![]() ![]() The symbolic value of this goes along with the phrase working you like a horse. HorseĪ lot of horse imagery is shown throughout the film - going so far as to showing people literally being turned into horse gene infused people. The symbolism here lies with the fact how even after attaining his promotion he is still seen as an outsider and treated as nothing more than entertainment. This expectation, however, is quickly broken when he is forced to rap. RapĪfter being elevated enough to go to the party, Cassius goes happily expecting to finally be treated like an equal and enjoying the privileged life. This symbolizes the sellout nature that many of the characters through the film are shown to have and comments on the fact that both sides have sellouts among them. And later on we see this moment going viral and the protestor who threw the can take a deal with the company. In one scene, a protester throws a soda can on Cassius due to him still going to work and not supporting the protest. ![]() One of the topics that the film comments on is capitalism and we are shown how warped it can make a person through a lot of the film’s characters. The voice represents how xenophobia and racism force people of different class, race and background have to conform to this standardized image of normalcy to thrive in communities. This voice has great symbolic importance to the film's overall message. To climb the telemarketing ladder, Cassius starts to put on a different voice which he finds helps him speed up to the next level. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. "But you're close enough to see my point.These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. "I'm spouting too much sense for you to understand," Bast said testily. "What the hell is that supposed to mean?" Chronicler snapped. "Suddenly the story she tells herself in her own head changes. It is hard, very hard, but when she truly believes you." Bast gestured excitedly. You make mirrors of your eyes, prayers of your hands against her body. She knows that beauty lies in your beholding." Bast gave a grudging shrug. If you tell her she's beautiful, she'll think you're sweet, but she won't believe you. We build ourselves out of that story."įrowning, Chronicler opened his mouth, but Bast held up a hand to stop him. "It's like everyone tells a story about themselves inside their own head. "That's only the smallest piece of it," Bast said. You dress a beggar in fine clothes, people treat him like a noble, and he lives up to their expectations." We all become what we pretend to be."Ĭhronicler relaxed a bit, sensing familiar ground. We understand how dangerous a mask can be. ![]() Every Fae child knows this, but you mortals never seem to see. "You see, there's a fundamental connection between seeming and being. The goosegirl dresses like a countess and everyone is stunned by her grace and charm." He hesitated, struggling to find the words he wanted. "And the boy becomes a better king than the original. "Is that the one where the king sells his crown to an orphan boy?"īast nodded. "How about plays? Have you seen The Ghost and the Goosegirl or The Ha'penny King?"Ĭhronicler frowned. ![]() “Chronicler shook his head and Bast gave a frustrated sigh. ![]()
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