The Quiet Man Through A Microscope

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The Quiet Man Through a Microscope To many movie fanatics, John Ford is considered one of the best directors in Hollywood history. Ford directed more than one hundred movies and is widely known for the making of many Western movies. Throughout Ford’s illustrious career, each of his movies uniquely stands out. One of the most special films Ford ever made is “The Quiet Man.” Ford considered this classic Irish-American movie the most personal, passionate, and sentimental film he ever made (1952). “It is told in a way that encompasses all the love and desire in their [the characters’] hearts without being sexually explicit.” states reviewer Parker Beck (1996). “The Quiet Man” consists of exquisite plot construction, vivid set exploration, and detailed character traits. Ford combines all these elements alongside with thoughtful filming techniques and choice of music to create this all time classic that won him his fourth academy award. Scene Analysis Of all the memorable scenes in “The Quiet Man”, who could forget the most romantic scene where the couples date and were “soaked in love”? This is a scene that concentrates on the development of the two main characters of the story. Sean Thornton (played by John Wayne) and his lover Mary-Kate Danaher (played by Maureen O’Hara) have just escaped from chaperone Michaeleen Og’s (played by Barry Fitzgerald) supervision because they dislike Michaleen Og’s “watchful eye” in their courtship. Here, director John Ford displays the beautiful Ireland countryside as the two lovers enjoy themselves in the picturesque scenery of Ireland. Director John Ford chooses to use this scene to illustrate the how the couples take off their heavy traditional burdens of family and culture. This symbolism begins with Mary Kate taking off her shoes and stockings so she could cross the river barefooted. Both characters, “reveals a youthful, vibrant

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