In the begging of the movie Walt was so racist to the Hmong family. Walt used to treat everyone disrespectfully, but at the end of the movie when he started to communicate with his neighbors he understood the differences between cultures. As a result, he stopped being racist.
I agree that through Walt's experiences with the Hmong people, he develops a better understanding of their traditions and culture. However, I would disagree in saying that Walt stops being racist, as it was ingrained his nature. Even after his death, his racism is apparent, though used in comedic relief, it was still evident. Thoughts?
ReplyDeleteI also believe Walt does not stop being racist at the end of the movie. Walt lived for decades in a racist mindset because of his experiences in the war and living in a part of Detroit that was falling apart. It was hard for Walt to accept "what he considered his home" to be changing the way it was. Although it seems as if Walt takes a step in the right direction with the relationship he builds with the neighboring Hmong family, I still believe he does not stop being racist.
ReplyDeleteI believe that Walt, though still racist, comes to a point where he accepts their culture as different than he once thought. I too agree that his racism continues through his death due to his life experiences. You can understand that by the way he wills his awesome Gran Torino away.
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