The Connotation Of Courage, By Carl Lee Hailey

Courage also known as bravery is the choice to willingly confront agony or pain in the chance of an uncertain outcome. This is an attitude that most people are two afraid to commit to, however Carl Lee Hailey displays this value to protect his daughter Tonya Hailey. Aided with the helped by the use of film techniques the audience can clearly identify the attitude promoted. Connotations of bravery have been attributed to Carl Lee Hailey’s vigilant act upon the two southern whites responsible for the horrifying rape of his 10 year old daughter. The creative use of the mise-en-scene and use of camera simultaneously sets up a scene which brings along with it a brave and courageous attitude. This is evident through the aerial camera shot which captures