Dr. Strangelove Themes

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Dr. Strangelove is a film that raises several issues such as nationalism and prejudice, war and sex, gender, and women as enemy (Dr. Strangelove). These themes have been developed throughout the film through some of the main characters who include Peter Sellers who plays the following characters: Group Captain, President Merkin Muffley, and Dr. Strangelove, General Buck Turgidson, Colonel Bat Guano, and Major T.J “King” Kong among others. This review studies their characters in relation to theories of international relations (Realism, Liberalism Institutionalism, and Constructivism) and alternative theories (Marxist, Feminism, and Post-Modernism). Captain Lionel Mandrake actualizes the theory of Institutionalism Liberalism. In his argument, he believes that British soldiers and the Continental Congress could have prevented the World War II (Robert 428). As the president, Merkin Muffley believes that prejudice against Jewish communities in diaspora can be addressed through the efforts of international and non-governmental organizations. …show more content…

Major Kong is criticized when he compares wars as penetration of the penis and firing bullets from the gun. He uses the penis metaphor to mean cannons, missiles, and torpedoes (Dr. Strangelove). He objectifies women through stereotyping their role in the society. Post-modernism is also evident in such phrases since such sentiments are also criticized by many world cultures (Robert 429). Miss Scott is a feminist who abhors the idea of girls being taken as sex objects. She calls Mrs. General Buck Turgidson to report matters of gender stereotype claiming that each woman is surrounded by ten men who act as

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