High Noon Movie
The movie, High Noon, was suprisingly interesting and entertaining. There was a definitely a lot of ethical and moral decisions made almost every character involved. I do consider this movie a Kantian film because of the main character's "goodwill". Marshal Kane has just gotten married to Amy when he hears the news that one of his past foes is coming back for him with vengance. At first thought, the marshal leaves with his bride but his pride, courage and sympathy for the people of his town led him back to face Frank Miller. Not knowing what he will get in return for going back, Kane feels like it is his duty to serve and protect the people of the town. This is a great example of the Kantian theory put into action. He acts only out of
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Their thoughts decisions and actions were solely based upon their own personal feelings. They were only trying to save their own lives and almost no one wants to help Kane defeat Frank Miller. Some even fled to disregard the situation even more. Even Pell, the other deputy sheriff was so caught up in jealousy and his career that instead of helping Kane he picked a fight with Kane, gave up his gun and badge and left Kane to deal with saving the town alone. Helen Ramirez was an interesting character because she is now with Pell despite having past relationships with Kane and Frank Miller. She sees no benefit in staying in the town when her past and present lovers meet again. She focuses on what could possibly benefit her the most without thinking about what is her moral duty. Amy's morality was also questionable according to Kant's theory. She was willing to go against any morality in order to avoid both her and her husband facing any violence. Instead of showing courage and loyalty to her new husband, she decides to lean on her religious belief and leave her husband to deal with problems by himself. It was not until the end when she decided to have his back and expressed her loyalty and support. Her decisions were based on her personal feelings and her religious backgrouind and not by her natural duty or goodwill. So, from a Kantian view, Amy is not acting in an ethical
Their thoughts decisions and actions were solely based upon their own personal feelings. They were only trying to save their own lives and almost no one wants to help Kane defeat Frank Miller. Some even fled to disregard the situation even more. Even Pell, the other deputy sheriff was so caught up in jealousy and his career that instead of helping Kane he picked a fight with Kane, gave up his gun and badge and left Kane to deal with saving the town alone. Helen Ramirez was an interesting character because she is now with Pell despite having past relationships with Kane and Frank Miller. She sees no benefit in staying in the town when her past and present lovers meet again. She focuses on what could possibly benefit her the most without thinking about what is her moral duty. Amy's morality was also questionable according to Kant's theory. She was willing to go against any morality in order to avoid both her and her husband facing any violence. Instead of showing courage and loyalty to her new husband, she decides to lean on her religious belief and leave her husband to deal with problems by himself. It was not until the end when she decided to have his back and expressed her loyalty and support. Her decisions were based on her personal feelings and her religious backgrouind and not by her natural duty or goodwill. So, from a Kantian view, Amy is not acting in an ethical