Be A Man
Why do men constantly strive to prove their masculinity? That is the age old question. Those who aren’t big, tough, strong men are labeled as a sissy, pussy or even a fag. Men are in a lifelong struggle to be respected and accepted by other men. In today’s society, there is even more pressure on men to conform to the tough guy image. Even those who don’t want to conform have to put on a masculine façade to avoid being bullied and looked down upon. The pressure to become a “tough guy” or super masculine is prevalent in all the male characters in James Cameron’s True Lies. Harry Tasker, played by Arnold Schwarzenegger, is a secret agent who saves the world from ruthless terrorists. Arnold proves throughout the film that he is a truly masculine man, while Albert Gibson, played by Tom Arnold, and Simon, played by Bill Paxton, are constantly striving for the masculinity that Arnold’s character possesses throughout the film. The opening scenes of the film are vital to True Lies message of masculinity because Harry is seen sneaking into a black tie party unnoticed. Underneath his wetsuit is a perfectly ironed tuxedo for the ball. He even takes time to put on a little aftershave prior to going inside. Schwarzene
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