The Parasite is a symbolic film showcasing the implications of capitalism by highlighting the variance between the rich and the poor. In this video, the author uses two families, Park and Kim, to showcase how wealth defined the life of many in different environments. While the former is an epitome of aspirational wealth, the latter is a street family enduring harsh environments. In my view, the movie is an anti-capitalist narrative highlighting the plight of the working class as people who live by continuous struggles and pain while the wealthy reap from the sweat of others using their money. How the two families express themselves stood out for me in the whole story as an illustration of capitalist society, with the wealthy behaving like parasites.
In this film, this notion of this wealth parity is highlighted during the scene where Kim’s family house is flooded as they struggle with internet services, whereas the neighborhood is a complete contrast. Throughout the movie, Kim’s family keeps working with every aspect of life as the neighbors are considered prosperous and self-sufficient. These instances illuminate the understanding of how the rich portrays the character of parasites in communities. While Park rigged his way into the club of the rich, Kim embraces integrity and sweat to earn a living in the same community.
The video is indeed a replication of what happens in contemporary society. It connects with the reading in highlighting some of the leading social behaviors among the rich and the poor. There is a clear connection between the video and the manuscript. The presence of artwork in the narrative is exemplary of the author’s intentions, which involve the economic fragmentation of communities.