ART wk 4 Symbolism in Theater and Cinema. Arts Essay

Jaws
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A shark is just a shark when it does not have any fear of human beings or other sea animals. Most often, sharks attack humans whenever they are tried to be caught or killed. It should be noticed that sharks do not see humans as prey. However, when they are hit or hurt, they hit back and may lead to the life of a person. In the film titled Jaws, a giant, white shark can be seen eating human beings and attacking beachgoers in New England. This prompts police officer Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) to hunt it as soon as possible. For this purpose, he seeks the help of shark hunter Robert Shaw and marine biologist Richard Dreyfuss. In our cultures, societies or collective human mythologies, sharks symbolize beauty and are often considered a great source of food. For example, the followers of Islam love eating fish. They claim that fish provide their bodies with instant energy and are an excellent source of protein. Jaws is one of those very few films that portray sharks as beautiful creatures in the beginning. As the story goes on, the shark can be seen as a monster, turning simple things into a nightmare. Everything looks strange and fearful, such as the shadow, waves, barrels, and docks. These things cannot kill anyone, but dangerous things start happening when they are pulled along. This make...