Psychological Analysis Of King Kong - 1054 Words

King Kongï ¼Å'Mirrors of collective Anxieties Introduction In a black-and-white photograph, a group of eight or nine year old ragged kids holding a sign says, give my dad Job.. This is the portrayal of that age in the United State. In 1930s America had been suffering a traumatic effect of the Great Depression which causes widespread unemployment and poverty. During that time, there had been a variety of social issues, racial discrimination, prohibition and depression are intertwined ,which made the America devastated. In the presence of deep national despair, Democratic new president Franklin D. Roosevelt lunched the New Deal to save the people in desire. (history .com) Many, however, were opposed to the New Deal because they worried the†¦show more content†¦Jung Speaking, Page 128). Therefore, it comes no surprise that King Kong (1933) as a result of this temporary contact, which produces a profound symbolic representation of humankind’s spiritual predicament and an xieties. Also, different audience sensibilities can arouse the diversified views concerning the symbolic meanings of King Kong. Proof (Confirmatio) The movie starts off in a center of modern civilization—New York City. An expedition is formed to seek out something unusual on a far off island. Symbolically speaking, New York City not only represents the modern, or western intellect, but also the stock exchange, where the depression started. Denham and Ann’s dangerous journey into the unexplored regions of the world reflects a popular fascination with wild and unknown realms that is related to the sort of â€Å"socialism†, which New Deal brought. Traveling by ocean means that to get to this island one must be courageous and ready to face unpredictable risks. The big ship represents the United States swaying in the midst of a raging storm. 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