Analysis Of Rebel Without A Cause By Stewart Stern

The movie “Rebel Without a Cause” by Stewart Stern, clearly demonstrates how living in the 1950s was for any civilian. It shows their everyday lifestyles and agendas for this time period. This movie has many themes, but one of the most important is the examination of the 1950s life. Unambiguously, the film reflects on how families, friends, and everyday people lived in the glorious “perfect” society of the 50s.
First and foremost, the home of any average person in the 1950s consisted of a stay at home mother, working father, and the perfect child. Their time period was an era of cheerfulness and the booming of society. In “Rebel Without a Cause” Jim’s family met most of the 1950s perfect family phenomenon, but Jim wasn’t the perfect child

as he constantly got himself into trouble. In order for his family, to sustain the image they wanted to portray they would constantly move disregarding the current issues. Jim’s best friend, Plato didn’t live the perfect 1950s lifestyle as well, he does not have a stable mother and father with him guiding him through life. This caused him not only to be an outcast but ends up getting him into some serious situations. Together, Jim and Plato could get into a solid amount of trouble, but we're also always there for one another when they needed it. Despite, some of the characters flaws most families then were carefree enjoying their time on Earth.
Additionally, the movie in my mind showed a fantastic resemblement of the 1950s and all that came with it.

The film was well rounded showing the blissful moments as well for the tragic mournful situations the characters ended up finding themselves in. After watching the film it is clear that the characters are very developed and can be easily comprehended. After Jim’s family moving for the last time he vows not to get into any serious trouble, this foreshadowed that he would certainly end up in a whirlpool of drama and misfortune surrounding him. Plato, the other main outcast can be perceived as a child with dreams and compassion for others but struggles due to his at home scenario. His life makes it difficult for him to find friends and be “normal”, but he and Jim end up finding each other and instantly connecting. As for the other characters in the movie they all have their own back stories that contribute to the dynamics of their character overall. Throughout “Rebel Without a Cause” the many sides and personalities of the characters are shown as well for the display of the 1950s

lifestyle.
Furthermore, “Rebel Without a Cause” is a phenomenal movie to recommend to a tremendous amount of other people.

The film pertains to many as they can connect and relate to an abundance of the different characters. First, someone who lived during the 1950s would greatly appreciate this film, as they could reminisce on their lives when they were children in that time period. Also, any mother or father could acknowledge the relationships between the mother and fathers in this movie and relate them back to their lives now, this could help them understand a child's point of view from how parents reprimand them and take in both sides of conversations. “Rebel Without a Cause” should also be recommended to other teachers as it can educate students on their own behavior, how to handle the behavior of others, consequences they could receive, and that they aren’t the only ones who aren’t perfect. This film shows a tremendous amount of themes and lessons for people to take in and is why so many others should see and interpret the movie in their own

ways.
Overall, “Rebel Without a Cause” is a great movie with many hidden and upfront meanings that others could learn from. It shows an inside view on the 1950s life and the many different attributes of people in this time period. Showing the way of the world in the 1950s can educate many in the form of a movie, which will pertain to more people than the reading of an article. The many perspectives in the film and the outlook from another time period can assist many people, young and old in achieving their goals, working with others smoothly, and understanding one another.