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We can see the idea of materialism becoming a higher being in today's western society as it slowly becomes an obsession in human nature- especially in modern day America. Our obsession has lead us to value materialism much more than human life and well-being; much like the truth behind conflict diamonds.
According to the Borgen Project; an organization created to help prevent world hunger, stated that it would cost $30 billion per year to end famine. In 2014 America spent $180.12 billion on media advertisement for materialistic items we do not necessarily need, such as jewelry and diamonds. Thus reinforcing the priorities of western societies we can see in Blood Diamond.
In our presentation, we have chosen to analyze the Establishing shot and Mis En Scène as our language features. We are focusing on the impact of materialism; how self-indulgence and constant consumerism has changed our moral values and shaped the western communities. In comparison to the simple wants and needs of those who have not been exposed to our western society composed of heavy materialism.
From these shots we can clearly see the priorities of each character.
Simmons' priority is the diamond rather than the miracle of a reunited family.
Solomon's priority is his family being alive, safe and reunited.