I haven't seen the movie, and probably wouldn't have sought it out even before reading this, but I have read the graphic novel. I don't think the story in either format is intended to promote acceptance of violence against women, any more than . . . <can't think of a good example> . . . some stories that use the word 'nigger' are intended to promote acceptance of bigotry.
Violence against women -- violence used as a tool against any group in order to gain power -- is evil. That doesn't mean that it does not exist, or that ignoring it will make it go away.
I agree, it's a good story, though a very uncomfortable one. I really don't see how using Rorschach as a narrative voice would make for a good movie based on that story, though.
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That explains a lot.
I haven't seen the movie, and probably wouldn't have sought it out even before reading this, but I have read the graphic novel. I don't think the story in either format is intended to promote acceptance of violence against women, any more than . . . <can't think of a good example> . . . some stories that use the word 'nigger' are intended to promote acceptance of bigotry.
Violence against women -- violence used as a tool against any group in order to gain power -- is evil. That doesn't mean that it does not exist, or that ignoring it will make it go away.
I agree, it's a good story, though a very uncomfortable one. I really don't see how using Rorschach as a narrative voice would make for a good movie based on that story, though.