Jane Austen s Pride And Prejudice By Rudyard Kipling s...

Order is craved in our society. Take the recent terrorist attacks in London. What was the world’s response? World leaders such as German Chancellor Angela Merkel, instructed the public to remain â€Å"†¦united beyond all borders in horror and sorrow, but also in determination† (RT News, 2017). This sense of fortitude, avoidance of rash decisions and the importance of order is not new to western society. Despite originating in the 18th and 19th centuries, the central themes of Neo-Classicism are still deeply ingrained in our contemporary society. These themes inform the public of the importance of discipline and emotional restraint, the value of civility and the significance of social responsibility, all essential to maintain harmony in our†¦show more content†¦Like Wickham, the audience is positioned to marginalise Nero, viewing him as cold, calculating and cruel. This is highlighted through cool toned, chiaroscuro lighting and costuming Nero to look malic ious and menacing through facial tattoos and angular features. In Pride and Prejudice, Wickham is represented as uneducated and uncivilised, writing that ‘†¦his studying the law was mere pretence, and now being free from all restraint, his life was a life of idleness and dissipation’ (pg. 195). This Neo-Classical ideal is represented on the board. By emphasising Nero’s unnecessary genocide of worlds, the audience is manipulated to believe that the character is simple minded and primitive. This reinforces the necessity of civility in modern society, demonising those who do not conform to these standards. Our society’s value of the Neo-Classicisms emphasis on ‘†¦emotions governed by personal restraint, decorum and discipline†¦Ã¢â‚¬â„¢ and the value of intellect and reason is highlighted through the correlation between Star Trek and If (Stanners, 2009). Towards the beginning of the film, a flashback of Spock’s childhood occurs. As he is neither human or Vulcan, Spock is bullied and lashes out at his fellow classmates. This allows the audience to understand the strict class structure which the Vulcans and our society have and what happens to those who do not conform. Distraught by his loss of temper, Spock consults his father. He informs Spock that â€Å"†¦Logic offers a serenity human’s