Megamind is an action packed animation film about two characters from different worlds that end up on Earth. One of whom looks human and one who is different. The heroin of the movie is raised by an upper class family, nice home a set of loving Parents. Well educated, and brought up in a positive community. The Villon lands in a Prison surrounded by Felons of all sorts. He of course brought in a negative environment, educated in the life of crime. Programed to be evil or on the wrong side of the law. The tale of two personalities’ growing up and finding their place among the Humans. The Journey and trials, finding out who is who and why. Megamind and Metroman total opposites ‘one fighting crime rescuing those in trouble. The other finding a way to put an end to Metroman, and take over the city.
The hero is Metroman; he looks Human enough to fit in aside from his super powers. He is the savior of the people. He is loved by all including a reporter of the local news station. He is always doing the right thing. However there is something wrong, this may not be the life he wanted.
The Villon is Megamind, some Human features only he is blue. Also an enlarged head with an ego to match. Even though he is a genius his plans are always foiled by something. His plans and inventions are always a sure thing to take out the one person that keeps him from attaining the status he knows is his destiny.
The two characters are a prime example of the Labeling theory. They are viewed by the public for their upbringing, social status. They are not seen for who they are, but rather for what they do. This so true to the behaviors that are displayed by us in everyday life. Imagine if we were if we were judged by our skills such as soc...
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...rying to make their way in a world that can be harsh, and unforgiving at best. I think we could all take a lesson from the story and apply it to our lives. It’s why if there were people born with super powers they would be wise to keep it secret because others without would judge them or see them as a threat. There is always a price to pay for being different. They would be hunted and locked away for safe keeping in case the need would arise that would serve a purpose that would not be favorable.
In close you take what you can that will better yourself no matter who you have to step on. If people could strive to help others. Putting those around us first instead of ourselves first things would be a whole lot better in this world.
Works Cited
• Text from 12th edition sociology book. By Richard T. Schaefer
• The movie Megamind produced by Dream Works studios
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