3 Artifacts That Could Be Analyzed Using Methods of Ideological Criticism

3 Artifacts That Could Be Analyzed Using Methods of Ideological Criticism

The first artifact that I would like to analyze using methods of ideological criticism is movie version of a VERY popular Broadway play, RENT. I have chosen this particular film as an artifact because the lifestyle choices of the characters in this film are very interesting. For instance, these people have chosen the bohemian lifestyle which includes squatting in the abandoned buildings of the Alphabet City and East Village in New York City. This is one of many aspects of this movie/culture I would like to explore.

Another artifact that can be analyzed using these methods is the show Criminal Minds. I'm sure this choice seems crazy but I would chose this because of this shows unique method of catching the "bad guys"! Unlike most crime shows, Criminal Minds focuses on the behavioral aspects of the criminals. The Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) if the FBI are the team responsible for creating a behavioral and physical profile for the serial killers and catching them because of their ability to "think like a killer" and anticipate the next move of the killer.

Finally, the third item that I have chosen to analyze using methods of ideological criticism is my all-time favorite movie The Color Purple!! I have chosen this movie because of its story of struggle between a woman and a man, the struggles between blacks and whites, and the struggle of overcoming all obstacles. One prime example is when Celie, the main character, decides to break away from the tyrannical rule of her husband Mister. After all of the abuse she endured throughout the course of this film, she finally stands up for herself by saying no to his oppression and overall mind control. I believe that the way that Mister successfully controls the mind of Celie is interesting and worth some critical investigation.