1. Film Analysis - Patton
... director is trying to convey a message. The message is demonstrated through the windmill tower. To fully understand the message you must know a little bit about an old famous literary work. The meaning of the windmill tower is derived from an episode in the novel "Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes. In the novel, protagonist Don Quixote persistently fights thirty to forty windmills believing them to be giants (Riley par ... . 19). General Patton can directly relate to Don Quixote. They both have unrealistic views about certain aspects. Both Don Quixote and General Patton are relentless ...
- Word Count: 531
- Approx Pages: 2
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- Grade Level: High School