Introduction
The development of a person associated with changes in their political sensibilities and views is closely connected with different forms of art including movies, and My Own Private Idaho amply illustrates this idea (topic sentence). Although there must be some primary inclinations that make a person’s opinion mixed or inconsistent, the potential changes caused by the depicted events are substantial. In the context of American street hustlers’ lives, one can see the unknown truth and details in terms of common societal trends, as well as individual stories that clash with the existing orders. These contradictions are likely to make a significant impact on a viewer and reshape their perception of some facts and phenomena.
As a perfect example of thought-provoking and emotional movies, My Own Private Idaho can affect people’s political sensibilities and represent politics and power in an unfavorable light: no positive patterns connected with power and authorities are given; the generation X looks helpless and lost, and power accounts for the negative events (thesis statement).
My Own Private Idaho as the Auxiliary Instrument of Transforming Political Sensibilities
The absence of positive examples of authorities who could prove their good intentions and implement the necessary changes
In this paragraph, the fact that no suitable role model is identified will be considered. Bob Pigeon can hardly be a leader: the scene when he meets the street kids proves it. As he states, there is nothing wrong if a person steals: it is his job, and one may “earn” money this way. Bob not only does nothing good for young people but also brings them much harm. However, they probably need some guidance and pay attention to him. Thus, those with power are not represented as inspirational persons.
The sense of loneliness, weakness, and the plight of Generation X as the core characteristics of the historical period and the main motives of the movie
The reality depicted in this movie is empty: there are no actual opportunities to apply one’s abilities and create something. Under these circumstances, the only thing a young person can do is to waste their life. This statement may be exemplified by the scene at the beginning of the movie when Mike, the main character, is standing and looking at the road. This scene is symbolic. There is nobody who would help the young man, and his only “companion” is a hare. He is standing alone, and the empty road means Mike has nothing to do with his life. He does not know where to go and why. Undoubtedly, such people cannot find their place, and political power is the concept from a different world.
Power as the reason for betrayal and breaking with one’s friends
Finally, My Own Private Idaho demonstrates that power destroys relationships among people, and even the closest persons turn out to be strangers. Mike and Scott talk about friendship and love. Mike says he loves Scott, but the latter betrays his friends and himself for wealth and power – the young man has already planned everything. In this scene, he looks hollow-hearted and politic. Power has made him cynic.
Conclusion
A viewer cannot see any positive examples associated with power. This movie refers to the dire consequences of the thirst for power and may change the attitude towards politics and power and the things they ruin.