Tsotsi key themes and issues
- Created by: LouisaCarson
- Created on: 11-05-16 18:32
View mindmap
- Tsotsi - Key Themes & Issues
- Crime
- Tsotsi is a translation on 'thug' indicating that Tsotsi turning to a life of crime is inevitable
- Although it becomes a reason for Tsotsi's redemption, the kidnapping of the baby is a result of crime being committed by Tsotsi
- The robbery and murder of the commuter infers the dependence Tsotsi and his gang have on crime and violence
- The shooting of Pulma once again depicts thelife of crime and violence liven by many who live in poverty
- Poverty
- The Johannesburg township appears to go on forever which shows the vast numbers of poverty-stricken people but implies that the cycle of poverty is also an unbreakable pattern
- Tsotsi's shack depicts his poverty through the lack of lighting and the dirty and cramped conditions
- The pipes provide no comfort or protection for the children which presents how even as children they have a poor quality of life
- Family
- Despite her lack of wealth, Miriam provides a caring and comfortable home for herself and child
- Tsotsi's shack is poorly equipped for caring for a baby alluding to the isolation poverty causes
- Despite the poor conditions Tsotsi can provide for the baby, he learns to care for the child and displays a caring and kind character in contrast to his initial presentation
- John and Pulma are able to provide a care-free childhood for the baby and raise it in the idyllic view of Africa displayed in the artwork of the baby's room
- Redemption
- The baby offers Tsotsi redemption as he realises how he could live his life without crime
- Tsotsi returns the baby despite the inevitability of the numerous consequen-ces he must face
- As Tsotsi begins his journey of redemption the camera shots on him begin to widen as he becomes more aware of the world around him
- When Tsotsi returns the baby he wears a bright white shirt to depict his hopes for a 'bright' future following his redemption
- Tsotsi helps Boston and tends to his injuries
- Crime
Comments
No comments have yet been made