1. Baz Luhrmann's Romeo and Juliet
... that the society no longer holds morals or is capable of giving true happiness. To counteract this social decay and loss of moral standards, the society is surrounded by religious icons. An overpowering statue of Christ presides over the city, but the society has manipulated religion to suit their own purposes. They create an outer illusion of abiding by religious standards ... continued juxtaposition of religion and violence, Luhrmann shows that the society is trying to deny their guilt and hide behind the fazade of religion. By covering their guns with religious icons, the people are ...
- Word Count: 1387
- Approx Pages: 6
- Grade Level: Undergraduate