Fight Club: Dualism/Doubleness
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Topic #2: How the film treats ideas about dualism/doubleness First and foremost, the theatrical elements in the movie such as the costumes and props emphasize the dualism of the main character and its ill fate and consequences. For instance, a lot of the featured costumes in the film reflect the inner nature of the characters, such as Tyler s black furry coat which appears towards the end of the movie and symbolizes the animalistic nature of Tyler and how he uses it against the narrator. On the other hand, the protagonist s attire is usually decent, hygienic, but bland, making Tyler s outfits stand out much
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