1. Movie Summary - Witness
... . This is evident throughout the film Witness, directed by Peter Weir as the audience can see the awkwardness of the relationships between not only John Book and Rachel Lapp, but also between the mainstream society and the Amish. The core theme of this film is the collision and conflict ... between them which include; dress, language, religion and lifestyle. The two main characters in this film symbolize different cultures. Rachel Lapp embodies the Amish, whilst John Book signifies the mainstream society. Rachel's Amish lifestyle is highly based on religion. She lives a life of simplicit...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate