Summary of Guns and Roses

"Guns and Roses" is a documentary about domestic violence. Domestic violence is a major and recurring issue in society. The documentary shows us the effects and consequences of domestic violence. The victims of domestic violence are interviewed to do that; the main focus is Melody. Melody is a victim who ends up killing her husband by defending herself. The angle at which the documentary is aimed at shows that the film maker is favouring the victims and is against domestic violence. The film maker may have chosen to do this topic to enforce has values and attitudes and to make others aware of the seriousness of the issue. Domestic Violence is a major concern to society and is an ever-occurring problem.

A narrator is absent in "Guns and Roses', therefore the subjects that are interviewed have a strong influence to our interpretation of the images shown on the screen. By using such techniques we are enabled to relate to the images in similar ways the interviewee does and we are also able to relate to the subject more. When Melody was being interviewed the film maker chose to show clips of Melody's wedding. The use of flashback enables us as the reader to acknowledge the way Melody reacts to tha

"Guns and Roses" has made me fell sympathetic towards Melody and other domestic violence victims. The documentary has definitely opened my views, and I bet to many others, to see the problems our society holds. Therefore it enables us to do the best we can to improve it, even to the slightest.

The film maker has included in the documentary interviews of psychologists and Melody's lawyer. These interviewees tell us a professional analysis of Melody's situations and of other domestic violence cases. For example, the psychologist says that "once married that man believes he is given the license to kill, bash and hurt his wife", this supports what has happened to domestic violence victims. The psychologist also states that a man is insecure and abuses his wife to give himself a sense of control. The psychological accounts for domestic violence shows the audience the reality of the whole situation and issue, it implies the need to take the issue seriously. It tells me that it can happen to any body. Melody's lawyer, Sue McGregor tells us of Melody's case and therefore allows us to develop a better understanding of a real life situation. This enables us to relate to Melody and to other domestic violence victims more.

Nearing the end we are told that Melody killed her husband in act of self-defence. However, she was not sent to jail. By showing this, Melody's action seems acceptable; she is still made out to be the victim. We are shown the scene of Melody catching the train. This is a metaphor for a journey, it shows that she is moving on, and eventually getting on with life. The use of such techniques allows us to see that we can stand up to domestic violence and stop it, a good ending can come out of it, just like it has for Melody.

The values and attitudes presented in "Gun's and Roses" enforce some of my own personal values and attitudes. It has also influenced me to see things differently. I was always against domestic violence but the documentary has influenced my views as to how seriously to treat the issue. The documentary shows me how domestic violence can happen to anyone. It shows me how important the situation is and made me pay more attention towards the issue and respect the victims. We learn that the victims cannot always just leave their boyfriend or husband. Maybe beca

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Category: English