The French Lieutenants Woman Analysis
There are many different parallels in the film The French Lieutenant’s Woman. Modern vs. the Victorian Age, how society behaved and what they accepted in both ages, and the obvious parallel between the actors and what is going on in their lives outside of work. We are placed on a film set watching Meryl Streep as Anne playing a scene as the character Sarah Woodrof. Similarly, Jeremy Irons plays Charles, as well as, the modern Mike. Both ages show us love affairs between the actors, both affairs outcomes dependant on their society. I chose to take a deeper look into the “lives” of Jeremy Irons within this film and the different aspects of his roles. The film starts with Charles offering to marry the rich, socially acceptable Ernestina. While on a walk together he notices the melancholic woman Sarah waiting on the dangerous pier for her long gone love. At this time in society, men were in control and sexism was prevalent against women. Social status was very important and could only be achieved through wealth and by following the rules of society. Sarah had been moving from town to town in search of some acceptance, but everywhere she was treated the same, as a “whore.” Her lifestyle can
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Approximate Word count = 804
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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