This paper discusses various concepts of loyalty, mostly as depicted in Michael Sandel's 'Justice' and applies these concepts to the main characters of the movies 'Walk the Line'and 'Interstellar' and their actions.
Starting from three slightly different opinions on what loyalty is, each of three groups discussed their approach with an excerpt of Michael Sandel’s “Justice” (pp. 234 – 243) and added significant layers to a process we could name ‘the loyalty check up’. After having gained this deep understanding of loyalty and its’ patterns, we applied to the excerpt of Michael Sandel’s 'Justice' to derive loyalty patterns and to understand what loyalty is based on and if this is just as a matter of fact.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Part 1:
- Basic understanding of “Loyalty”
- Towards a definition of “Loyalty”
- The inner hierarchy of loyalty patterns
- Part 2:
- Loyalty in the movie “Interstellar”
- Plot outline of “Interstellar”
- The concepts of loyalty as applied by a selection of single characters
- Part 3:
- Loyalty in the movie “Walk the Line”
- Plot outline of “Walk the Line”
- The concepts of loyalty as applied by a selection of single characters
- Part 4:
- Final comparison
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay aims to explore the concept of loyalty through the lens of two films: "Interstellar" and "Walk the Line." It examines how loyalty is portrayed in these films and analyzes the different motivations and expressions of loyalty within the context of the narratives.
- The nature and definition of loyalty
- Different types of loyalty patterns and their implications
- The role of loyalty in decision-making and personal ethics
- The complexities of loyalty in interpersonal relationships
- The interplay of loyalty with other values and motivations
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Part 1 provides a foundational understanding of loyalty, drawing upon seminar discussions and insights from Michael Sandel's “Justice.” It presents a definition of loyalty, explores its various patterns, and introduces the concept of a personal hierarchy of loyalty values.
Part 2 delves into the portrayal of loyalty in the film "Interstellar," examining the motivations and actions of key characters, including Cooper, Professor Brand, Murphy, Amelia, and TARS.
Part 3 shifts focus to the film "Walk the Line," analyzing how loyalty manifests in the relationships and experiences of Johnny Cash, June Carter, and Ray Cash.
Part 4, which is not included in this preview, is expected to offer a final comparison of the two films and draw broader conclusions about the concept of loyalty.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This essay examines the concept of loyalty, exploring different types of loyalty patterns, the role of loyalty in decision-making, and the interplay of loyalty with other values and motivations. The films "Interstellar" and "Walk the Line" provide concrete examples of how loyalty is portrayed and explored within fictional narratives.
- Quote paper
- Felix Zappe (Author), 2015, The concept of loyalty in movies. An analysis of 'Interstellar' and 'Walk the Line', Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/318302
